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Scope riser for AR?

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November 19, 2019, 07:32 AM
Leemur
Scope riser for AR?
Any brands to stay away from? Need a cantilevered riser for a Bushnell 3-9.
November 19, 2019, 08:36 AM
fritz
There are 2 threads on the first page of this section which discuss mounts.
November 19, 2019, 09:54 AM
Leemur
quote:
Originally posted by fritz:
There are 2 threads on the first page of this section which discuss mounts.


I see threads about rings. I need a riser only. Thanks though.
November 19, 2019, 06:36 PM
RHINOWSO
So you want a riser for rings?

Old school.
November 19, 2019, 08:06 PM
sasquatch28
I use a cantilever Burris PEPR QD Mount. It works great.
November 21, 2019, 07:20 AM
JPD217
I use a Burris PEPR mount on my 5.56 upper, but when I built the 6.5 Grendel upper I wanted the scope lower than the PEPR would allow. I bought this, but it is a 20 MOA mount. I believe they also have one on Amazon that is 0 MOA.

https://www.amazon.com/Canted-...id=1574341291&sr=8-8





Works ok, I would recommend lock tight on the screws.
November 21, 2019, 08:08 AM
old rugged cross
Skip the riser and just use the right height rings. Best option ever Wink



"Practice like you want to play in the game"
November 21, 2019, 10:35 AM
Leemur
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Skip the riser and just use the right height rings. Best option ever Wink


I can’t use rings with this scope, hence the need for the riser.
November 21, 2019, 11:11 AM
old rugged cross
Why? Eye relief issue. A bushnell variable scope should not be an issue for an AR

A LaRue SPR mount is not a riser, persae. But a really good set up. And not some chicom unit.



"Practice like you want to play in the game"
November 21, 2019, 03:16 PM
fritz
quote:
Originally posted by Leemur:
I can’t use rings with this scope, hence the need for the riser.

Could you explain this further -- preferably with pictures.

From Bushnell's pictures on the web, this scope appears to be pretty straight forward in size and in type of construction, which means it works well with rings.

Rings are available in many styles and in many heights -- from bore-hugging to high enough to require building up the buttstock for a normal cheek weld.

One-piece mounts work well with the majority of ARs. There are multiple ring heights, flat or canted bases, and cantilevered mounts for those who use a nose-to-charging-handle cheek weld.
November 22, 2019, 07:33 AM
Leemur
Nevermind, I though the rings were a part of the scope. Derp.
November 22, 2019, 07:44 AM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by Leemur:
Nevermind, I though the rings were a part of the scope. Derp.
Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin
November 22, 2019, 08:34 AM
IndianaBoy
Check out the Warne X-Skel.

Inexpensive. Solid. Well built.


November 22, 2019, 08:45 AM
Leemur
quote:
Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
quote:
Originally posted by Leemur:
Nevermind, I though the rings were a part of the scope. Derp.
Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin


Stop taking so much pleasure in my old age shenanigans.
November 22, 2019, 08:59 AM
old rugged cross
We have all been there Leemur. And will be there again. There are a lot worse places to be. Smile



"Practice like you want to play in the game"
November 22, 2019, 10:29 AM
fritz
quote:
Originally posted by IndianaBoy:
Check out the Warne X-Skel.

Inexpensive. Solid. Well built.

+1
I just received an X-Skel mount from Warne -- courtesy of a prize table. I haven't installed it yet, as I'm working through scope upgrades & rotations.

The X-Skel seems to be pretty solid and well made. It seems to be lighter than my other one-piece mounts. List price is quite reasonable compared to some of my other mounts.
November 25, 2019, 01:34 PM
mrmn50
Try eBay for your risers.