![]() One of the key features advertised by scope-mount manufacturers is the ability to remove and reattach your optic without losing your zero. Please note that products from a particular manufacturer naturally all utilize the same type of quick detach mounting system, so the first mention of each company in the traditional scope mounts section addresses those particulars. So put the kids to bed, hide your credit card, and take a gander at some carefully machined badassery. The same applies for other mounting patterns. The ACOG dedicated mount interface, for instance, has been adopted for use with other optics as well, such as Trijicon's own VCOG and the thermal scopes we covered in Issue 14. No need for plumb lines, bubble levels, or feeler gauges just plug-and-play. By just tightening a few screws, you can easily attach optics like the Aimpoint Micro Series, Trijicon RMR, or ACOG to their mounts and be assured they're exactly leveled and aligned. On the other hand, perfectly leveling your optic can be a bit of chore.ĭedicated mounts: With the extremely tight tolerances now permeating the industry (optics and their mounting surfaces, the top rails on rifles, and the finely machined mounts themselves) dedicated scope mounts offer some nice advantages at the expense of being purpose-built. These types of mounts accommodate a wide range of scopes and offer nearly infinite adjustment fore and aft (within the constraints of the fixed position of the rings) to precisely dial in your desired eye relief. Still, separate front and rear rings have also served shooters well over the years, especially for weapon systems lacking a top rail however, they're much less commonly found with quick-detach capability (LaRue's two-piece QD offering is included in these pages). This provides you with convenience as well as confidence that the rings are properly aligned relative to each other. Most of the mounts of this variety shown here are one-piece affairs, with both front and rear rings affixed to the base. Typical scope tubes are 1 inch or 30mm in diameter, with heftier optics puffing out to 34mm and even beyond. Traditional scope mounts: These utilize the ubiquitous circular scope rings to clamp on the tube of a traditional scope. And even the not-always-justifiable-to-your-wife argument of accepting the price premium for the additional capability, “just in case.” ![]() In the (hopefully rare) situation of needing to quickly remove a dead or damaged optic in the field, a QD mount saves time and the need for tools. Some of the guys we know who use precision rigs for a living will remove their optic from the weapon when jumping or in other scenarios where sights will be subjected to high G forces. Although great strides have been made in terms of durability, glass is still, well, glass. But there are numerous reasons that this might be useful, including mundane tasks like cleaning and maintenance, or the pursuit of versatility in utilizing multiple optics on the same upper, whether multiple-day optics or to swap in thermals or night vision. Some of those who are fanatical about their zeroes break into hives at the idea of removing an optic (some of us on staff here included), no matter the type of mount. 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. It must cling to your boomstick securely and precisely, and if you wish to remove and reinstall your optic at will, it must be utterly consistent as well. Yet one constant remains - you must attach that awesome piece of glass to your rifle. And optics manufacturers have risen to the challenge, delivering technological masterpieces - from affordable yet reliable basic models, to indestructible red-dots with nearly infinite battery life, to jack-of-all-trades variable power scopes bristling with features. One of the most significant trends in recent years has been the widespread adoption of optics to increase shooters' effectiveness with their rifles. From the archives: RECOIL Magazine Issue 17, March/April 2015 MOUNT ‘EM UP
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