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Posted: 8/8/2004 7:19:54 PM EDT
| I have an AR match rifle upper that I want to use with a scope I just bought at a swap meet. The scope is a Millett varmint model with a 56mm objective. The upper only has a picatinny rail on the receiver, not on the handguard. It looks like I'm going to need a type of mount that will hold the scope farther forward. Where should I look for a proper mount? |
| I use an extended riser (1/2" high) made by Accuracy Speaks (available direct or from Brownell's) combined with standard-height rings. There's now a similar one available from Compass Lake Engineering. This gives me an extra 4" of rail and lets me mount a Leupold 6.5-20x50 LRT (a rather long scope) and gives me the option for an extra 15' of built-in elevation for long range work. I'm using Burris Signature Zee rings - they are inexpensive and work well, even though they don't have the macho look many seem to like. A big advantage of the Signature rings is the floating insert that self aligns - no need to lap the rings to avoid stressing the scope tube. |
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I have one of these on my Long Range AR: www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/mamba_mount.asp, very well made w/ 25 MOA built in.... Mike |
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The LaRue Tactical SPR scope mount would be my choice. It is a cantilever design, QD 100% repeat zero and is made using the best materials.... C4 www.gandrtactical.com 
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