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SecretSquirell

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Posted: 2/21/2020 8:58:55 PM EST

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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
The nx8 is making me bipolar. Two days ago I hated it. Today I love it. I'm just going to take it out tomorrow and bang steel at 500 for the final verdict.

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I'll send you a prepaid label and box so the next time you hate it, you can throw it in there and get it away from you before you change your mind.

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Posted: 2/21/2020 9:02:57 PM EST

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Took me a min to find my URX2 rail. Mini recce still in progress. This Kac project has taken some time no doubt however it actually feels lighter then expected on weight.

Kac Ambi lower
Kac LPR upper receiver
Kac Mod0 barrel 16in chopped to 13.7
Kac Block & tube
Kac E3 BCG
Kac URX2 rail
Surefire warcomp

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Atlas bipods in route
Scope of choice as of now will be the vortex 2.5-10x32
Larue SPR mount

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Posted: 2/21/2020 9:07:06 PM EST

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Originally Posted By ReconnyAC:
Took me a min to find my URX2 rail. Mini recce still in progress. This Kac project has taken some time no doubt however it actually feels lighter then expected on weight.

Kac Ambi lower
Kac LPR upper receiver
Kac Mod0 barrel 16in chopped to 13.7
Kac Block & tube
Kac E3 BCG
Kac URX2 rail
Surefire warcomp

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Atlas bipods in route
Scope of choice as of now will be the vortex 2.5-10x32
Larue SPR mount

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Nice stick. It's pretty amazing how light the KAC uppers are. The URXs were so ahead of their time and still very relevant today.

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Posted: 2/21/2020 9:32:55 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Outrider:

Nice stick. It's pretty amazing how light the KAC uppers are. The URXs were so ahead of their time and still very relevant today.

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Agree the URX2 rail is solid choice on this setup. I like the exposed gas block look also. So far I’m definitely happy with the choice of rail. Posted the upper originally on page 103. Made a change up on lower of choice and went with a Kac. Unfortunately gonna have open gas port just a tiny bit because light power ammo has been hit and miss with cycling. So far I’m $1800 into this project as it sits which for Kac gun is cheap IMO. D.Wilson gonna get a few bucks off me before it’s finally 100% functional. Most of the parts I’ve grabbed have been cheap cause spray paint which ya I’m gonna hit it with anyway..

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Posted: 2/22/2020 10:39:04 AM EST

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Originally Posted By ReconnyAC:
Took me a min to find my URX2 rail. Mini recce still in progress. This Kac project has taken some time no doubt however it actually feels lighter then expected on weight.

Kac Ambi lower
Kac LPR upper receiver
Kac Mod0 barrel 16in chopped to 13.7
Kac Block & tube
Kac E3 BCG
Kac URX2 rail
Surefire warcomp

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/488293/9D3AF8E6-8247-4B9B-BAC8-9033793992AF_jpe-1285963.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/488293/B578F78F-0B06-419C-943D-E478DD84085A_jpe-1285965.JPG

Atlas bipods in route
Scope of choice as of now will be the vortex 2.5-10x32
Larue SPR mount

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That's hot

Well, after throwing lead behind it, I'm an nx8 convert

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Posted: 2/22/2020 2:06:30 PM EST

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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
I'd still highly recommend it. It's a $1300 scope selling for $650. The glass is clearer than my nxs.

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Originally Posted By cdholmes:

Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
I warned you guys I was going to do retarded things. Optic will probably turn into a mk5. I'm wasting this barrel with a lpvo on it.

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I like it. I’ve still been contemplating picking up one of those Bushnells since you recommended it.

I'd still highly recommend it. It's a $1300 scope selling for $650. The glass is clearer than my nxs.

Which scope is that? LRTS or whatever?

