Rifle Scopes -Economical AR-Mount Option-

[NYSharpShooter]

Recently acquired a Falcon Optics 1.5-5x30 that I'd like to mount to a flat-top carbine, but need a little help. I'd really like to use a one piece mount and not rings, but I can't quite justify spending as much on the mount as the scope costs. Before anyone says it, yes, in most cases I'd go with the absolute best I can with optics and mounts, but this is more of a range toy. What's my best option as far as a decent quality 1pc 30mm mount for less money than the LaRue/AD/Etc. tier?

So far I see the Armalite factory mount and the Burris P.E.P.R. mount right at what I'm looking to spend, but have no experience with them.

Thanks for everyone's help and time.

Alex

 

[Rob01]

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I have a Burris PEPR and it's a good mount for the money.

 

[rommel500]

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A friend bought the Pepr, its a nice mount for the money. I have a Rock River mount on ar15 and its so so, the pepr is much nicer. I also have a Larue mount on my POF and its night and day better but more than 2x the price.

 

[Smallmouth Crazy]

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I would go with the Burris as well, just mounted a scope on a AR and used Burris.

 

[USMCj]

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I have a promag mount on mine, while not pretty, it does the job and is very solid! Costs about $50

 

[athhud]

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The SWFA S.S.A.T. is a nice piece as far as I can tell, but it isn't listed on the site right now... At least I can't seem to find it.

 

[sawgunner2001]

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I've got a Burris PEPR and must say it works very well.

 

[NYSharpShooter]

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Alright, that's about all I needed to hear to go with the Burris. I really wish it didn't have those damn picatinny rails o the top, but I'll have to live with it. Who knows, maybe I'll end up using em and mountin a micro red-dot. Thanks for the quick replies fellas.

Alex

 

[eleaf]

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American Defense rules! I have Recon-X 30mm rings for my Trijicon Accupoint 1-4x24 and it rules. Easy to put on and take off, never loses zero.

 

[nostyta]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: athhud</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The SWFA S.S.A.T. is a nice piece as far as I can tell, but it isn't listed on the site right now... At least I can't seem to find it. </div></div>

I just bought one of the single piece SWFA S.S.A.L.T mounts and really like it alot. It's a great piece for the money, I didn't go with the Burris because of the rails on the top of the rings. I highly recommend at least checking into the SWFA mount.

 

[-=boone=-]

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The SWFA mount as of right now is no more. According to their CS the S.S.A.L.T. mount is being redesigned. I was unable to get a release date from the CS REP.

I was getting online to buy one, and poof no more. Disappointed to say the least. I do however hope they stay in the same price range. Otherwise I will have no use for them and will move on.

 

[Rob01]

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I was going to try the SWFA mount but like mentioned it wasn't available and that's why I figured I would try the Burris. Honestly I was worried about the rails on the top of the rings but they really aren't in the way at all.

 

[NYSharpShooter]

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Damn, I really still hate the friggin rails on top of that mount, but it looks like my only real option. I would have loved to go with the SWFA, but that's a non-option for the reasons listed. Why Burris insists on putting tacticool rail sections on ever bit of free space in their tactical/ar lineup just escapes me. Actually, I take that back, I know why, or rather who they put the rails on for, and it's part of the reason I dislike it.

 

[nostyta]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The SWFA mount as of right now is no more. According to their CS the S.S.A.L.T. mount is being redesigned. I was unable to get a release date from the CS REP.

I was getting online to buy one, and poof no more. Disappointed to say the least. I do however hope they stay in the same price range. Otherwise I will have no use for them and will move on. </div></div>

That sucks, I don't really see why they would need to redesign the mount, I don't see anything wrong with it but that's just my opinion.

 

[rrflyer]

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2 months is what I was told for the SWFA mount.

I ordered a Burris PEPR this week.

 

[RobG]

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If you dislike the rails, I have a set of Burris XTR extra high ringss that are well suited for AR applications. I used them for my Weaver 1.5-4.5. They are the right height and clear BUIS. Send me a $10 gift card to Starbucks and I'll send you the rings.

 

[sgtlmj]

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If you don't like the rails on the PEPR (I don't either) You could probably just buy a set of Burris XTS rings, swap the tops out, and sell them for a profit to some Airsofter on eBay.

 

[strick9]

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Night hunters love the rails, piggies and yotes don't.

 

[hickman]

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I have an Armalite mount, not bad for the price point inho, put my SS 10x42 in it and all worked great for me