Inexpensive, really tall rings?

I'll start by saying I'm cheap. I don't want to spend a huge amount of money.

I recently built an AR with an RRA upper. It's a flattop with an A2 stock. I've tried two different sets of rings. I put on the tallest rings I could find at Wally World. Obviously we aren't talking about the biggest selection, but even the tallest rings are hard to see through. You can see through them for a bit, but it causes huge eye strain after some time, requiring that I stop for a while.

So for anyone using a flattop with a scope, what rings are you using?

You'll probably get a lot more answers in the Optics Forum... with that said, what do you consider cheap?

My opinion of cheap (price wise) is something like the BURRIS PEPR QD mount for around $100... this is what I would consider to be as low as I would go for a cheap mount with LaRue being what I would normally buy.

If that's too expensive for you, then I'm sorry... I can't help you.

- Clint

^ This.

Don't understand why you would want the tallest mounts possible on any AR platform? Hieght of your front post should = hieght of your crosshairs, more or less but pretty much.

Weaver see-thru rings are about $15, and will get yer scope up there so yer sights or lights won't shadow in yer scope, and they line your eye up better so you dont have to snuggle up to the stock so much.

Nikon's 1 piece mount is very similiar to the Burris and runs about $80

I'd check out a one piece cantilever mount, I have an el cheapo scope and none of my picatinney rings were high enough to clear my BUIS when folded down, went thru Amazon and they had both fixed and quick release mounts. No Name Brand nothing fancy, I'm talking NC Star quality, but i think the fixed mount was around $25 and the quick release was a little more. Now i also have a set of the Burris rings mentioned above on my good scope and they are MUCH better in terms of quality and will last forever, but if you want a cheap high mount search for a cantilver setup, or get a riser rail for and use your existing rings.

You get what you pay for. I hope you aren't disappointed in your purchase later on.

http://www.cabelas.com/mounts-bases-leupold-rifleman-aluminum-detachable-rings.shtml


These will work.

I have been sold on the new Weaver Accushot rings they make them in 2 and 3 screw solid and skeletonized. They are excellent rings I have them on my M1a.

RRA makes a decent one piece cantilever mount that sells for $60.

I have no idea what you're saying here.
Whatever it is, it is not something that we strive for.

AR's normally are not coupled with rings, but with bases. The reason is to get proper eye relief.
The front ring on the "base" is cantilevered to allow the scope to more forward to achieve proper eye relief.
Proper cheek weld is another issue. If you go sky high with your rings, cheek weld goes out the window.

The Burris PEPR as mentioned above is one of the least expensive, cantilevered bases.

Warne Ultra High rings. The height is set to line up with normal AR sights. Cost $50ish iirc. I use these on my hunting AR's. No need for cantilevering or one piece mounts. They're steel and very well made.

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Millet, about 30bucks steel.

eta Millett AL00722

I personally use the RRA Cantilevered Scope Mount and can highly recommend it. It's rock solid and returns to zero every time after being removed. I got mine a Joe Bob Outfitters for $56. The high rings just didn't seem to work for me. The Burris PEPR would be my second choice, as it's really well made too. It's around $70.

So, are you trying to use see through rings to use both iron sights AND scope at the same time? If so, what type of sights are you using. It will help us help you.

The millets while cheap work mine were on my open rifle for over 5 seasons with zero shift. They were even tossed in a barrel or 12 over the years.

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I got a pair of Seekins AR rings and they are very nicely made and very light

Try Primary Arms. I have tried both of these mounts. They work.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_Deluxe_AR15_Scope_Mount_1_Inch_p/padlxsm1.htm
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_AR15_Scope_Mount_p/pabasicsm.htm

Haven't tried the rings but they are inexpensive.
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_AR_Height_Scope_Rings_Pair_p/pahirings.htm

Sorry it took me so long to get back here. I've been under the weather.



Like I said, I'm cheap. I'm using a Vortex Crossfire scope (3-9x40). I'm not one of those guys who can afford a $2,000 scope. My entire AR was $1,200, which was a HUGE project for me to undertake.

I don't have sights on it at the moment, though I'd like to. I'm considering one of those NCStar removable bases so that I can use flip-up sights.

Sorry for the confusion. I don't have the proper language to explain it because firearms are not my area of expertise.

As soon as you mentioned the cantilevered base, I figured out what it was that I needed, so thanks!

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