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buddyhoohaw Member Joined Jul 2003 Posts 7093 EE 100% (442) SC, USA	Posted: 2/22/2020 2:11:42 PM EST [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: That's hot Well, after throwing lead behind it, I'm an nx8 convert https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20200222_095935_jpg-1286521.JPG View Quote That's a great looking rig. Cheers
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Posted: 2/22/2020 3:33:19 PM EST

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For guys running suppressed- what kind of buffer spring/weight are you running and do you get anywhere near 3 o'clock ejection? I've been running the VLTOR A5 with a Springco green and the H4- the heaviest weight they sell. I'm still slinging brass at about 1:30 or 2 o'clock. I thought the A5 would be the fix, but it's still gassy with the Sandman K on there. It's a pinned barrel, so I'm not really interested in pulling it off to go with an adjustable GB. Heck, if I was going to unpin it, i'd probably just buy a BRT optimum barrel and start over. Or maybe it doesn't matter since it runs 100%...?

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Posted: 2/22/2020 4:28:08 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Maack:
For guys running suppressed- what kind of buffer spring/weight are you running and do you get anywhere near 3 o'clock ejection? I've been running the VLTOR A5 with a Springco green and the H4- the heaviest weight they sell. I'm still slinging brass at about 1:30 or 2 o'clock. I thought the A5 would be the fix, but it's still gassy with the Sandman K on there. It's a pinned barrel, so I'm not really interested in pulling it off to go with an adjustable GB. Heck, if I was going to unpin it, i'd probably just buy a BRT optimum barrel and start over. Or maybe it doesn't matter since it runs 100%...?

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Leave it. You could get an adjustable carrier but honestly. You want it to run 100% all the time with and without can. With shit ammo and with heavy ammo.

Try out Frontier 223 Match 55grhp. It's fast but very light recoil. Doesn't blow you out like XM193 or M855.

Into_the_Void Strength Determination Merciless Forever Joined Oct 2009 Posts 9686 EE 100% (233) PA, USA	Posted: 2/22/2020 5:24:27 PM EST [#10] My mini nsw is choked with an 062 port gas block and I still run an h2 in it. My mini holland has a t3 in it and it still throws brass into orbit.

cdholmes ARF Bot Kills: \|\|\| Joined Nov 2014 Posts 2246 EE 100% (307) SC, USA	Posted: 2/22/2020 10:39:54 PM EST [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: I'd still highly recommend it. It's a $1300 scope selling for $650. The glass is clearer than my nxs. View Quote Now I'm thinking about getting one for my mini Grendel I have coming. I just wonder if I should go with the illuminated reticle for $100 more.
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TheHorrorTheHorror Desk Jockey Joined Sep 2013 Posts 180 EE 100% (34) GA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 7:50:37 PM EST [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: That's hot Well, after throwing lead behind it, I'm an nx8 convert https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20200222_095935_jpg-1286521.JPG View Quote Nice build. Which scope mount is that?
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ReconnyAC Member Joined Oct 2018 Posts 509 EE 100% (336) USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 8:04:40 PM EST [#13] Originally Posted By TheHorrorTheHorror: Nice build. Which scope mount is that? View Quote I believe that’s a Nightforce mount attached to the NX8

Hydra-shokz INFIDEL Joined Mar 2006 Posts 7256 EE 100% (105) PA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 8:09:22 PM EST [#14] Quote History Originally Posted By ReconnyAC: I believe that’s a Nightforce mount attached to the NX8 View Quote Looks like a Badger mount to me.

Into_the_Void Strength Determination Merciless Forever Joined Oct 2009 Posts 9697 EE 100% (233) PA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 8:39:42 PM EST [#15] Badger recon. I'm a badger mount guy. By far the best bang for buck. They're not cool, so can be had cheap on the ee.

cdholmes ARF Bot Kills: \|\|\| Joined Nov 2014 Posts 2251 EE 100% (307) SC, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 9:18:24 PM EST [#16] So I'm thinking my 11.5 build needs a mini recce makeover. Damn this thread .
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ReconnyAC Member Joined Oct 2018 Posts 510 EE 100% (336) USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 9:28:27 PM EST [#17] Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Badger recon. I'm a badger mount guy. By far the best bang for buck. They're not cool, so can be had cheap on the ee. View Quote Big ol miss on that one for me lolz..

cadepatterson Joined Dec 2008 Posts 590 EE 100% (252) GA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 9:32:00 PM EST [Last Edit: cadepatterson] [#18] 12.5” BLK Thinking of changing up my 11.5” 5.56 after reading this thread. Anyone have a 3-12 (or similar) on that short of a barrel? That Bushnell LRTS is enticing and the barrel shoots lights out with a red dot.

