cap6888
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Looking for an inexpensive scope mount for a 1x4 scope for my AR. Would like something that provides clearance for Magpul BUIS on the rear underneath it. Thanks
I bought one of the $29 Weaver AR mounts at Walmart. Mine has a 1-6x. I don't have buis, so I don't know if it will clear it. I served well for me during deer season.
https://www.amazon.com/Locking-Inse...20869785&sr=8-27&keywords=green+blob+qd+mount
Green blob has some cheap QD mounts. It might clear the Magpul BUIS as they sit fairly low, but it will depend on the ocular bell diameter. I have always used a 1 piece QD mount for my 1-6X PA scopes with MI low profile sights. No problem with clearance.
Watch out with these guys. I ordered a couple sling attachment points from them and they were out of spec and wouldn't work.
bought this for my 1-8 vortex but the qd springs ended up misaligning and bent once i tried to tighten it https://www.amazon.com/Offset-Piece-Scope-Release-Picatinny/dp/B006MYCIOE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520873491&sr=8-3&keywords=qd+scope+mount
ended up getting an aero precision mount and havent looked back since https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Precision-ULTRALIGHT-SCOPE-MOUNT/dp/B00IB1V65I/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1520873579&sr=1-4&keywords=aero+precision+scope
one thing ive learned is never go the cheapest route for scope mounts.
and if you do make sure to loctite everything
If you're running BUIS, you need a QD mount. Here is what I use for that:
1. The UTG QD mount line is surprisingly not horrible for what it is and how it's priced. You lock it down, and it stays still. I would not want to bang it around too much, it feels a bit crude, and it's kinda heavy, but it does the job. I've used 2-3 on budget rifles with budget scopes and not regretted it, which is saying something.
2. The ADM QD mounts are rock solid, and I would trust my life to them. They are not cheap, but they work great. Adjustment is also pretty easy. MI and GG&G are also good to go at this tier.
3. If you think you need the absolute best and are planning on dismounting your scope constantly, Bobro is the way to go, as tests have shown them to have the best RTZ. LaRue as a close second. I personally can't justify the premium over a comparable ADM in nearly all cases - which also has excellent RTZ performance - but YMMV.
The Burris QD mount at the ~$80 price point is popular, but doesn't make a lot of sense to me because it's performance doesn't seem to justify the doubling in price over the UTG.