Frankly Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) On the tipping point to get a Vortex 1-10 but stymied by mounting choices. Going on a conventional 3G 16" AR. I've been using the lightweight Aeros on previous guns and they've been great but I wonder if I'm pushing the limits of stability and strength with them? Most of what I see it advertised with are $300+ Spur and RRS mounts for PRS type guns, these seem too heavy and don't have the cantilever that I think I'll need for proper positioning. Also whether a 1" or 2" cantilever? What are the esteemed professional internet experts using? Photos appreciated. Thanks Edited December 30, 2020 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I've had very good results with the Warne XSkel cantilever mounts. $180.00 https://warnescopemounts.com/product/gen-2-extended-skeletonized-34mm-msr-mount-black/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 ADM's are good, the Vortex precision mount is good, JP's are good.. Lots of stuff under $200 that I trust a lot more than the Aero's I have. I always get the longest cantilever available. You can always move it back, but you can't stretch it once you run out upper to mount it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) BTW I got one (backordered) for $1869 from B&H Photo by calling for "Special Savings" and using their branded credit card to save sales tax and shipping. Pretty easy. Being Winter I can wait a month or so.... Haven't seen them discounted anywhere else. Of course NY State sales tax is a bummer but they snag you with their card and saving 8%-plus is a heck of a lot better than getting "points back". Tony I should have got the C-More but you know... marketing. But also I figure it's my last AR scope ever. Who knows if there even will be 3Gun especially in NY again? Edited December 30, 2020 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 LaRue LT204 is a great deal for around $140. https://www.larue.com/products/lt204/. You'll need at least 2" offset. I'm not sure how eye relief compares on 1-10 vs 1-6, but for me on 1-6 I needed a 3" cantilever for proper eye relief. Most people seem to be fine with 2" cantilever though. I'm tempted to try a 1.93" height mount next time I need another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Did anyone get a 20MOA mount versus flat? I'm probably more concerned with close than far but I don't think I see a downside to getting the 20MOA. Wow I've never seen a 3" Cantilever but I'm looking next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Frankly said: Wow I've never seen a 3" Cantilever but I'm looking next! There's a few out there, most companies don't list the specs though. All the companies I listed above have them, I think the ADM is called the X Recon or something, JP has two different lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Larue-buy once, cry once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertia Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Keep in mind this scope and its predecessor have very long eye relief so I have to use what most would call a more extended cantilever mount than most of my 3gun scopes require. Please get advice from people that use this scope in competition not just people that have a scope mount they like. I use the Vortex branded precision mou t which is made by Seekins and allows a lot of forward adjustment so your not too close prone. The other mount that works well is the JP extended model. I think Geisele also offers a pretty long mount. It depends on your cheek weld but make sure your aware of that characteristic of these scope when you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
021411 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Right now I have a Geissele mount which is 1.54" on a Razor 1-10. I feel that it is just a smidge too tall for my cheek weld. I might go back to a Warne XSkel because it sits just a tiny bit lower at 1.45". Yes I realize it's only a tenth difference but it's noticeable with me. I'm not worried about zero loss with the Warne because my previous set up was with an XSkel and a Razor 1-6. My rifle has been harpooned into many barrels. Never lost zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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