ReconnyAC Member Joined Oct 2018 Posts 511 EE 100% (336) USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 9:35:51 PM EST [#19] Upper will be in the mail tomorrow headed D.Wilson to open the gas port just a tiny bit because low power ammo has been hit and miss with reliability. Also flush fit that urx2 for better fit.

cdholmes ARF Bot Kills: \|\|\| Joined Nov 2014 Posts 2252 EE 100% (307) SC, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 9:36:03 PM EST [#20] Quote History Originally Posted By cadepatterson: 12.5” BLK https://i.imgur.com/aVneT5A.jpg View Quote Is that can painted or cerakoted?
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cadepatterson Joined Dec 2008 Posts 591 EE 100% (252) GA, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 9:40:16 PM EST [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By cdholmes: Is that can painted or cerakoted? View Quote Cerakote

Carboneater Joined Apr 2019 Posts 35 EE 100% (24) OR, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 10:14:56 PM EST [Last Edit: Carboneater] [#22]

Carboneater Joined Apr 2019 Posts 36 EE 100% (24) OR, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 10:53:35 PM EST [#23]

Carboneater Joined Apr 2019 Posts 37 EE 100% (24) OR, USA	Posted: 2/23/2020 11:21:17 PM EST [Last Edit: Carboneater] [#24]

Eyekahn Joined Apr 2010 Posts 2679 EE 100% (269) NC, USA	Posted: 2/24/2020 7:37:40 AM EST [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By Carboneater: https://i.imgur.com/rQVGwh1.jpg View Quote Very nice.

minion42

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Posted: 2/24/2020 9:16:14 AM EST

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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:

That's hot

Well, after throwing lead behind it, I'm an nx8 convert

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Your experience mirrors many others I've heard from people who actually shot the NX8. When you first pick it up the reticle seems way too thick and the eye box small. Actually shoot it, and it becomes a well-rounded general purpose scope.

sevin8nin Penguin Tamer Joined Oct 2008 Posts 1416 EE 100% (56) WA, USA	Posted: 2/24/2020 9:38:26 AM EST [Last Edit: sevin8nin] [#27] Finally got my form4 back and swapped the Onega for an RC2. Also trying the Vltor A5 for the first time. This 12.5 is my favorite rifle I've had.

ForestRegion Joined Aug 2019 Posts 569 EE 100% (11) NC, USA	Posted: 2/24/2020 9:39:57 AM EST [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By Eyekahn: Very nice. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Originally Posted By Eyekahn: Originally Posted By Carboneater: https://i.imgur.com/rQVGwh1.jpg Very nice. I didn't mind the redundancy myself

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Posted: 2/24/2020 1:32:58 PM EST

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Originally Posted By minion42:

Your experience mirrors many others I've heard from people who actually shot the NX8. When you first pick it up the reticle seems way too thick and the eye box small. Actually shoot it, and it becomes a well-rounded general purpose scope.

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Yep.

It’s awful for sitting at a bench shooting groups, it’s awesome for everything else.

(Also meh at passive nvg use, so RMR haha.)

And furthermore, I believe Carbonation must be destroyed.

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Eyekahn Joined Apr 2010 Posts 2680 EE 100% (269) NC, USA	Posted: 2/24/2020 6:57:02 PM EST [#31] 5 day wait period on the air cure cerakote is up so gonna go run some rounds through the mini tomorrow hopefully.

