Pathman 1,051 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 So Im getting the AR equipped and the scope mounted, but I’m wondering if I should turn the mount the other way so it can attach on the receiver rather then on the barrel shroud, or span both, and does it matter at all? Link to post Share on other sites
308federal 64 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Your mount will be more secure and steady if you have the mount on the whole upper receiver. By straddling the upper to the barrel assembly you are adding a point of flex or torque should something not be secured or loosens up. Between your pictatinny rail and scope rings there should be enough to get you proper eye relief. I think it would behoove you to turn it around. Let us now how you make out. Haskell_Hunter, MPSR and Pathman 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pathman 1,051 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Will Do, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Pathman 1,051 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 (edited) Turned it around and was able to get proper eye relief but couldn’t center the scope in the rings, but it’s totally mounted to the top of the receiver now. Edited January 12 by Pathman Haskell_Hunter 1 Link to post Share on other sites
308federal 64 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 By "centering the scope" do you mean distance fore & aft? Can you see the cross hairs/red dot OK? Link to post Share on other sites
Pathman 1,051 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Yes fore and aft, doesn’t matter, eye relief is perfect, just an aesthetic thing. Link to post Share on other sites
308federal 64 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I wouldn't worry about it. If your eye relief is good and the dot/reticle comes up so you are not craning your head and searching for it then the aesthetics are really inconsequential. The tube is supported and torqued to proper specs then you are good to go. Link to post Share on other sites
Pathman 1,051 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 I’m not worrying about it, it’s set up perfect, just giving you an FYI. appreciate the input. Link to post Share on other sites
MPSR 802 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Mount on top of rail.. Its important you can see the a clear view through your scope quickly.. A lazer boresighter will get you target in a few shots and are cheap.. Nice looking set up! Pathman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pathman 1,051 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 As I’m sure you can all tell, I’m just getting my feet wet with the AR stuff, so what kind of along mount do I need for the front on the barrel shroud? I have an MS1 sling, just need mounts. The rear already has QD receptacle and slots in the stock. Link to post Share on other sites
308federal 64 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 There are essentially two different types of handguards on your uppers today. One is KEYMOD The other is MLOK The KeyMod handguard was developed as a collaboration between VLTOR Weapon Systems and Noveske Rifleworks. The Modular Lock, or M-LOK was patented by Magpul Industries and introduced to the market in 2014. Judging by your picts, it looks like you have M LOK. They are essentially NOT interchangeable meaning Mlok accessories with Mlok and Keymod with Keymod. If you want to put a QD mount on the front then you will have to pick up a MLOK QD Sling Mount w Swivel. There are plenty of good places to go to get some decent prices with FAST shipping. JOE BOB'S, BCM are pretty reliable. There are a ton more. Pathman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pathman 1,051 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Thanks 308! Link to post Share on other sites
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