bp78 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I've shot a grand total of 2 3Gun matches in the last year & half and both were small local matches. They're fun but I've got other hobbies and single-stacks to fund which will keep me from getting too wrapped up in the sport. I'd ask this question over on the ARF forums but don't want to sift through all the 'come EOTWAWKI you'll wish for a Colt + LaRue as the Zombies eat your family etc. etc.' I ordered a Millet DMS-1 when Midway had them onsale last month and plan to mount it on my 18" AR. The idea of spending more on a LaRue mount than the scope just doesn't sit well with me. I'm looking for budget mounting options. The two options I've come across so far are below: YHM Extension + Warne Rings ~$70ish http://www.talonarms.com/talonarms/index.p...products_id=283 http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/...leitemid=541244 Armalite Mount ~$95ish http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4112...cope_Mount.html Any mounting suggestions appreciated, including ring height suggestions. -bp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I don't think the Armalite will give you enough eye relief. I felt the same way, my buddy uses the SPR-E. I went with a RRA Scout mount for the eye relief, and Warne steel medium height rings. About $100 total. The advantage of the LaRue is it is quick detachable and then return to zero. My Scout mount is a little slower, using a screw driver, but it has returned to zero for me. I have heard, but have no experience, that the YHM mount is not as solid as the RRA Scout. It's price is right, though. As to height, I had Warne high, but switched to medium. Just right for me. The height of your riser/scout base will dictate what rings to get, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scirocco38s Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 The armalite mt. will work fine. I have this setup on 1 of my ar's. You dont need as much eye relief with the Millett as you do the others so the mt is fin. Mt the scope in the mt with the angled portion forward and the slide the scope about 3/4 of the way forward in the mt, plus mt the mt. as far forward on the reciever as possible and it will work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leozinho Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Model 1 Sales has a one piece mount for $65. It looks like it gives you a bit of offset, and therefore some extra eye relief. I've never seen this mount except on the Model 1 webpage and have no idea about the quality. http://www.model1sales.com/item-detail.cfm...FTOKEN=70149512 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz-0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Model 1 Sales has a one piece mount for $65. It looks like it gives you a bit of offset, and therefore some extra eye relief. I've never seen this mount except on the Model 1 webpage and have no idea about the quality. http://www.model1sales.com/item-detail.cfm...FTOKEN=70149512 I'm currently using the model mount. It's not the best cheap solution, but it isn't bad. The mount not only uses the two screws as lugs, but also has a fixed lug between the two. On mine, I have aa FF tube with a top rail, and I basically mount it as far forward as i can using the fixed lug and rear screw to get it where it should be, and basically just tighten down the front screw enough toe grab on to the top rail. With a previous setup using the simmons shotgun scope everyon bought on closeout, it held zero enough for a couple of matches a year, some side matches, and occasional plinking. And having the solution in one solid piece with an extra lug should make it even better. THe YHM scope riser looks like it might work. The DMS-1 doesn't need to move that much more forward, but it does need to move forward further than a flat top upper will allow you to even tih the model 1 mount if you want to use a nose to the charging handle cheek weld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 The armalite mt. will work fine. I have this setup on 1 of my ar's. You dont need as much eye relief with the Millett as you do the others so the mt is fin. Mt the scope in the mt with the angled portion forward and the slide the scope about 3/4 of the way forward in the mt, plus mt the mt. as far forward on the reciever as possible and it will work great. +1... and you can find the Armalite mount on sale sometimes, $50-$60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMXRACER Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I used the mount from CAA with mine. Seems to work fine and provides enough eye releif for me. shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 If you're considering the Armalite mount, check this out: http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item...59-bafe17a66e1e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightshot627 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I went budget and used the Model 1 one piece mount for my Millet. If I ever step up and buy the Meopta I'll spend the cash for the LaRue. Until then I have just over $270 in mount, scope and shipping. The Model 1 mount has a offset and puts the scope at the right place for me. Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipertech Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Try Gunbroker! I've found a 1" one piece mount on there thas quite similar to the Armalite/ B-square one but for less that $20 in th Ar parts Section. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewToy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I know this is an old thread, but I am going through this scope mount process right now myself for the millet DMS-1. The Larue is out of the question due to price, so I'm looking at the Armalite one peice, and this Burris. http://www.swfa.com/pc-14263-2735-burris-a...cope-mount.aspx Has anyone used this one yet? If so, how was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elynch2007 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) YHM mounts come in 5 and 7 inch long. Works the best for me with standard rings to get a soild cheek weld to the tube with an ACE stock or Med rings for regular A2 stock. Edited May 1, 2009 by elynch2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwrangln Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Here's a link to an exellent resource for mounting scopes on the AR platform. Maxicon's scope mount review. Scrolling through will let you see most of the available mounting options out there. The new Burris PEPR looks to be the new hot ticket for the DMS-1, have to see once some folks get them in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elynch2007 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Try Gunbroker! I've found a 1" one piece mount on there thas quite similar to the Armalite/ B-square one but for less that $20 in th Ar parts Section. Hope that helps. The millett is a 30mm scope so do not order a 1" one piece mount for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atek3 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My friend uses the CAA DVSR... it's cheap, works great: http://www.bigrivertactical.com/catalog/it...573/5528077.htm I wouldn't put it on a social rifle, but for gun games it's great. atek3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory_k Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Millet Angle-LoC 30 MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Arendt Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I use for my DMS-1 the Millett M4 Riser with medium Tactical-Rings also from Millett. Works great for me. Here you go: DVC Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I just slapped a Millett in a new Burris PEPR mount. Seems to work well, and places the scope in the right spot. As for the Armalite, I have several of them and they work great. I have a Meopta 1-4 in an Armalite on a DPMS carbine and it puts the scope at just the right place if you put the forward nut out over the forend. The built in lug will then go in the farthest forward slot on the flattop. You don't need a LaRue to mount the scope far enough forward. The only scope I've seen that needs a really extended mount is the Trijicon Accupoint TR-21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyd Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 try rock river arms, they have redesigned their one piece mount, it is well made and reseaonably priced. comes in 1 inch and 30 tube sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hmm, maybe for that price I could try one. It looks like it may be a bit taller than the Armalite. Do you know if it has a built in lug? If so, mounting it so the front nut is out over the handguard may be possible to get max eye relief. Without that lug all you would have to counter recoil is the rear screw shaft, and whatever side pressure is applied from tightening the nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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