Ar 15 scope mount

[jbk]

ipsick..i am new to platform meaning this is my first i have owned. i am not new to firearms. i chose to build this rifle forcing me to learn the mechanics of it as apposed to buying a rifle finished. the same as i did with my AKs. believe me i didnt save money building it. i also didnt finish this rifle last night. i have been shooting with irons. i am just ready to add to it. i fully agree you need to learn a weapon with irons first. if you cant handle you car with stock engine the super charger isnt gunna do squat. i have read on other forums like ar15 and accuratereloading. thanks for your input no matter how hard earned. and im still sending you a pic first

[highpowermatch]

Seriously, why would I recommend $500+ mounts to a guy that is brand new to AR?

But, you know what I did when I was new to ARs? I read the crap out of these forums and read up on other forums like BrianEnos, AR15.com, m4cabine.net, sniper's hide, etc.

Yes, you can give somebody a quick-ish answer but the only thing they'll really learn is YOUR answer to their question. This might not necessarily be the best answer for them.

Lastly, now that I'm just thinking about, why is a guy new to the AR platform looking at scopes? My recommendation is that he learn more about the platform using iron sights. Then again, it is MY recommendation and he should do whatever he likes with his rifle.

To be really nice, here are my answers...

Yes, Larue is very nice and if you don't need the QD feature you can save $50 by getting the VFZ type instead of QD.

ADM will give you QD and if you shop around will cost $50 less than Larue. They are arguably as nice or nicer than Larue.

Bobro and JP are other very strong options and both are rock solid but similarly priced to the Larue.

The Burris PEPR is OK but I look at these mounts as things that may outlast my time with the rifle. Buy once, cry once. I want something that I would be happy with for my shooting life.

Absolutely did not pick up on the sarcasm, sorry for flaming you guys.

[MaHoTex]

ok guys i need some help. im new to AR platform. i assembled my AR and just purchased my scope. i have a bushmaster flat top upper and yankee hill quad rail. I purchased a leupold 1-4 scope and now i need help on the mount. the scope has a 4" eye relief. The features i was looking for was quick detach (unless yal give me good reasons and talk me out of it) and i want to be able to keep my magpuls on my upper. I know larue is big but was also looking for other options. Also if you have the mounts yall speak of on yalls rifle i would like to see for a better picture. plus i know yall like any chance to show off yalls rifles. thanks in advance

PEPR is what I use. As I recall it was in the neighborhood of $75 or so. Works perfectly and is well built. IMO you get the most for your money off the other options I found.

They do have a Quick Disconnect version for a bit more $, but I do not recall the cost for the QD.

[ExtremeX]

PEPR is what I use. As I recall it was in the neighborhood of $75 or so. Works perfectly and is well built. IMO you get the most for your money off the other options I found.

They do have a Quick Disconnect version for a bit more $, but I do not recall the cost for the QD.

Ive owned the QD and non-QD version. For the PERP, I really only care for the non-QD version. The QD system on the mount really isn't that great... If you don't really have the need for the QD you are better off with the fixed mount.

If QD is an important feature to you then get something like the Larue mount, the QD system is better built. Constantly using the QD levers on the Burris started to show excessive wear and eventually got a little sloppy requiring re-adjustment which resulted in me having to re-zero. I constantly swap between my ACOG with a Larue mount and a scope optic on a Larue mount and it provides a better reliable operation.

Ive mentioned this in other threads... but ill say it again here. Any quality non-QD mount will re-zero the same if not better than a QD mount. The reason QD mounts are so popular is that if you will QD often, its an easy way to re-apply the same amount of torque when re-mounting without the need for a torque wrench. Its also a wise tool to use when mounting the scope to the rings, IMO mandatory for a proper fit. Applying even torque ensures all contact surfaces are interfacing with the scope tube correctly. Using it for re-mounting to the rifle ensures the same principals as a QD mount. Its an important factor that is often overlooked or ignored.