Help with QD Scope Base for AR

bigfutz · Sep 28, 2014

I started thinking about a quick disconnect scope base for a traditional style 1" scope to mount on an AR. The Burris PEPR is standing out. Any other suggestions or experiences? One piece or two separate rings? Height... cowitness or bottom 1/3 cowitness, or does it matter (would use with flip-up sights, not front tower, and would not use together due to magnification)? Reliable return to zero obviously a must-have.

Dayman · Sep 28, 2014

I have one of these. Pretty solid.

https://rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=385

beerman · Oct 2, 2014

I've been looking for a QD scope base also. I'd love to be able to take my Nikon P-223 scope on and off easily so that I can use bus when I want and scope when I need to.

I found these on Midway, been waiting for a good price and looking for reviews on them.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/62...pe-mount-picatinny-style-ar-15-flat-top-matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/52...r-mount-7-ar-15-flat-top-matte?cm_vc=wishList

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/79...-ar-15-flat-top-aluminum-matte?cm_vc=wishList

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/568482/weaver-tactical-picatinny-style-riser-mount-ar-15-flattop

I'm not sure if any one is better than the other, just sharing what I've looked at.

bigfutz · Oct 3, 2014

I like the looks and price of the RRA much better, but not so much the thumbscrews. I've got a cheapy NCStar 1.5-4 with a QD flip lever, but the mount is integral. I guess this would be the equivalent mount:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EL97V0/re ... lub1G5DAMD
but: 1) hoping for a better brand and 2) don't like the idea of inserts for a 1" setup.

bigfutz · Oct 3, 2014

Midway has the PEPR for $110 free shipping and a $20 rebate. Hmm...
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/154814 ... uctFinding

beerman · Oct 8, 2014

bigfutz said:
Midway has the PEPR for $110 free shipping and a $20 rebate. Hmm...
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/154814 ... uctFinding

I like that one. If I hadn't just bought 5.56 ammo yesterday I'd be all over that.

kg4kpg · Oct 8, 2014

I just ordered a new mount from Rock River Arms. On sale for $45 with free shipping.
http://rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuse ... ory_id=385

Clicker · Oct 19, 2014

I love the Bobro on my Blackout.

Also have an American Defense but I have not used it enough to pass judgement yet. The one ting I don't like about the AD mount is the optic can turn as you tighten the rings up.

HarperJt · Oct 21, 2014

Don't listen to Clicker but a Larue.

bigfutz · Nov 1, 2014

bigfutz said:
Midway has the PEPR for $110 free shipping and a $20 rebate. Hmm...
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/154814 ... uctFinding

Now on sale for $95 + free shipping + $20 mfg rebate!

Clicker · Nov 8, 2014

Not a QD but Aero has a new UL design that seems nice. They've run it on sale at 30% off last week, perhaps a black friday sale is planned.
http://aeroprecisionusa.com/aspx/store/productdetail.aspx?pid=47

ETA: They have some on sale right now for $56.99

bigfutz · May 24, 2018

I ended up with a PEPR. I don't know if I like the QD concept. Latch, unlatch, adjust, repeat. You can easily lose the adjustment when removed, so it's really only "quick" in the "disconnect." Seems to take much longer to put on than just tightening nuts.