Probably gonna buy a new scope and I want to know what scope rings I should buy. I am not looking to spend over $200 on them. Any advice?
Rifle Scopes 30mm Scope Rings
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THIS!! ^^Seekins rings are truly excellent and of the highest quality (obviously what you'd expect from anything that Glen and Co put out). Additionally, basically all the Badger 30mm rings can get had for well within your $200 budget (just slightly more than the Seekins rings in fact).
Just a note on the badger rings; while I was happy with the rings they did rust easier than most parts on the the gun. So did the Badger base I had on the same rifle. It was an easy clean up of the rust, and did not effect anything but aesthetics.
Going forward, I will use Seekins aluminum rings!
Going forward, I will use Seekins aluminum rings!
Badgers aren't quite that bad. Triad and other reputable vendors have Badger rings for ~$145/set for most of the 30mm lineup (both for Alloy and Steel models). And most Seekins rings I own, including the 30mm ones, started around $110 and went up from there, so not that huge a disparity in terms of price. At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with either brand...just depends on what you are wanting/needing with the rings, whether you want steel or alloy, etc.
Nothing wrong with the NF rings/mounts at all. Like most things in this industry...people just have preferences that they usually go to first based on their experiences with the products and the companies behind them (like Badger and Seekins for me
).
I'd go with Seekins. I have them on two rifles and love them. They are very solid and aesthetically pleasing. I'm not a huge fan of the nut that many rings have sticking out of the side to mount to the base. I know looks aren't everything, and I will take function over form, but Seekins does both for my use and taste.
I like those mounts but I need them to be at least 1.375in. I need to clear a 56mm bell on a standard flat top AR. so far night force is all that I can find with that height.
Another vote for ADDMount Triple Lugs
Honey Badger tested to be Honey Badger tough
AADMOUNT Triple Lug Rings
Honey Badger tested to be Honey Badger tough
AADMOUNT Triple Lug Rings
For the height you need I'd look at the American Rifle Co. M10 rings.
Edit: I just went over to the Seekin's site and they offer AR Height rings that would work for your application as well so I'll stick to my original suggestion of Seekin's rings.
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Ok, how about rings vs unimount? for an AR 10 would that be a better way to go? nightforce rep said something about better eye relief with unimount because of being able to mount the scope farther up the rail.
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When looking at a set of scope rings, do you all prefer the "vertical-split" or
"horizontal-split" style of rings...or does it not matter one way or another?
I ask because it seems like with the "horizontal-split" rings, it would be easier
to un-bolt the caps of the rings to remove your scope for repairs, etc., but
leave the bases attached to the mounting rail.
"horizontal-split" style of rings...or does it not matter one way or another?
I ask because it seems like with the "horizontal-split" rings, it would be easier
to un-bolt the caps of the rings to remove your scope for repairs, etc., but
leave the bases attached to the mounting rail.
If you shoot with your nose on the charging handle then then you may want a cantilever design (like the NF unimount) to get sufficient eye relief. Personally, I don't want my nose that close to the receiver and my scope is mounted with the ocular bell substantially behind the charging handle. This positioning was also required to allow my cheek to rest comfortably on the raised cheek piece on the mag pul prs stock. That said, I do have a NF unimount on my LR-308 and have no complaints.
If your looking at cantilever mounts once again I recommend AADMount
20moa and built in Anti Cant Bubble Level
You can also add a front ring pic rail for Mini Red Dot optics
AADMOUNT 20 MOA PRECISION AR SCOPE MOUNT
20moa and built in Anti Cant Bubble Level
You can also add a front ring pic rail for Mini Red Dot optics
AADMOUNT 20 MOA PRECISION AR SCOPE MOUNT
