What scope mounts do I need for a AR-15?
What scope mounts do I need for a AR-15?
The 4 Best AR-15 Scope Mounts
- American Defense AD-RECON: Best Scope Mount for AR-15.
- Aero Precision Ultralight: Best Lightweight Mount.
- Vortex Pro: Best for the Budget.
- Burris P.E.P.R: Best AR Scope Mount Under $100.
What height scope rings AR-15?
The ideal range is 0.625” – 0.25” (Again, not relevant of you have an adjustable cheek piece or a flattop rifle such as Ruger RPR, AR15, or AR10). If you are trying to keep the scope low while using a 20, 30, or 40 MOA scope rail/base, you will need extra clearance.
Why would you need a cantilever scope mount?
Firstly, the fact that the cantilever mount pushes the optics a bit forward not only offers a better eye relief and field of view, but also clears a bit of space on the rail in the back of the rifle, making it possible to mount something else in that spot, for example, magnifiers or folding back-up sights, and so on.
What height of scope rings do I need?
To select the correct height ring calculate the height of half of the riflescope’s widest point (normally the objective bell of the scope), you will then need to know the height from the bottom of the ring mount to the middle of the ring mount, select the ring mount height that is just over half of your riflescopes …
How far should a barrel be from a scope?
Our recommendation is no less than 1/8th of an inch of clearance between the bottom of the objective and the top of the barrel. Your second choice (0.160) [for scope base height] will give you enough clearance.
Will a 1 inch scope fit 30mm rings?
Are 30mm and 1 inch rifle scopes interchangeable? No, they are not. But it is possible to mount a 1 inch scope in 30mm rings using spacers that decrease the inside inner diameter of the rings. It is not possible to mount a 30mm scope in a set of 1 inch rings.
Should you put a scope on an AR?
If you intend on making precise shots at targets in the distance, put a scope on your rifle. If you want a combination of both, use a 1 powered variable scope or get TWO rifles!
Should you lap scope rings?
When using some designs of scope mounts, lapping is recommended to get the best performance. Lapping can increase the amount of surface contact between the ring and scope tube, and also help with proper alignment between the scope rings.
Can a scope be mounted too close to the barrel?
Here is the reply from Nightforce: Our recommendation is no less than 1/8th of an inch of clearance between the bottom of the objective and the top of the barrel. Your second choice (0.160) [for scope base height] will give you enough clearance.
Do quick release scope mounts hold zero?
In particular, quick-detach scope mounts are designed to provide the flexibility to easily attach and detach an optic from your weapon without any tools and retain your zero.
Should I get a red dot or scope for my AR-15?
If you’re looking for a lightweight package that shoots quickly up close, go with a red dot. If you intend on making precise shots at targets in the distance, put a scope on your rifle. If you want a combination of both, use a 1 powered variable scope or get TWO rifles!