Rifle Scopes Question about scope with RMR setup

[tna9001]

Hey guys, I'm looking at the NF NXS 2.5-10x42 with an RMR to put on an AR. I'm wondering about mounting options particularly mount height for the scope. What are you all running for this kind of setup?

Thank you

 

[_Windrider_]

30 mm 1 Piece Unimount - 20MOA Extra High (1.3

P/N 306-96

www.badgerordnance.com

 

[j-dubya]

1.375 - 1.50 on Badgers. 1.44 - 1.50 on Nightforce. 1.50 is going to be your straight-through height for any nv/thermal devices mounted in front. Anywhere in the height range is going to be fine and what you’re likely already used to. Your RMR will be much higher than that.

 

[tna9001]

1.375 - 1.50 on Badgers. 1.44 - 1.50 on Nightforce. 1.50 is going to be your straight-through height for any nv/thermal devices mounted in front. Anywhere in the height range is going to be fine and what you’re likely already used to. Your RMR will be much higher than that.

Great info, thank you.

 

[tna9001]

Great info, thank you.

Are you running the RMR on a 45 degree offset or on top of the scope?

 

[j-dubya]

I have in the past, but not currently. Just T1’s for about the past ten years. Docters/J-points before that. It’s all the same.

 

[DustBun]

I can not address your application but thought I would share what I have on my SR-25. I have a Leupold Deltapoint Pro mounted on top of a Spuhr mount above the scope.

 

[tna9001]

I can not address your application but thought I would share what I have on my SR-25. I have a Leupold Deltapoint Pro mounted on top of a Spuhr mount above the scope.

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Nice rig!

 

[shoobe01]

I don't get along well with dual-plane optics, so gave up on mine but have friends who like them, seen some setups.

I'd definitely look into scope mounts designed for this. DustBun's Spuhr setup is one solid answer. They also have a mount that screws into the side if you like 45° mounting for the mini RDS.

Almost too strong and big for RDS, but nicely high if you have tall adjustment dials is the Badger rail that attaches to their mount, officially for LRFs

Badger's Condition One mount is modular, allows mounting at 45° low off to either side, rear or foreward, and maybe other things, I haven't looked in detail but sort recall a not-angled mount? Here's one mode:

LaRue also makes one that comes with one piece mount (LT845) and might have some lower-profile options

Reptillia has one specific to the RMR for their mounts and the Geissele mounts:

 

[TacticalPlinker]

Spurh / RMR will work Great ...

 

[DustBun]

On my SR-15 I have the ACOG with the RMR built onto it, model TA11-C-100565. It's a little higher than I like and took a bit to get used to it but it works well for my application. Again, I know I am not addressing your needs, just sharing ideas.

I like the Reptillia that @shoobe01 posted, although I would place it on the objective side of the turret. I know it's not his picture. Sooo many options, too little money.

 

[iktomi]

I run my RMRs at 12.

I typically mount the magnified optic as low as I can (gas guns) and clear the objective scope cap to rail.

(Nightforce cantilever 30mm at 1.124.)

The RMR has to clear the elevation knob.

That tends to locate the RMR pretty high above the bore (+2.25"). It is conducive to an upright stance, naked eye alignment at distance, and can be pressed into work with NV.

 

[theLBC]

if you only need 10x, have you considered an LVPO?

 

[TacticalPlinker]

if you only need 10x, have you considered an LVPO?

I agree. The Vortex Gen 3 I posted has a tighter eye box at 10x but the benefits of its speed at 1x is a tradeoff I'm happy with. The RMR is only for critters that pop up un announced if I'm at higher mag.

 

[tna9001]

if you only need 10x, have you considered an LVPO?

Yeah, I had a K16i. It’s great for what it is but it’s just not suited for my application.

 

[beetroot]

I can not address your application but thought I would share what I have on my SR-25. I have a Leupold Deltapoint Pro mounted on top of a Spuhr mount above the scope.

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That's a sweet looking set up.
What do you think of the USO B17? The specs indicate the scope tunnels a lot (3.2-5.5x) is this the case?

 

[DustBun]

That's a sweet looking set up.
What do you think of the USO B17? The specs indicate the scope tunnels a lot (3.2-5.5x) is this the case?

Thank you.
I am very happy with the B17. I have the Horus H102 reticle and internal level in it. The glass is very clear and the turrets are crisp and track well. In regards to scope tunneling I haven't paid that much attention to it since I am normally up at >10X magnification. I will check it out tonight when I get it home and respond back.

 

[DustBun]

That's a sweet looking set up.
What do you think of the USO B17? The specs indicate the scope tunnels a lot (3.2-5.5x) is this the case?

I did not see any tunneling at all from 3.2X to 5.5X all the way to 17X. Zero tunneling. I would be interested to know how that can be considered from the specs so I know what to look for in the future. Hope that helps.

 

[beetroot]

I did not see any tunneling at all from 3.2X to 5.5X all the way to 17X. Zero tunneling. I would be interested to know how that can be considered from the specs so I know what to look for in the future. Hope that helps.

The spec sheet shows quite a wide FOV at 17x but the FOV spec at 3.2x is comparatively narrow.

But if you are saying there is no tunneling then there must be a mistake in the spec sheet.

 

[DustBun]

The spec sheet shows quite a wide FOV at 17x but the FOV spec at 3.2x is comparatively narrow.

But if you are saying there is no tunneling then there must be a mistake in the spec sheet.

I did not even know what scope tunneling was prior to this so I watched a video on it. My B17 reacts the same as the second scope discussed which is why I say it does not tunnel.

 

[beetroot]

I did not even know what scope tunneling was prior to this so I watched a video on it. My B17 reacts the same as the second scope discussed which is why I say it does not tunnel.

Thanks, I guess the spec sheet is wrong then.

 

[Bakwa]

I'm running the same Badger mount Tacticaldillhole mentioned for my NXS 2.5-10. Offset SRO in a Arisaka mount underneath.
Ran this same setup in my 5.56 DMR and loved it. Just moved it over to my new large frame rifle (as you can see in this living room pic).
Trying to decide myself if I want to re-replicate this on that 5.56 again or try a long range capable LPVO on it.