Outrider Nerd Alert Joined Mar 2009 Posts 10337 EE 100% (376) AL, USA	Posted: 2/24/2020 8:04:36 PM EST [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By Eyekahn: 5 day wait period on the air cure cerakote is up so gonna go run some rounds through the mini tomorrow hopefully. https://i.imgur.com/3IQBPnr.jpg View Quote God that thing is beautiful. Making me want a PRI tube!

Eyekahn Joined Apr 2010 Posts 2681 EE 100% (269) NC, USA	Posted: 2/24/2020 8:32:57 PM EST [#33] Quote History Originally Posted By Outrider: God that thing is beautiful. Making me want a PRI tube! View Quote DO IT!

minion42

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Posted: 2/24/2020 9:54:46 PM EST

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Originally Posted By RustedAce:

Yep.

It’s awful for sitting at a bench shooting groups, it’s awesome for everything else.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/47980/0198A583-6FAE-4F9B-B6BC-F910426892BC-1289664.jpg (Also meh at passive nvg use, so RMR haha.)

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How come? I would think the eyebox would be less of an issue at the bench.

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ehudbengera Tennessee Squire Joined Jan 2016 Posts 7178 EE 100% (188) AK, USA	Posted: 2/24/2020 11:06:06 PM EST [#35] Attached File New 1.93 mount and throwlever installed. Decided I like ADM better than G.
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Posted: 2/25/2020 5:18:40 AM EST

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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
The nx8 is making me bipolar. Two days ago I hated it. Today I love it. I'm just going to take it out tomorrow and bang steel at 500 for the final verdict.

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Looks good man. What barrel length is that? I’m trying to pick up a few FF RAS’s.

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Outrider Nerd Alert Joined Mar 2009 Posts 10340 EE 100% (376) AL, USA	Posted: 2/25/2020 10:28:04 AM EST [#39] Quote History Originally Posted By Whutch20: https://i.imgur.com/MYSoeGl.jpg View Quote Nice stick!

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Whutch20 Joined Mar 2016 Posts 113 EE 100% (17) TX, USA	Posted: 2/25/2020 1:30:18 PM EST [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By cdholmes: Similar to what I'm trying to put together. Can't find used Triarc stuff to save my life. What barrel length? View Quote Yea I feel like used triarc is hard to come by currently. It's a 13.9.

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Posted: 2/25/2020 3:23:29 PM EST

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Originally Posted By ehudbengera:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/441788/EEC705C3-BCF0-4E68-BEAF-2E037DA665C7_jpe-1290396.JPG

New 1.93 mount and throwlever installed. Decided I like ADM better than G.

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ADM makes a solid QD mount. Def. better if you're like me and move optics around a lot.

Took me a while to notice the mount change. I admit, @ehudbengera it takes me a minute to focus in on your gun pics because your profile pic is so distracting lol

TNW Joined Jan 2014 Posts 1876 EE 100% (113) VA, USA	Posted: 2/25/2020 3:27:56 PM EST [#43] Are most of you guys using the mid or long RAS? And what barrel lengths are you pairing with?

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Posted: 2/25/2020 4:50:59 PM EST

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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel:
The nx8 is making me bipolar. Two days ago I hated it. Today I love it. I'm just going to take it out tomorrow and bang steel at 500 for the final verdict.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/220444/20200221_131918_jpg-1285340.JPG

Looks good man. What barrel length is that? I’m trying to pick up a few FF RAS’s.

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Posted: 2/25/2020 7:19:46 PM EST

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Originally Posted By ForestRegion:
ADM makes a solid QD mount. Def. better if you're like me and move optics around a lot.

Took me a while to notice the mount change. I admit, @ehudbengera it takes me a minute to focus in on your gun pics because your profile pic is so distracting lol

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Originally Posted By ehudbengera:
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New 1.93 mount and throwlever installed. Decided I like ADM better than G.

ADM makes a solid QD mount. Def. better if you're like me and move optics around a lot.

