30mm Scope mount questions

MiniUzi · Nov 12, 2012

Howdy Folks,

I'm hoping some of you could lend your experience with different scope mounts. I'm looking to purchase a new mount and I'd love to hear what you guys are using and more importantly , why you use what you use.

I've heard good things about Larue , Bennie Coolley and a few other mounts. My big quesiton is at that price point for the mount / rings is there any real difference? Would one be just as good as another? I'll be mounting a Bushnell elite tactical 1-6.

Any thoughts on using quick detach versus non?

Thanks!

-Todd

Deathtrap · Nov 12, 2012

Larue mounts are my favorites from what all I have messed with. Save the money and get the vfz mount unless your switching it between guns a lot.

Steve L · Nov 13, 2012

I use the Vortex 2" offset. gives me plenty of room for the charging handle, works with my eye relief, and they support the sport

MiniUzi · Nov 13, 2012

Thanks guys! I didn't even know abou the vfz mount and I didn't have vortex even on my radar.

jtischauser · Nov 16, 2012

Anybody got a link to that vortex mount?

SgtDave · Nov 16, 2012

I use the Bobro mount as well as a Larue. I like the Bobro better for ease of removal when cleaning my rifle. I also have a ADM on my LRP-07 that I like so far. I have just about used all of them at this point including ARMS.

MiniUzi · Nov 16, 2012

Jesse -> http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/rings_mounts

jtischauser · Nov 16, 2012

Thanks and dangit! I was hoping it was cheaper than the LaRue mounts I have been using.

MiniUzi · Nov 16, 2012

Have any of you guys used or seen the Benny Cooley mount at ? http://www.benniecooley.com/bcsam.html It looks interesting but I'm not sure if the adjustable portion in the front is a true benefit or another moving part that could possibly loosen up and cause issues when I least expect it.

jtischauser · Nov 16, 2012

Your link doesn't work.

Steve L · Nov 16, 2012

i got my Vortex from SWFA http://swfa.com/Mounts-Rings-and-Bases-C573.aspx

MiniUzi · Nov 16, 2012

Jesse Tischauser said:
Your link doesn't work.

Try this one on for size
http://www.benniecooley.com/bcsam.html

drmitchgibson · Nov 16, 2012

Jesse Tischauser said:
Thanks and dangit! I was hoping it was cheaper than the LaRue mounts I have been using.

How is $90 not cheaper than $180?

RK{ARMS} · Nov 16, 2012

Well I must be the po guy cause I run the Burris Peppr and have had no problems with either one of them. Usually on sale for 75 bucks a pop. Mount is tight rings are tight have had no issues and I do not always gently lay down my rifle.

jtischauser · Nov 16, 2012

Mitch Gibson said:
How is $90 not cheaper than $180?

I'm not sure where u see $90. All I found was $230.

Wildcat · Nov 17, 2012

Optics planet has the vortex mounts for $90 ish.

Steve L · Nov 17, 2012

RK{ARMS} said:
Well I must be the po guy cause I run the Burris Peppr and have had no problems with either one of them. Usually on sale for 75 bucks a pop. Mount is tight rings are tight have had no issues and I do not always gently lay down my rifle.

swfa has their own mount which is made by Burris, its identical to the pepr just cheaper. I used them for my 1" Leupold before getting the Vortex for my 30mm Bushnell

gng4life · Nov 19, 2012

My vote is for the Larue also but Warne makes a good mount also. For budget minded, there really isn't anything wrong with a PEPR mount but I have heard stories of the mount causing some distortion with the scope in very hot climates. That's not a first hand event but what I was told by another guy who is very well known in the 3Gun arena.

Boxerglocker · Nov 21, 2012

I had the Bobro, good mount great reliability for zero on/off. The mount rings/screws are a clean design but can be a PITA if your a torque wrench nut like I am.

I switched to the Larue when I realized that the Bobro did not have the clearance I needed to clear my switch view lever for my Viper PST 1-4

Incidentally, the Vortex mounts are almost exactly the same as the ADM recon series. The latches are actually marked ADM.

MiniUzi · Nov 21, 2012

Thank you all for your input. I ended up dropping the hammer on the Larue a few days ago. My scope arrived today so now I'm waiting on the brown van to drop off my mount and off to the range I go. I'll be selling my Burris Mtac 1-4 in 7 days time if anyone is looking. With PEPR mount + switchview.