ar 15 scope/mount

[Whitefang]

i just recently bought my first ar 15, a stag arms model 3 and i want to put a leupold mark ar scope/buis on it but i am completely new to the ar 15 world and have no idea what im doing so i was hoping you knowledgable calgunners can help a first timer out

what mount do i need to get and what buis would you suggest?

[HK Dave]

Brobro, Larue, ADM are the mounts i would suggest.

Back up iron sights, you want something that folds.

[vinny_land]

Same dilemma as the OP. Tag for later

[Whitefang]

Which Larue mount would suffice? I really have no idea what I'm looking for, I just know what I want on my rifle

[vinny_land]

This is like the gold standard on what many AR platforms use for a mount. Many "buy once, cry once" folks will tell you to get this.

http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-spr-m4-scope-mount-qd-lt-104

[barbasol]

I'm looking at the Burris Pepr quick detach. Heard good thinks

[vinny_land]

The Burris PEPR mount is one Im really considering for my Predator Pursuit upper. Dont need the quick detach since I plan on using my just for the bench.

[Whitefang]

im eyeing both of those now... what ring size would i need in my case?

[vinny_land]

^depends on what scope you choose. Since you mentioned the Leupold Mark AR, they use the 1" tube, so 1" ring size.

[Whitefang]

ooh alright then, thank u guys alot!!

i got the idea of what i need, now i gotta wait it out till i can get my gun, i greatly dislike this 10 day waiting period that CA has got

[Augeight]

This is like the gold standard on what many AR platforms use for a mount. Many "buy once, cry once" folks will tell you to get this.
http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-t...ount-qd-lt-104

This dude knows! That Larue is more than half of what you plan to pay for your Mark Ar, but do not go cheap. The mount is awesome. Once you get your new scope dialed in. You can then flip the lever and remove it. Its just as easy to put back on the AR. Here is the important part... It will be on the money every time. The cheap ones suck. They need tools to remove um. They get loose. Its hard to keep the scope zeroed in. Spend the money. Get the good one. Bingo, Bango, Bongo. Good Luck!!!

[D.carden]

I have this on my ar15 and LR .260......Fits 30mm and 1"

http://shootersconnectionstore.com/JP-One-Piece-Flat-Top-Optical-Mount-30mm-or-1-P1494.aspx

[HK Dave]

In my opinion the best QD ar15 mount currently made is...

http://www.bobroengineering.com/view/product/9/

Trijicon has decided to start using Bobro on their sights.

After the Bobro would be the Larue and ADM.

http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-sprm4-193-mount-qd-lt-135

http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/5/

[LBDamned]

I have burris perp qd for scope and really like it... I use ADM QD swing mount for variable magnifier with RDS for AR and like it as well, also have an Atlas bipod that uses ADM QD... I use ARMS QD on a different RDS for AK and it too is good.

They all operate a little different - the ARMS is real tight - no matter how many times I take it on and off, it's inherent of the way it's designed - it's just a lever (no latch/button to engage while pulling the lever) - it's solid as a rock.

Both ADM mounts I have are quick and easy to use - they have a little button/latch that you push fwd as you pull the lever - they are well built, but the ADM swing mount is a bit sloppy, it does the job, but not as solid as the ARMS or Burris (or the ADM I have on the Atlas bipod).... bang for buck, the Burris PERP is surprisingly good (and actually might be my favorite).

Bobro looks to be a very good unit, gets great reviews - but is real pricey... GG&G has good options too...