Suggestions on cantilever 30mm scope mount?

DJones2987 · Feb 5, 2017

Hey all, my 6.8 hunting rifle build is getting put together this coming weekend and I need to decide on a scope mount.

Trying to keep it around $100 or less, the scope is a Vortex Strike eagle 1-6x24. I don't want QD or anything fancy. Just something basic.

Common sense says go Vortex for the mount but I've heard mixed reviews. Thinking about these below but not limited to just those.

-Warne XSKEL mount
-Primary Arms Deluxe extended mount
-Aero Precision SPR mount

Suggestions, experiences, opinions are all welcome...Thanks in advance.

steves1911 · Feb 5, 2017

Check out the aero precision spr mount. Its a solid mount and its light weight.

DJones2987 · Feb 5, 2017

steves1911 said:
Check out the aero precision spr mount. Its a solid mount and its light weight.

I had seen that one but read quite a few threads on them breaking, and being a pain to level the scope due to the side mounted screws. I liked the fact that it was like 3oz but don't mind giving up another couple ounces for something tougher since this will be a woods gun.

I'll look back into it though. Do you have any experience with one?

atblis · Feb 5, 2017

Back in the day, the Burris mount was probably the best value.

The DNZ mounts may be worth a look.

INMY01TA · Feb 5, 2017

If you don't want qd then the Burris Pepr mount is fine or the Vortex.

DJones2987 · Feb 5, 2017

atblis said:
Back in the day, the Burris mount was probably the best value.

The DNZ mounts may be worth a look.

Never heard of them, I'll check it out. Thanks.

INMY01TA said:
If you don't want qd then the Burris Pepr mount is fine or the Vortex.

From what I understand the swfa salt is the Burris pepr but with smooth top rings.

iH8DemLibz · Feb 5, 2017

DNZ makes a great mount.

steves1911 · Feb 5, 2017

DJones2987 said:
I had seen that one but read quite a few threads on them breaking, and being a pain to level the scope due to the side mounted screws. I liked the fact that it was like 3oz but don't mind giving up another couple ounces for something tougher since this will be a woods gun.

I'll look back into it though. Do you have any experience with one?

I have one on a build i use for varmint/predator hunting. Its been banged around a fair bit and its never been a problem. Had no problem leveling it i just left screws loose enough i could rotate the scope until it was where it needed to be.

Boom Boom · Feb 5, 2017

The mount you're looking for is the Weaver SPR. Well made. Inexpensive. Reasonably light. Semi-QD with the thumb knobs.

DJones2987 · Feb 5, 2017

steves1911 said:
I have one on a build i use for varmint/predator hunting. Its been banged around a fair bit and its never been a problem. Had no problem leveling it i just left screws loose enough i could rotate the scope until it was where it needed to be.

A buddy of mine just told me he has 3 of the Aero SPR mounts and has never had an issue. Might go that route.

1time · Feb 5, 2017

DJones2987 said:
A buddy of mine just told me he has 3 of the Aero SPR mounts and has never had an issue. Might go that route.

I have one on a three gun rifle that sees pretty heavy use and I love it. Tomorrow when my new scope gets here I'll have a second one on a SBR three gun rifle. They are my new "go to" mount. I have larue, JP, and ADM mounts. I like the ADM and the JP but the weight of the aero can't be beat.

c4snipar · Feb 5, 2017

I have Burris PEPR and Swfa assalt both ok

outrider58 · Feb 5, 2017

To me, it all depends on how fat your head is in relation to ocular height. Sight picture should rule out over all else.

Eventually, you stop buying shoes because they look cool. You buy them because they don't make your feet hurt.

DJones2987 · Feb 5, 2017

1time said:
I have one on a three gun rifle that sees pretty heavy use and I love it. Tomorrow when my new scope gets here I'll have a second one on a SBR three gun rifle. They are my new "go to" mount. I have larue, JP, and ADM mounts. I like the ADM and the JP but the weight of the aero can't be beat.

Yeah I'm leaning heavily toward the Aero spr now.

DJones2987 · Feb 5, 2017

outrider58 said:
To me, it all depends on how fat your head is in relation to ocular height. Sight picture should rule out over all else.

Eventually, you stop buying shoes because they look cool. You buy them because they don't make your feet hurt.

I'd assume all of these would put the scope at the same height. I'll have to look into that.

DaemonAssassin · Feb 6, 2017

I use the Burris P.E.P.R. on all of mine. The mount actually comes with the railed top pieces or the smooth top pieces. You get them both, so you can decide what you want the top of your rings to be.

DJones2987 · Feb 6, 2017

DaemonAssassin said:
I use the Burris P.E.P.R. on all of mine. The mount actually comes with the railed top pieces or the smooth top pieces. You get them both, so you can decide what you want the top of your rings to be.

Good to know. Do u know what the price is on them?

Speed3 · Feb 6, 2017

DJones2987 said:
Good to know. Do u know what the price is on them?

$80ish...I use these as well, but not the quick detach mounts. Had an issue with these moving on me on a .308 and decided never again.

OrbitalEllipses · Feb 6, 2017

The most basic non-QD Vortex mount is China made crap, skip it.

DJones2987 · Feb 6, 2017

OrbitalEllipses said:
The most basic non-QD Vortex mount is China made crap, skip it.

Thanks, leaning toward the Aero Precision SPR mount currently. 3.2 oz and made in US.

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