Rifle Scopes 35mm Rings

[Desert_Racer]

Lads,

Getting ready to order a Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50. As most of you know, this bear has a 35mm main tube. As of now, my two options are an ADM Recon mount, Seekins, or the Vortex 35mm rings. I'm leaning more towards the ADM, since I already have a couple and they are great, but does anyone have any suggestions on which 35mm mount or rings to go with? It seems to me that most people prefer a one piece QD mount for the AR platform, which is what I have always ran. What are your preferences, and why?

This will be going on my MA-Ten build.

 

[Barfly]

Re: 35mm Rings

I went with Seekins:

http://www.seekinsprecision.com/index.ph...rt&Itemid=2

 

[Bearwalk]

Re: 35mm Rings

You will likely need the ADM to get your scope up high enough.

 

[Wolf22]

Re: 35mm Rings

Seekins was making the 'better' Vortex rings, ARCs would be another choice, or Larue??? Can't remember.

 

[oneshot.onehit]

Re: 35mm Rings

I use the Vortex rings and all is well, the Razor & Barrett get used and serves well. You may have answered your own question as you trust what you have.

Run what you trust and works well.

 

[Desert_Racer]

Re: 35mm Rings

@Wolf22-I'm almost positive that Larue doesn't make 35mm mounts.

 

[Rob01]

Re: 35mm Rings

Can't go wrong with Seekins products. A set of Seekins rings and their 20 MOA AR riser would be a great option to set the scope up at the proper height for an AR.

 

[Desert_Racer]

Re: 35mm Rings

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can't go wrong with Seekins products. A set of Seekins rings and their 20 MOA AR riser would be a great option to set the scope up at the proper height for an AR. </div></div>

Would there be any advantage between the setup you just mentioned and running an ADM that will be at the proper height out of the box?

 

[michael_aos]

Re: 35mm Rings

They do in some models, like the LT158.
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[BayouRobert]

Re: 35mm Rings

I recently used a set of IOR 35mm alloy rings. They're quite nice and light, beautifully finished and have "radiused" edges
@ the ring/scope tube contact surfaces.

 

[Rob01]

Re: 35mm Rings

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSAR FE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Would there be any advantage between the setup you just mentioned and running an ADM that will be at the proper height out of the box?</div></div>

I have never used ADM but have used alot of Seekins products and know they are top of the line so I highly recommend them. One advantage to the set up of using standard rings and the riser is that you can take the scope and rings off the AR rifle and use them on another bolt gun. They aren't always set at the higher position of a dedicated AR set up. I have my GAP-10 set up with a 20 MOA riser and set of rings so I can move my scope to my bolt gun where it spends most of its time.

If you plan on leaving the scope on the AR all the time then either set up will work.

 

[Desert_Racer]

Re: 35mm Rings

Awesome, thanks for the info.

 

[Greene]

Re: 35mm Rings

I am a big fan of the ARC ( American Rifle Co.) rings. That is what's on my Razor HD. I have a set of their Gen 2 low 35mm. I like them because of good rail engagement.

This is my 2nd set of ARC. Had a set on my NF NXS. I have not found any ring marks on either scope with these rings.

 

[tt350z]

Re: 35mm Rings

I use ARC rings with my razor as well. Would use them again in a heartbeat.

 

[KYS]

Re: 35mm Rings

ARC makes some very nice rings for the Razor's.

Their line of rings are actually very well thought out.

 

[pc3]

Re: 35mm Rings

I have a set of ARC's and gee there nicely made !!

 

[Gregch44]

Re: 35mm Rings

Don't know anything about mounting to an AR platform, but I went with US Optics for my 35mm rings.

 

[Desert_Racer]

Re: 35mm Rings

Those ARCs certainly look interesting. What height rings would you boys recommend for an AR? I'm running a PRS stock.

 

[BattleAxe]

Re: 35mm Rings

Problem with Seekins is that they're slower than Cristmas. I ordered a set of their 34mm rings on 11/29 and were told they were on back order and I'm still waiting.

 

[bohem]

Re: 35mm Rings

For an AR platform you're going to need rings that are about 30-32mm high from the ARC lineup. I forget exactly what the measurement is that they use for "High" but that's what I have for a Vortex Razor on my AR, and I'm using a PRS buttstock as well.

 

[garrettjusmc]

Re: 35mm Rings

I have the vortex rings. I have used both the low and high rings, on a heavy caliber rifle and both were great.

 

[mouse07410]

Re: 35mm Rings

I use Vortex (Seekins) rings on Rem 700, and DTA rings on SRS. Perfectly happy with both sets of rings.

 

[SurgicalPrecision]

Re: 35mm Rings

Badger Ordnance makes alloy rings for 35 mm tubes now too. I have a set of the mediums on my .338 Lapua.