Rifle Scopes 35mm mount suggestions? ARC?

[Safety_3rd]

I have a spuhr mount for my 34mm nightforce and love it... but not the price. I purchased a 7x35 Leupold (well paid for but no idea when delivery comes...) but wanted to get some recommendations for scope mounts. I have a few rifles but fewer scopes so occasionally I switch scopes from rifle to rifle. I like having the scope mounted then moving the whole mount. I need at least 1.25 in height but probably 1.5 to clear by lens covers and full rail on some of my rifles. Given that the Leupold is a lot lighter than my nighforce I was contemplating a lighter mount to compliment it.

I am leaning towards the ARC M10 QDL because I like the integrated levels.

Any thoughts?

 

[One1Bravo]

Badger has a 35mm 1.5" height Unimount that's a quality mount and not a wallet killer.

 

[Glassaholic]

The ARC M10 QD-L is one of my favorite mounts. I’ve had them on numerous rifles, don’t think you can go wrong there.

 

[Mike 556]

I have two Badger unimounts with Razors, one on an AR10 and one on a Tikka. Have thousands of rounds through both and no problems. Solid mount, and am very pleased.

 

[The DFC]

Get exactly the one you want price be damned.

 

[b6graham]

why not just ARC M10 rings? they'll move from gun to gun just fine and come in 1.42" the level on the mount is eh not worth it and if you're gonna spend the coin you're gonna just want another spuhr anyways

 

[darth_ritis]

ARQ would be fine, some people balk at the 65 inch-lbs torque so don't half-ass it. I'd recommend the Spuhr if you can save up, it's worth it.

 

[VegasHKShooter]

When talking about high end rifles that cost $2-3 K, and mounting scopes that can cost $2-3K as well, I cannot see where the logic is in trying to compromise and save what, $200 ??
When you’re up in the stratosphere like man of us here on SH are in rifles, just suck it up one time and go with the best once.
If you extrapolate it out over 10-15 years, it costs you less than $20 a year to have the very best.
Besides, a great scope in a solid, reliable mount will outlast many rifles, and can be switched around to different rifles.
Buy once, cry once.....it’s worth it in the long run.

 

[The DFC]

When talking about high end rifles that cost $2-3 K, and mounting scopes that can cost $2-3K as well, I cannot see where the logic is in trying to compromise and save what, $200 ??
When you’re up in the stratosphere like man of us here on SH are in rifles, just suck it up one time and go with the best once.
If you extrapolate it out over 10-15 years, it costs you less than $20 a year to have the very best.
Besides, a great scope in a solid, reliable mount will outlast many rifles, and can be switched around to different rifles.
Buy once, cry once.....it’s worth it in the long run.

Exactly. Buy exactly what you want.

 

[Glassaholic]

When talking about high end rifles that cost $2-3 K, and mounting scopes that can cost $2-3K as well, I cannot see where the logic is in trying to compromise and save what, $200 ??
When you’re up in the stratosphere like man of us here on SH are in rifles, just suck it up one time and go with the best once.
If you extrapolate it out over 10-15 years, it costs you less than $20 a year to have the very best.
Besides, a great scope in a solid, reliable mount will outlast many rifles, and can be switched around to different rifles.
Buy once, cry once.....it’s worth it in the long run.

Are you inferring the Spuhr is better than the ARC? Both are engineered and manufactured extremely well and I would not say the ARC gives up anything to the Spuhr unless you're going to attach accessories. The ARC also has one of the easiest tightening mechanisms using only 1 bolt and eliminating almost any twist that often happens with rings with multiple bolts. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either Spuhr or ARC if the situation calls for it.

 

[Glassaholic]

ARQ would be fine, some people balk at the 65 inch-lbs torque so don't half-ass it. I'd recommend the Spuhr if you can save up, it's worth it.

Unless I missed a memo, ARC recommends 55 in/lbs torque. What does the Spuhr offer you that the ARC does not?

 

[One1Bravo]

Unless I missed a memo, ARC recommends 55 in/lbs torque. What does the Spuhr offer you that the ARC does not?

The ability to mount things to the mount itself...leveling wedge...five bolts that interface with the picatinny rail vs two on the ARC...that's all I have off the top of my head.

 

[Glassaholic]

The ability to mount things to the mount itself...leveling wedge...five bolts that interface with the picatinny rail vs two on the ARC...that's all I have off the top of my head.

I hear you on the accessories bolted right to the mount. The leveling wedge is nice if you have an adjustable butt plate so your natural hold allows the rifle/rail to be perpendicular to plumb. The five bolts, I see that as a disadvantage, I've never heard of an ARC ring or mount slipping on a picatinny rail. Again, I'm not trying to argue against Spuhr, I've used Spuhr before and think they are great mounts. I prefer the ARC for its simplicity.

 

[One1Bravo]

I hear you on the accessories bolted right to the mount. The leveling wedge is nice if you have an adjustable butt plate so your natural hold allows the rifle/rail to be perpendicular to plumb. The five bolts, I see that as a disadvantage, I've never heard of an ARC ring or mount slipping on a picatinny rail. Again, I'm not trying to argue against Spuhr, I've used Spuhr before and think they are great mounts. I prefer the ARC for its simplicity.

I think both are great. I was just answering the question lol. I regret not grabbing one of the ARC QDs when Eurooptic was dumping their stock.

 

[VegasHKShooter]

Are you inferring the Spuhr is better than the ARC? Both are engineered and manufactured extremely well and I would not say the ARC gives up anything to the Spuhr unless you're going to attach accessories. The ARC also has one of the easiest tightening mechanisms using only 1 bolt and eliminating almost any twist that often happens with rings with multiple bolts. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either Spuhr or ARC if the situation calls for it.

“I have a spuhr mount for my 34mm nightforce and love it... but not the price.”

That was the very first line of the OP.
I was responding to the fact that the savings isn’t really a significant factor when you look at the OVERALL costs involved.

 

[Glassaholic]

“I have a spuhr mount for my 34mm nightforce and love it... but not the price.”

That was the very first line of the OP.
I was responding to the fact that the savings isn’t really a significant factor when you look at the OVERALL costs involved.

To that I agree. We can be a fickle bunch at times - spend $2000+ on a scope and then waffle on spending over $200 for a decent mount or rings. Maybe a better question is: "What does the Spuhr mount offer at $400 that makes it better than the ARC mount at $300?" Or something to that effect, but I understand where you're coming from, OP says he doesn't like the cost of the Spuhr but then asks about the ARC which is only $100 less.

 

[Safety_3rd]

Thanks for all the feedback. I was more asking for opinions. I love the spuhr I have on my nightforce but the thing is a beast, the most expensive option, and heavier weight. However I use the level and I like the wedge when mounting the scope. I really was just asking if there were some other options I should consider. This scope mount combo will be the lighter weight Leupold 7x35 and so weight was a consideration albeit not as important as keeping the scope from slipping. Its going into a lightweight (9.5 lbs 338 Lapua) and it will be carried around while hunting. I dont have a problem paying $400 for a scope mount, but if I can get something better or comparable for less then I'd rather pay less. $100 bucks is a $100 bucks I dont have any experience with anything other than nightforce and seekins/vortex rings and spuhr mounts so I wanted to reach out and talk to guys who had actual experience and solicit some recommendations.

 

[USMC_JA]

My MK5 rides in an Aadmount.