did a quick scan of other posts didnt see anything. what rings or ring height should i get to put a super sniper 10x42 scope on an AR platform? anyone have any experience? pictures?
Rifle Scopes rings for AR platform SS10x42
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Re: rings for AR platform SS10x42
Two posts above this one is "Ring height - how to measure properly".
Two posts above this one is "Ring height - how to measure properly".
Re: rings for AR platform SS10x42
ADM Recon one piece QD mount, best bang for the buck and the proper height for AR cheek weld and canti offset for eye relief.
Joe
ADM Recon one piece QD mount, best bang for the buck and the proper height for AR cheek weld and canti offset for eye relief.
Joe
Re: rings for AR platform SS10x42
The Burris PEPR and extremely similar SWFA mount (the $60 one, not the $200 Bobro one) are both good simple choices.
I like ADM mounts, but a Recon will cost around $150 and isn't necessary if the scope is going to stay on the rifle 99% of the time.
The Burris PEPR and extremely similar SWFA mount (the $60 one, not the $200 Bobro one) are both good simple choices.
I like ADM mounts, but a Recon will cost around $150 and isn't necessary if the scope is going to stay on the rifle 99% of the time.
Re: rings for AR platform SS10x42
thanks guys! must have looked over the ring height post. just put in an order to SWFA for the scope and went ahead and got the burris mount too. ordered the wrong scope by mistake
got the 6x42 instead of the 10x42. shot them an email but havent got any response back yet so i think ill givem a call in the morning hopefully before they ship it off.
thanks guys! must have looked over the ring height post. just put in an order to SWFA for the scope and went ahead and got the burris mount too. ordered the wrong scope by mistake
Re: rings for AR platform SS10x42
I think you'll like the SWFA glass and they're good guys to deal with.
I think you'll like the SWFA glass and they're good guys to deal with.
Re: rings for AR platform SS10x42
The PEPR mount is pretty versatile...
It has a fairly high centerline and is positioned 2" forward but takes up very little rail.
I slapped this on here real quick to give you a quick idea.
This is 56mm cleared on flat top with a folding gas block front sight slightly higher. Pics with sunshade and with lens cap directly above post- plenty of room. There's as you can see also plenty of left over room to clear any BUIS by the ocular. It is a nice construction for the price, comprised of 7075 aluminum and steel mounting interface.
I know some people find this mount a little high (even though its more traditional centerline for AR), there are times I prefer having a lower mount as well. Sometimes it's nice to have the 1-x or 1.x type a bit higher for different shooting. I think when going target/Varmint with larger scopes it can work out to ones advantage to get the scope a bit closer to bore. I guess part of it is preference, but if shooting longer distances you will lose less elevation travel from mounting so high.
I prefer the smooth caps that they ship with them now that are interchangeable; mounting on the top rail is very high. When using target turrets it's not well suited for top mounting anyway.
This obviously doesn't go here but it shows what it capable of (and how high it really is). If you're using a varmint AR or something with low profile hand guards, this mount will not get your objective lower than or flush with the receiver.
Since your objective is only 42mm, you could consider getting a cantilever riser/pic base and get a set of rings that will just allow you to clear the profile of whichever platform AR you have. There are lower one piece mounts by ADM that will bring you much lower as well. Going with rings will allow you to get exactly the height you want and you can account for whatever height and forward position is best suited for your cheek weld.
Here some specs and info on it if your interested...
Its a quick comparison next to Warne's RAMP mount which is very nice for the price
click here
The PEPR mount is pretty versatile...
It has a fairly high centerline and is positioned 2" forward but takes up very little rail.
I slapped this on here real quick to give you a quick idea.
This is 56mm cleared on flat top with a folding gas block front sight slightly higher. Pics with sunshade and with lens cap directly above post- plenty of room. There's as you can see also plenty of left over room to clear any BUIS by the ocular. It is a nice construction for the price, comprised of 7075 aluminum and steel mounting interface.
I know some people find this mount a little high (even though its more traditional centerline for AR), there are times I prefer having a lower mount as well. Sometimes it's nice to have the 1-x or 1.x type a bit higher for different shooting. I think when going target/Varmint with larger scopes it can work out to ones advantage to get the scope a bit closer to bore. I guess part of it is preference, but if shooting longer distances you will lose less elevation travel from mounting so high.
I prefer the smooth caps that they ship with them now that are interchangeable; mounting on the top rail is very high. When using target turrets it's not well suited for top mounting anyway.
This obviously doesn't go here but it shows what it capable of (and how high it really is). If you're using a varmint AR or something with low profile hand guards, this mount will not get your objective lower than or flush with the receiver.
Since your objective is only 42mm, you could consider getting a cantilever riser/pic base and get a set of rings that will just allow you to clear the profile of whichever platform AR you have. There are lower one piece mounts by ADM that will bring you much lower as well. Going with rings will allow you to get exactly the height you want and you can account for whatever height and forward position is best suited for your cheek weld.
Here some specs and info on it if your interested...
Its a quick comparison next to Warne's RAMP mount which is very nice for the price
click here
Re: rings for AR platform SS10x42
the rifle im hoping to get will have the magpul PRS stock on it so i would be able to adjust the check height pretty well so im not too worried about height. i think the pepr mount will do for now. if i find it too high accuracy wise ill switch it out further down the line. i have another AR i could throw it on if i wanted for a low power or red dot if i wanted.
the rifle im hoping to get will have the magpul PRS stock on it so i would be able to adjust the check height pretty well so im not too worried about height. i think the pepr mount will do for now. if i find it too high accuracy wise ill switch it out further down the line. i have another AR i could throw it on if i wanted for a low power or red dot if i wanted.