Took me a while to notice the mount change. I admit, @ehudbengera it takes me a minute to focus in on your gun pics because your profile pic is so distracting lol

I prefer the levers on MI, Larue, or ADM to the nuts on mounts like g and badger because they lock and I don't have to worry about them ever coming loose or tracking witness marks, etc.

Maybe they never come loose, but it's just one more Murphy factor that I can eliminate, so I prefer to do so. Even if I never move the optic around.

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Posted: 2/25/2020 7:51:23 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Daggertt:
I prefer the levers on MI, Larue, or ADM to the nuts on mounts like g and badger because they lock and I don't have to worry about them ever coming loose or tracking witness marks, etc.

Maybe they never come loose, but it's just one more Murphy factor that I can eliminate, so I prefer to do so. Even if I never move the optic around.

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I have used Bobro mounts a lot, but have been open to trying those brands you listed too. Recently I came across some old thread about a lemon Bobro mount, and a bunch of people started chiming in how QD mounts are trash, they'll eventually loosen and cause horrible accuracy, etc. I have never noticed this with my QD mounts(single latch), and that includes use with 308 ARs, heavyish scopes, and swapping from gun to gun.

Have you guys experienced problems with QD mounts? I always thought they were gtg if from a quality manufacturer, but now I'm second guessing.

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Just got the FF RAS ordered, probably going to order my scope tomorrow. Leaning towards trying the US Optic 1-8 in a Bobro, had one of their older scopes and the glass was unreal.

Colt lower, SSA-E, CTR (until SOPMOD), BCM Upper/Barrel, AAC 51T/M4-2000, Gasbuster, H3, etc... looking forward to getting it together and trying out a strap-wrench.

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Posted: 2/25/2020 11:11:23 PM EST

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Originally Posted By BNW:
I have used Bobro mounts a lot, but have been open to trying those brands you listed too. Recently I came across some old thread about a lemon Bobro mount, and a bunch of people started chiming in how QD mounts are trash, they'll eventually loosen and cause horrible accuracy, etc. I have never noticed this with my QD mounts(single latch), and that includes use with 308 ARs, heavyish scopes, and swapping from gun to gun.

Have you guys experienced problems with QD mounts? I always thought they were gtg if from a quality manufacturer, but now I'm second guessing.

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Originally Posted By Daggertt:
I prefer the levers on MI, Larue, or ADM to the nuts on mounts like g and badger because they lock and I don't have to worry about them ever coming loose or tracking witness marks, etc.

Maybe they never come loose, but it's just one more Murphy factor that I can eliminate, so I prefer to do so. Even if I never move the optic around.

I have used Bobro mounts a lot, but have been open to trying those brands you listed too. Recently I came across some old thread about a lemon Bobro mount, and a bunch of people started chiming in how QD mounts are trash, they'll eventually loosen and cause horrible accuracy, etc. I have never noticed this with my QD mounts(single latch), and that includes use with 308 ARs, heavyish scopes, and swapping from gun to gun.

Have you guys experienced problems with QD mounts? I always thought they were gtg if from a quality manufacturer, but now I'm second guessing.

I don't know about bobro. I only have one. Their claim to fame is that the mechanism is self adjusting for various rail specs. That may have something to do with those claims?

ADM and mi are literally just a locking lever on a cross bolt. To adjust for different rails, you have to push the bolt out of its captured position. Then it goes back to the captured slot, where the nut physically cannot move and the other end of the bolt is captured in the lever, which is locked shut, so it physically cannot move either.

It seems like if they loosen over time it could only be from the steel in the screw "stretching" or the aluminum base itself compacting under pressure, which both seem extremely unlikely but would both happen just as much with a non-qd mount.

Even Larue requires the bolt to be tensioned correctly to maintain it's grip on the rail, but there's nothing locking the tensioning screw in position, so maybe that could move over time with recoil?

But yeah, I don't see how an ADM mount could loosen on its own at all. If that is actually a thing, hopefully someone can explain the mechanics to me because I don't see how it's mechanically possible.

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