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Definition: "Integral" scope ring base means two rings joined by a solid bar which stays in place with the rings and scope when you remove the scope from the rifle.
Definition: QD means "quick detach", which usually means some sort of lever or cam action that clamps the scope ring(s) to a Picatinny, Weaver or other rail fixed to the rifle. (But I am open to thumb screw or even tool-operated clamps as long as they are relatively quick for field/range swapping.)
Which of these three brands of integral QD scope mounts do you think is best? Take the poll. Also, you may vote for another brand I have not listed, but please post full mfr, model number and web link, if not an actual photo, of the brand you are aware of. Also, there is a fifth poll choice for non-integral QD scope mounts (two separate QD rings), if you think these are any good (Leupold apparently offers this). If you vote this way, please post full mfr, model number and web link, if not an actual photo.
There is another THR thread that discusses some aspects of these QD mounts. See "NObody using convential scope rings anymore?" at http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=522833.
I agree with some of the posters at that thread, that you don't have to be an "operator" or a wanna-be mall ninja to appreciate the value of good QD scope mounts:
1) Who wouldn't want to be able to swap different scopes with different capabilities onto the same rifle, and have them be zeroed?
2) I don't care about AR-style top-handle rifles. My only application is for conventional bolt guns, semi-autos, maybe even lever rifles with receiver scope.
3) Most of these mounts come in size for 1" scope tubes, but some only come in 30mm, 34 mm... tube sizes.
4) I only ask because I am in the market for several of these. (You gotta buy at least two, right? Else what's the point?)
5) Price is an issue. These puppies are around $200 or so, which is probably way more than they cost to produce, but is it more than they're worth?
Here are the three main candidates:
LaRue Tactical - LT-111, without added eye relief: http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=393 $245
LT-104 is similar but has added eye relief suitable for AR15.
American Defense - RECON-S or RECON-SL, without added eye relief: http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/11/ $170
(Noveske Rifle Works version to the right)
GG&G - Accucam QD Base GGG-1199, without added eye relief: http://www.gggaz.com/accucam-quick-detach-base-with-integral-30mm-rings-for-bolt-guns.html $200
Bobro Engineering - PRECISION OPTIC MOUNT - 30MM, ITEM NO: B03-200-300: http://www.bobroengineering.com/view/product/7/ $229
Definition: QD means "quick detach", which usually means some sort of lever or cam action that clamps the scope ring(s) to a Picatinny, Weaver or other rail fixed to the rifle. (But I am open to thumb screw or even tool-operated clamps as long as they are relatively quick for field/range swapping.)
Which of these three brands of integral QD scope mounts do you think is best? Take the poll. Also, you may vote for another brand I have not listed, but please post full mfr, model number and web link, if not an actual photo, of the brand you are aware of. Also, there is a fifth poll choice for non-integral QD scope mounts (two separate QD rings), if you think these are any good (Leupold apparently offers this). If you vote this way, please post full mfr, model number and web link, if not an actual photo.
There is another THR thread that discusses some aspects of these QD mounts. See "NObody using convential scope rings anymore?" at http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=522833.
I agree with some of the posters at that thread, that you don't have to be an "operator" or a wanna-be mall ninja to appreciate the value of good QD scope mounts:
1) Who wouldn't want to be able to swap different scopes with different capabilities onto the same rifle, and have them be zeroed?
2) I don't care about AR-style top-handle rifles. My only application is for conventional bolt guns, semi-autos, maybe even lever rifles with receiver scope.
3) Most of these mounts come in size for 1" scope tubes, but some only come in 30mm, 34 mm... tube sizes.
4) I only ask because I am in the market for several of these. (You gotta buy at least two, right? Else what's the point?)
5) Price is an issue. These puppies are around $200 or so, which is probably way more than they cost to produce, but is it more than they're worth?
Here are the three main candidates:
LaRue Tactical - LT-111, without added eye relief: http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=393 $245
LT-104 is similar but has added eye relief suitable for AR15.
American Defense - RECON-S or RECON-SL, without added eye relief: http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/11/ $170
(Noveske Rifle Works version to the right)
GG&G - Accucam QD Base GGG-1199, without added eye relief: http://www.gggaz.com/accucam-quick-detach-base-with-integral-30mm-rings-for-bolt-guns.html $200
Bobro Engineering - PRECISION OPTIC MOUNT - 30MM, ITEM NO: B03-200-300: http://www.bobroengineering.com/view/product/7/ $229
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