USO TS-12 Mounting on a Ruger Ranch

[minn_wild1]

I am thinking about mounting a US Optics TS-12 on a Ruger Ranch 6.5 Grendel. I can see this might be difficult because it is so short. I have seen a few pictures online of different mounting options. Using a riser and then rings to get it just high enough looked like it might work. Has anyone else tried something different? If so, do you mind sharing a photo of the set up? I looked at several LPVO's, but this scope just seems to check a lot of the boxes. I wish it had an illuminated reticle though.

 

[srt-4_uk]

You don't need a riser, just use extra high ~1.5" rings like an AR.

 

[DedicatedShooter]

What he said ^

I’ve used one for the last year on one of my coyote rifles. My hunt partner is one of USO’s prostaff and he’s got three TS12s. Between those 4 we’ve had zero issues with them through a TON of predator hunting here in AZ. At that price point they’re really hard to beat and we’ve put a lot of fur on the ground with them. I do recommend picking up a throw lever from MK Machine. There’s not a lot of purchase on the zoom ring.

Pic below for you to see how it sits on his Ruger:

 

[minn_wild1]

2-3" of eye relief. I think they used the riser to slide it back far enough.

 

[minn_wild1]

What he said ^

I’ve used one for the last year on one of my coyote rifles. My hunt partner is one of USO’s prostaff and he’s got three TS12s. Between those 4 we’ve had zero issues with them through a TON of predator hunting here in AZ. At that price point they’re really hard to beat and we’ve put a lot of fur on the ground with them. I do recommend picking up a throw lever from MK Machine. There’s not a lot of purchase on the zoom ring.

Pic below for you to see how it sits on his Ruger:

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That helps. Thank you!

 

[Desert Raven]

What he said ^

I’ve used one for the last year on one of my coyote rifles. My hunt partner is one of USO’s prostaff and he’s got three TS12s. Between those 4 we’ve had zero issues with them through a TON of predator hunting here in AZ. At that price point they’re really hard to beat and we’ve put a lot of fur on the ground with them. I do recommend picking up a throw lever from MK Machine. There’s not a lot of purchase on the zoom ring.

Pic below for you to see how it sits on his Ruger:

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^^^THIS! I had this exact setup (with the same rings) on my AR. I love my TS12. It tracks perfectly, has good glass for the price and is super compact. I also use it on coyotes and it has had some rough use and holds zero perfectly. My only complaint is, I wish had illumination. For the price though, it's hard to beat. ETA: I also HIGHLY recommend the throw lever from @Tyler Kemp at MK Machining. Good dude and makes great products.

 

[DedicatedShooter]

^^^THIS! I had this exact setup (with the same rings) on my AR. I love my TS12. It tracks perfectly, has good glass for the price and is super compact. I also use it on coyotes and it has had some rough use and holds zero perfectly. My only complaint is, I wish had illumination. For the price though, it's hard to beat.

They’re sweet little scopes and if you get the MIL/LEO discount…you definitely can’t beat it. Perfect for ARs with their weight and length. I also wish it had illumination, but, then it would cost more and honestly I’d only use it for the first 10min of the first stand of the day or the opposite at the end of the day. So, we just wait a little longer to turn the caller on. No biggie. Love these scopes tho!

 

[minn_wild1]

It's on there. I tried a DNZ mount that didn't work due to the zoom ring contacting the mount tab. Ended up turning the base around and the scalloped rear was put in the front allowing me enough room to get it slid back far enough to be comfortable. There is about .080" clearance between the bell and the base... The rings are Vortex Pro mediums.

 

[minn_wild1]

The angle isn't perfect to show the gap, but it is there. and measures out right around .080"

 

[minn_wild1]

The front of the base now resides in the back. I might radius the edges a bit, but it works.

 

[minn_wild1]

This didn't work due to the zoom ring contacting the ear of the base that sticks out to grab the farthest back hole in the receiver.

 

[shadowmohawk]

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It's on there. I tried a DNZ mount that didn't work due to the zoom ring contacting the mount tab. Ended up turning the base around and the scalloped rear was put in the front allowing me enough room to get it slid back far enough to be comfortable. There is about .080" clearance between the bell and the base... The rings are Vortex Pro mediums.

I know its been over a year since you posted this but this is exactly what I was looking for. I have the same scope on AR and its a solid set up. Hopefully you see this but I have a couple of questions about this set up
1 How is the eye relief?
2 Do you feel like you are really having to stretch out to get good sight picture?
3 Are you using the 1 inch or the 1.26 inch mediums?

 

[Scopeye]

They’re sweet little scopes and if you get the MIL/LEO discount…you definitely can’t beat it. Perfect for ARs with their weight and length. I also wish it had illumination, but, then it would cost more and honestly I’d only use it for the first 10min of the first stand of the day or the opposite at the end of the day. So, we just wait a little longer to turn the caller on. No biggie. Love these scopes tho!

EuroOptic or Scopelist or both currently have them for $325. How low can LE/MIL get then for?

Oops sorry, $312 is their current price for the TS12.

 

[minn_wild1]

I know its been over a year since you posted this but this is exactly what I was looking for. I have the same scope on AR and its a solid set up. Hopefully you see this but I have a couple of questions about this set up
1 How is the eye relief?
2 Do you feel like you are really having to stretch out to get good sight picture?
3 Are you using the 1 inch or the 1.26 inch mediums?

The eye relief is good. I have to lean slightly into it but not enough to be bothersome. I used 1" high rings.

 

[shadowmohawk]

The eye relief is good. I have to lean slightly into it but not enough to be bothersome. I used 1" high rings.

Awesome thanks for the reply. This has pretty much been my deciding factor if I wanted to get another ts12 for my ranch rifle. Currently have an 1x6 Lpvo on it but it does 6.5 grendal no justice. I have thought about taking the one I have off my AR but I do not want to adjust anything on that rifle because its set way to perfectly and painted to match the rifle.