30mm scope on AR15

[Diabolus]

I'm putting a new scope on an AR15 , it's a 1-8x, 30mm rings.

What is the best possible scope mount to get for the AR15?

I was looking at the Geissele Super Precision mount which looks pretty good.

What are some others I should consider?

[nooner34]

I have both a Warne and American Defense Manufacturing. Picked up the Warne on sale for $65 and paid $165 for ADM. The ADM has quick detach which is a nice feature but not really necessary. Both are great mounts for the money I paid but the ADM is definitely a step ahead in the finish and overall quality. In that Geissele price range I would consider ADM, Scalarwerks and Larue. Scalarwerks is a unique system but not sure it's worth the price tag.

[ejhc11]

I like lightweight mounts - Aero Precision for me and they're reasonably priced when on sale... https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/scope-mounts

I don't like having a scope and mount weighing 2lbs on my AR15. I try to use a medium light scope and lightweight mounts to keep everything close to 1lb. That's my preferred setup.

[DrewTheBrave]

I agree with the poster above. Warne mounts are a great deal for the money, and I've been happy with mine.
Upping the budget to $140 can get you a LaRue LT204 with Quick Detach mount, which a REALLY good deal: https://www.larue.com/products/lt204/
ADM, Bobro, GG&G, Badger, and many others make great mounts, but I'm not sure you'll find much better value than the LaRue above.
I also have a couple Aero Precision ultralight mounts that have been good, but I wouldn't use them for long range precision shooting.

[The War Wagon]

Upping the budget to $140 can get you a LaRue LT204 with Quick Detach mount, which a REALLY good deal: https://www.larue.com/products/lt204/
ADM, Bobro, GG&G, Badger, and many others make great mounts, but I'm not sure you'll find much better value than the LaRue above.

I'll second the LT. I used an SPR-E with the Leupold in days gone by on my SPR. When I went Vortex PST, it came WITH the Vortex mount - or I'd of kept my LaRue!

[Ki6vsm]

When I went Vortex PST, it came WITH the Vortex mount - or I'd of kept my LaRue!

Was your "Vortex" mount a Bobro by chance? I know that Vortex had been selling Bobros under there own name. I have a couple of Bobro QD mounts. They're very nice also.

Larue still sells their LT204 mounts for $139, which is a good deal. When you first arrive the page says "$99.00", but that is only the price of the base itself. You have to buy the rings separate for $40. It's a truly stupid way to market them because you cannot, by any method, buy just the base alone (I tried because I have an extra set of Larue rings). But it is a nice mount:

https://www.larue.com/products/lt204/

[HK Dave]

My first choices would be Bobro and Geissele.

Seekins, Aadland, Spuhr, ARC are other mounts I like.

LaRue and ADM would be near the bottom for me for a precision optic.

[DrewTheBrave]

My first choices would be Bobro and Geissele.

Seekins, Aadland, Spuhr, ARC are other mounts I like.

LaRue and ADM would be near the bottom for me for a precision optic.

Those are definitely top-tier brands that you recommend, and are popular for precision marksmanship. However, I think LaRue and ADM would be well suited for use with most 1-8x scopes, as I'm not sure a 1-8x qualifies as a true "Precision optic". Matching gear to the intended role is important.

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[HK Dave]

Agreed, but he asked for the best possible, not the best for a 1-8.

[Diabolus]

I am leaning towards the scalarworks, looks like a really nice mount.

[DrewTheBrave]

Agreed, but he asked for the best possible, not the best for a 1-8.

That's true! My skill level & use are suited just fine with mid-range gear. But those are definitely the top tier for those that can utilize it.

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[sigstroker]

Those are definitely top-tier brands that you recommend, and are popular for precision marksmanship. However, I think LaRue and ADM would be well suited for use with most 1-8x scopes, as I'm not sure a 1-8x qualifies as a true "Precision optic". Matching gear to the intended role is important.

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Agreed, but he asked for the best possible, not the best for a 1-8.

Aadland makes perfectly suitable ones for that. The owner is an engineer.

https://aadmount.com/

Spuhr makes them too.

[crufflers]

I'm happy with numerous Warne Xskels... if I was going to get a QD I'd get a Bobro for sure.

GDI and the OEM Aimpoint PRO mount that I consider QD have been great too.

[Diabolus]

Scalarworks just arrived and mounted the scope. This mount is a work of art, it's absolutely awesome. One of the best scope mounts I've ever handled.