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koshkin
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Posted: May/05/2011 at 19:29 |
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I wonder if anyone has ever looked itno this before...
What is the lightest scope mount for an AR-15? I would prefer a one piece mount, but if a riser with two rings actually works out to be lighter, that would work too. ILya
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Well, you won't like it, but an Aimpoint Micro would most likely be the lightest you can get...
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Cheaptrick (Mark) would second that!!
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Jon A
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The NF Unimount is the lightest I know of at about 5.5 oz for the 1.375 high version. I've actually got one I was about to list in the classifieds if you need one at a discount.
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ADM scout is light, I run them
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koshkin
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NF Unimount is apparently lighter. Charles, have you had any problems with the scout due to the single latch (instead of two latches on the Recon)? Jon, I think I am interested in your Unimount. I have never used one, so I am curious. As a side note, how heavy is the Aadmount? At the moment I am using it with new Premier LT on my 6.5Grendel AR (my apologies for crappy pictures, they were taken late in the evening with a cellphone): but later this month I will put the March FFP on this rifle. I am going to leave the Premier in the Aadmount, so I need another mount, hence this thread. ILya
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TPS lists their HRT 30mm High Alum at 3.78oz/pair thats pretty light
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koshkin
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I have a pair of TPS rings that are tall enough, but given a choice I would prefer to be able to put the front ring a bit further forward, so a mount that cantilevers forward a little is what I am looking for.
ILya
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Understand Thanks for everything ILya
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Ilya is that the new Light tactical,if so it sure looks great!
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koshkin
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Yes it is. It took exactly two shots to zero: fire one shot, use the reticle to figure out how much adjustment you need to make, make the adjustment, fire the second shot. The second shot was dead on. ILya
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I wondered how long it would take...
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Jon A
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My 30mm AADMOUNT weighs 11.7 oz. The NF Unimount is a very nice mount as well and is a great choice when you're trying to save weight.
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koshkin
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Well, if you are trying to get rid of your Unimount, I am interested. ILya
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The Spuhr is the lightest around, I think. I have one on order now after having seen one employed on a training rifle. Nice workmanship, regardless of what you think about the maker.
7.1oz vs 19 and change for the NF...
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koshkin
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Well, per Jon A, Nightforce is 5.5oz which seems th elightest form what I found so far. Aside from that, I will quit using scopes before I use anything made by Spuhr. ILya
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Well, I've never seen a NF unimount that light, doesn't mean they don't make one. However, I like the Spuhr mounts... very nice. Better constructed than NF...
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I am going to go ahead and assume Jon weighed his Nightforce Unimount. As for the Spuhr mount. As I said, I could not care less how it is constructed. ILya
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He kick your dog or something?
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My sincere apologies. My "Spuhr" order is now "terminated" and will not be initiated again. Overpriced, anyway...
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