Minicz Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Anybody use an aero mount on the vortex hd 1-6? I'm thinking the weight savings on the mount might offset the weight of the scope?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 It's a scope mount. It holds a scope right where you put it, costs $xxx.xx and weighs x amount and is conveniently available in various pretty colors. What more would you like to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm using one, primarily because I've got a side charge LAR upper and (left side only) and there are no protrusions on the left side of the mount. It is light weight and has held zero quite well, I recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Pic of it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Don't get me wrong, I also recommend them. I just don't see a real question here. Pretty soon we'll have two pages of people saying they're great and a few more people making other perfectly feasible suggestions. We've been down this road, are we going down once more? Edited December 16, 2014 by TonytheTiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Maybe, and then again, maybe not !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minicz Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I thought the question was pretty clear..... Has anybody on this forum reading it at this time used these two pieces of gear in conjunction with each other. Your answer.... No but I'm gonna make a smart ass comment about it? Thanks for the pic Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hmmm, still not getting the question. My next smartass comment is: 25.2oz scope+3.3oz mount equals 28.5oz. That's exactly one ounce less than the same scope with a 4.3oz mount. If a one ounce weight savings tickles your fancy go for it. Alright, I'm done, turning dickhead mode off now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phong Nguyen Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I switched over all my mounts to the Aero lightweights. I had been using LaRues and ADMs and while those are excellent quality, the difference in weight up top makes a noticeable difference. You do lose the ability to QD though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandalin Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I am using a Bobro currently that comes in at 7.45oz so dropping to 3.36oz is considerable. Certainly nothing to turn dickhead mode on for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Has anybody on this forum reading it at this time used these two pieces of gear in conjunction with each other. Yes. Sorry, couldn't help myself, but do you want to know if it is a good match, if it fits, what? My productive comment is that while yes it works really well, you can not mount the scope as far forward in a Aero SPR as you can in a ADM recon or a Larue SPR-E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I just picked up 3 of them and I am very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I do have a couple nits to pick... I'm not a big fan of using hex/star head cross bolts on the rail mount (can't tell what those are from the photo). They are too easy to screw up when you are torquing them, particularly if you need to reposition or remove and replace the scope from time to time. It's not a huge issue because they can be replaced and the problem can be avoided if you have a really good driver and are careful, but it is an issue. One thing that these mounts could really use is a set of dimensions. Distance between rings and offset from the base are really important for some scopes. So is the centerline height above the rail. Aero is not the only maker who is lacking on this and it bugs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Ok, I'll try on the measurements, off the mount in the pic above: Inside distance between rings - 2.4455" From top of rail to centerline of scope -1.522" Offset from front of rail (of mount) to front of front ring - 1.250" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Checking on the Aero Precision web site I seem to have the extended mount (rear ring 1" forward end of mount rail) and the SPR model has the rear ring 2" ahead of the end of mount rail which would let you get the scope another 1" forward if desired. http://aeroprecisionusa.com/aspx/store/listing.aspx?catid=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Checking on the Aero Precision web site I seem to have the extended mount (rear ring 1" forward end of mount rail) and the SPR model has the rear ring 2" ahead of the end of mount rail which would let you get the scope another 1" forward if desired. Yep, I have SPR one, which is the longest, and it isn't quite as long as I would like it. Definitely sits my scope further back the Larue it replaced. Edited December 17, 2014 by Vlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The dimensions probably aren't a huge deal for most 1-X scopes, but, as Vlad noted, it can be for some shooters. It's more of an issue for a medium range scope which may need separate rings rather than a one piece mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM83 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I do have a couple nits to pick... I'm not a big fan of using hex/star head cross bolts on the rail mount (can't tell what those are from the photo). They are too easy to screw up when you are torquing them, particularly if you need to reposition or remove and replace the scope from time to time. It's not a huge issue because they can be replaced and the problem can be avoided if you have a really good driver and are careful, but it is an issue. One thing that these mounts could really use is a set of dimensions. Distance between rings and offset from the base are really important for some scopes. So is the centerline height above the rail. Aero is not the only maker who is lacking on this and it bugs me. I hate when companies use small hex head bolts on anything requiring torque as they strip far too easily, but I have never had a problem with Torx. I actually prefer the torx screws on the rail mount over just about everything else. Seekins uses torx screws on the rail mount for their rings which says a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Between Hex, Torx, and Star, I prefer Torx. What I really like are square socket but you almost never see them on bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) Between Hex, Torx, and Star, I prefer Torx. What I really like are square socket but you almost never see them on bolts. Which brings up the question.....................why do we need some many different style heads? Why can't their be a standard agreed upon? Edited December 26, 2014 by mjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Probably same reason for Fords vs Chevies - different strokes for different folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Interestingly the Aero mounts come with a torx driver that is rather pretty and interesting. It seems to be designed to be hand tightened and you can only do that so much given the gripping area. I thought it was very clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Interestingly the Aero mounts come with a torx driver that is rather pretty and interesting. It seems to be designed to be hand tightened and you can only do that so much given the gripping area. I thought it was very clever. Same here. The small driver that comes with the mount is more than adequate for mounting scopes and and attaching it to the rifle. Im happy with mine. Kind of a PITA to setup because you need to compensate slightly for the scope turning a little as you tighten the scope mount. Once its set, it works. Seems to hold zero OK after taking it off and putting it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflarick Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I have one. Before the purchase, I called the company and spoke with a fellow who said he runs one on his 308 AR with a 3-xx power scope without issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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