AR Optics Mounting? - The Firearms Forum

Sandman · 01-11-2011, 03:43 PM

I think I am going to pick up a Bushmaster with the standard carrying handle / iron sights package. I do want to be able to mount a scope, although most use will be iron sights.

Looking online, I see one adapter (weaver or picatinny to carrying handle) for about $65 or $75, and a whole bunch that look similar but run anywhere from $10 to $25. Some of these are names I recognize, like DPMS. The only difference that I can see in the descriptions / specs is that the high dollar model says you can remove and reinstall without losing zero.

Anyone have any experience / recommendations with any of these systems?

JLA · 01-11-2011, 06:50 PM

Do get one that wont lose zero. I had a DPMS on my bushy that was a see thru mount so i didnt have to remove it. it was a picatinny rail and I put a Burris PEPR mount and a Burris fullfield 2 3-9X40mm with ballistic plex. It was a damn reliable plinker out to 250 yds. That is the set-up i recommend to you since it worked flawlessly for me for over a year until I sold my ARs...

Zhurh · 01-11-2011, 10:31 PM

I bought a preban colt A2 for $440 in late 80s with old style carry handle. A few years back I put that cheap leupold AR scope with the mount that has a stud to handle. I've taken it off a couple times and holds zero when I replace.

Those Warne mounts look sweet too, can mount 2 scopes side by side. It's expensive, 200 bucks but I bet it works. In midway. It has to be mounted on rail, not carry handle.

Sandman · 01-12-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Do get one that wont lose zero. I had a DPMS on my bushy that was a see thru mount so i didnt have to remove it. it was a picatinny rail and I put a Burris PEPR mount and a Burris fullfield 2 3-9X40mm with ballistic plex. It was a damn reliable plinker out to 250 yds. That is the set-up i recommend to you since it worked flawlessly for me for over a year until I sold my ARs...

I saw a DPMS one listed. I think it was about $20 to $25. Is that the same one you have?

Sandman · 01-12-2011, 08:07 AM

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...6_SCOPE_MOUNTS

Is this the one?

Bobitis · 01-12-2011, 06:48 PM

I have that one Sandman, and no way would I expect it to hold zero.
It fits very snug in the handle, but it's only one screw holding it there.

Add to that, that the scope sits quite high on the rifle. No way are you gonna get a good cheek weld on it.

If you're talking about a removable carry handle that goes back to a flat top receiver, JLA has it spot on. The PEPR is the way to go.

Sad to hear that Josh sold his. Heres a couple pics of mine.

wyoredot · 01-15-2011, 04:53 PM

Burris has a winner with the P.E.P.R. mounting system. I have it too, and recommend it frequently. Shop around a little as some offer it cheaper than others.

Sandman · 01-19-2011, 02:46 PM

My carry handle is not removeable, so I need something to mount on top. I found a Leupold base at Cabelas and bought it, but when I got it home, it mounts flat to the top of the carry handle, which means it has about a ten degree down angle on it. That does me absolutely no good! I guess that base is for holographic or reflex sights. I want something that I can mount a scope on. The first one I saw ($66) seems to have a ridge running at an angle to make the top of the base level. I guess I will go with that one.

Bobitis · 01-19-2011, 07:23 PM

Good luck.

Let us know what you think.

gdmoody · 01-19-2011, 07:58 PM

I bought one of these for my Bushmaster with non-removable carry handle and is is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=464726

I mounted a red dot scope on it. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=784518

Sandman · 01-26-2011, 08:51 AM

If you are happy with that one, than maybe I will give it a shot.

shorter260513 · 01-26-2011, 08:30 PM

I have one like gdmoody for my M&P works great for me

01-11-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 556	AR Optics Mounting? I think I am going to pick up a Bushmaster with the standard carrying handle / iron sights package. I do want to be able to mount a scope, although most use will be iron sights. Looking online, I see one adapter (weaver or picatinny to carrying handle) for about $65 or $75, and a whole bunch that look similar but run anywhere from $10 to $25. Some of these are names I recognize, like DPMS. The only difference that I can see in the descriptions / specs is that the high dollar model says you can remove and reinstall without losing zero. Anyone have any experience / recommendations with any of these systems? -->

01-11-2011, 06:50 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: AR Optics Mounting? Do get one that wont lose zero. I had a DPMS on my bushy that was a see thru mount so i didnt have to remove it. it was a picatinny rail and I put a Burris PEPR mount and a Burris fullfield 2 3-9X40mm with ballistic plex. It was a damn reliable plinker out to 250 yds. That is the set-up i recommend to you since it worked flawlessly for me for over a year until I sold my ARs... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

01-11-2011, 10:31 PM	#3
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,834	Re: AR Optics Mounting? I bought a preban colt A2 for $440 in late 80s with old style carry handle. A few years back I put that cheap leupold AR scope with the mount that has a stud to handle. I've taken it off a couple times and holds zero when I replace. Those Warne mounts look sweet too, can mount 2 scopes side by side. It's expensive, 200 bucks but I bet it works. In midway. It has to be mounted on rail, not carry handle.

01-12-2011, 08:07 AM	#5
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 556	Re: AR Optics Mounting? http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...6_SCOPE_MOUNTS Is this the one?

01-12-2011, 06:48 PM	#6
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: AR Optics Mounting? I have that one Sandman, and no way would I expect it to hold zero. It fits very snug in the handle, but it's only one screw holding it there. Add to that, that the scope sits quite high on the rifle. No way are you gonna get a good cheek weld on it. If you're talking about a removable carry handle that goes back to a flat top receiver, JLA has it spot on. The PEPR is the way to go. Sad to hear that Josh sold his. Heres a couple pics of mine. Attached Images __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

01-19-2011, 02:46 PM	#8
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 556	Re: AR Optics Mounting? My carry handle is not removeable, so I need something to mount on top. I found a Leupold base at Cabelas and bought it, but when I got it home, it mounts flat to the top of the carry handle, which means it has about a ten degree down angle on it. That does me absolutely no good! I guess that base is for holographic or reflex sights. I want something that I can mount a scope on. The first one I saw ($66) seems to have a ridge running at an angle to make the top of the base level. I guess I will go with that one.

01-19-2011, 07:23 PM	#9
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: AR Optics Mounting? Good luck. Let us know what you think. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

01-19-2011, 07:58 PM	#10
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,407	Re: AR Optics Mounting? I bought one of these for my Bushmaster with non-removable carry handle and is is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=464726 I mounted a red dot scope on it. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=784518 __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

01-26-2011, 08:51 AM	#11
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 556	Re: AR Optics Mounting? If you are happy with that one, than maybe I will give it a shot.

01-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#12
shorter260513 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 262	Re: AR Optics Mounting? I have one like gdmoody for my M&P works great for me