2Xalpha Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I need help on choosing a mount for my new Swarovski Z6i 1-6 which will be sitting on top of my AR-15. The big question is whether to go with 2" or 3" offset. QD mount is a must, since the optic will be moved between different uppers. I've narrowed it down to either American Defense or Larue and the following models: - ADM Recon (2" offset, 1.47" height above rail) - ADM Recon X (3" offset, 1.47") - ADM Scout X, (3" offset, 1.47") - LaRue SPR-1.5 (LT104) (2" offset, 1.50") - LaRue SPR-S (LT158), (2" offset, 1.44") - LaRue SPR-E (LT139), (3" offset, 1.50") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kampr Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I use the LaRue SPR-E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Soooo what's the difference between the ADM Recon and Scout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suff Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I run the LT104 on mine. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xalpha Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Soooo what's the difference between the ADM Recon and Scout? The Scout models have one locking lever as opposed to two, resulting in reduced weight and a little bit cheaper mount. However I want two locking levers for added rigidity, so I would prefer the Recon mounts. kampr and Suff: I suppose you use your mounts with a Swarovski 1-6, right? It looks like 2" offset is the most common, but for instance the Vortex HD Gen II 1-6 is an exception in that 3" is recommended. So the question is: Which is more suitable for the Swarovski? Some pictures: 2" offset 2" offset 3" offset 3" offset Edited March 9, 2015 by 2Xalpha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I run an LT-104. I tried a LT-139 because a GM told me it would be better but after several months of trying, I could not get use to it and went back to the LT-104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBTN Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I use the ADM Recon X on both my ARs with 1-6 scopes. One is the Z6i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kampr Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 kampr and Suff: I suppose you use your mounts with a Swarovski 1-6, right? It looks like 2" offset is the most common, but for instance the Vortex HD Gen II 1-6 is an exception in that 3" is recommended. So the question is: Which is more suitable for the Swarovski? 3" offset Depends on your shooting style. I prefer the SPR-E on both the Swaro & Vortex, as I crowd the charging handle also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Your over thinking this. If your really worried just get a 3" and you can run it as far forward or back as you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xalpha Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Of course I'm over thinking it, want to do it right the first time you know. It looks like the 2" mounts usually are put as much forward on the upper as possible, while the 3" gives the opportunity of further forward adjustment. Rearward adjustment doesn't seem to be an issue, except that with a 3" there is less rail estate behind the scope for side mounted irons or a red dot. Luckily the Swarovski has a long tube offering plenty of adjustment in both directions, so I think either 2" or 3" will be fine. I just want to do it right the first time, and wonder what seems to be the optimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy2 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I run a ADM Recon with my swaro. If you shoot nose to charging handle get the Recon X. If not get the Recon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickB Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Your over thinking this. If your really worried just get a 3" and you can run it as far forward or back as you want. ^^^^^^ This is the correct answer.... Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xalpha Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Ended up with ADM Recon (2" offset), the reason was I wanted rail space for a 45° offset red dot behind the scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I no longer use Larue or ADM much prefer Bobro. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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