actionshooter Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have a Swaro Z6i 1-6 coming my way next week and I don't have a mount lined up yet. What would people recomend? I do have a PEPR but I think I would like to go with a QD as I will be switching between heavy and TO depending on the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have a Swaro Z6i 1-6 coming my way next week and I don't have a mount lined up yet. What would people recomend? I do have a PEPR but I think I would like to go with a QD as I will be switching between heavy and TO depending on the match. Larue LT104 Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I run the taller LaRue SPR 1.93 . I like being able to keep my head and eyes up when hosing targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 If you want QD then Larue or AD are what you want to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 JP is another solid option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu46and2 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I've got a LaRue SPR-E sitting waiting on my Gen 2 Z6i to get here. I've also got a Nightforce NXS 1-4x in a LaRue LT104 and I love it, have never had a rpoblems with it. LaRue makes some of the best stuff out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) It doesnt sound like you really need a QD mount. If you are going to be switching it at home or on a tailgate, I would pick a non QD mount. I have used NF and JP Unimounts. The NF (1.375") has 20 MOA built into it and with an 86 in/lb torque wrench, it is quick to put on/take off and is very repeatable/solid. The only drawback is the cost ($250) and its a 2 point clamp. I really like JP mounts, they are a little taller at 1.5" but the clamping mechanism allows bridging the receiver/handguard gap if you need to move the scope forward. Again, a 39 in/lb torque wrench -> easy on/off and very repeatable. Another nice feature of the JP mount is there are no exposed nuts to snag on gear or clothing. The JP is only $170. Edited February 20, 2012 by Ragnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 You might look into the Talbot QD scope mounts. They seem to have an excellent reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionshooter Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks for the responses, I have a good place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 It doesnt sound like you really need a QD mount. If you are going to be switching it at home or on a tailgate, I would pick a non QD mount. I have used NF and JP Unimounts. The NF (1.375") has 20 MOA built into it and with an 86 in/lb torque wrench, it is quick to put on/take off and is very repeatable/solid. The only drawback is the cost ($250) and its a 2 point clamp. I really like JP mounts, they are a little taller at 1.5" but the clamping mechanism allows bridging the receiver/handguard gap if you need to move the scope forward. Again, a 39 in/lb torque wrench -> easy on/off and very repeatable. Another nice feature of the JP mount is there are no exposed nuts to snag on gear or clothing. The JP is only $170. I much prefer QD as you can remove the scope when cleaning your gun and if your scope goes down you can replace it in the match with a back up that has already been sighted in for your gun. I don't run non QD mounts on my AR's Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoleroJesse Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have the GG&G FLT. It's 5.5 ounces which is lighter than Larue lt-104 at 7 ounces. I also like the fact that it the bottom half of the rings are the mount vs the way Larue's rings clam shell around the scope and the mount. I do like Larue's machined in picatinny lugs, but I prefer GG&G's QR Mechanism. Here's a good page for your perusal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) It doesnt sound like you really need a QD mount. If you are going to be switching it at home or on a tailgate, I would pick a non QD mount. I have used NF and JP Unimounts. The NF (1.375") has 20 MOA built into it and with an 86 in/lb torque wrench, it is quick to put on/take off and is very repeatable/solid. The only drawback is the cost ($250) and its a 2 point clamp. I really like JP mounts, they are a little taller at 1.5" but the clamping mechanism allows bridging the receiver/handguard gap if you need to move the scope forward. Again, a 39 in/lb torque wrench -> easy on/off and very repeatable. Another nice feature of the JP mount is there are no exposed nuts to snag on gear or clothing. The JP is only $170. I much prefer QD as you can remove the scope when cleaning your gun and if your scope goes down you can replace it in the match with a back up that has already been sighted in for your gun. I don't run non QD mounts on my AR's Pat You can do the same with a "non-QD" mount. Simply replace finger with proper wrench. I dont see the benefit of QD mount unless you are in a real hurry to swap out an optic. If your optic breaks during a match, it is not like you are going to swap it out while on the clock. Likely, you will do it on your tailgate with your tool box (same for removing the optic while cleaning the rifle). I have not done extensive testing but I don't see how the average QD mount can be as secure/repeatable as a "non-QD" mount. I will sacrifice the inconvenience of using a tool for the added confidence that nothing on the QD mechanism will work its way loose. Edited February 21, 2012 by Ragnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) It doesnt sound like you really need a QD mount. If you are going to be switching it at home or on a tailgate, I would pick a non QD mount. I have used NF and JP Unimounts. The NF (1.375") has 20 MOA built into it and with an 86 in/lb torque wrench, it is quick to put on/take off and is very repeatable/solid. The only drawback is the cost ($250) and its a 2 point clamp. I really like JP mounts, they are a little taller at 1.5" but the clamping mechanism allows bridging the receiver/handguard gap if you need to move the scope forward. Again, a 39 in/lb torque wrench -> easy on/off and very repeatable. Another nice feature of the JP mount is there are no exposed nuts to snag on gear or clothing. The JP is only $170. I much prefer QD as you can remove the scope when cleaning your gun and if your scope goes down you can replace it in the match with a back up that has already been sighted in for your gun. I don't run non QD mounts on my AR's Pat You can do the same with a "non-QD" mount. Simply replace finger with proper wrench. I dont see the benefit of QD mount unless you are in a real hurry to swap out an optic. If your optic breaks during a match, it is not like you are going to swap it out while on the clock. Likely, you will do it on your tailgate with your tool box (same for removing the optic while cleaning the rifle). I have not done extensive testing but I don't see how the average QD mount can be as secure/repeatable as a "non-QD" mount. I will sacrifice the inconvenience of using a tool for the added confidence that nothing on the QD mechanism will work its way loose. With a non QD mount you will not return to zero when you remount the optic. Its next to impossible to tighten the bolts to the exact same specs as when you took them off. A CQ mount will return you to the same point every time. (Larue will anyway)I have done testing with Larue mounts to see if they return to zero and they do. Nothing to work loose they are bullet proof. Pat Edited February 21, 2012 by Alaskapopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Untrue, my JPs return to zero every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Untrue, my JPs return to zero every time! That has not been what I have seen with no QD mounts. JP must be doing something right. But I still prefer Larue. Pat Edited February 21, 2012 by Alaskapopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Try this web page... Maxicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I just picked up the Burris P.E.P.R. 30mm mount for my new Swaro and man is it nice. Came with two set of top caps...one set smooth and one set has picatinny rails on them to mount a small red dot sight if needed. I used the smooth tops. And the mount feels good and solid, with forward mount of scope for good eye relief. Also about 1 inch above main rail so it gives good cheek plant and scope view with heads up. It's not a QD version, but I really didn't want one...only plan to use the one scope/sight on my AR. Best thing about it was the price...it was only $80 including S&H. I got it from Chris Patty at CPWSA.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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