Cheek Rests

[Bjorn]

Does the Horde have any recommendations for cheek rests for AR-15s? My scope sits a bit high for a firm cheek weld. This group may help me avoid some bad products.

[myrifle]

What stock are you useing?

Honestly a lower scope mount will be best.

[mdram]

pool noodle

i personally got a diff stock that happened to have a check rest

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https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/s..._color=118

this is what I use.

[Happy2Shoot]

Does the Horde have any recommendations for cheek rests for AR-15s? My scope sits a bit high for a firm cheek weld. This group may help me avoid some bad products.

1) Post a picture of your rifle

2) Get lower scope rings first if possible

3) shop here

https://www.luth-ar.com/product-category/buttstocks/

[Mesa1978]

Magpul PRS Gen 3

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Magpul PRS Gen 3

I have one and I love everything about it except for the weight. So I have one for my Deer Blind rifle, but not for my walking rifle.

[Klem]

Bjorn,

How high is your scope axis above the rail?

Typically the scope axis is 1.5" above the rail, plus the inch from the rail to the bore axis is 2.5" total. This is high compared to bolt guns. My thoughts would be not to bring your cheek up to the scope but bring the scope down to the natural AR cheek weld at 1.5".

[biodsl]

What stock are you useing?

Honestly a lower scope mount will be best.

For my two ARs I consider 'precision' (and I use that term loosely), I have Nightforce Ultralight Unimounts that are 1.125 high (SKU: A190). I don't believe anyone makes a lower mount. This is too low for most people and not the best for 'heads up' tactical work. Still, I find it perfect for an solid cheek well on a Magppul MOE rifle stock. I'm not have to constantly re-adjust my position. I get on the gun and the sight picture is just there.

If you're using a Magpul CTR, Larue makes a check riser. It is tall and not adjustable, but if your rings are higher than 1.5, you might like it. (Edit: it also fits the carbine MOE).
https://www.larue.com/products/larue-tac...ock-riser/

Otherwise, I think your stuck with a Luth AR, Magpul PRS or something similar.

[Bonas]

The goal is to get your pupil quickly and consistently centered in the middle of your scope tube. As others said, a "standard" AR scope mount used with a traditional cheek weld with a "standard" AR stock is likely to put your pupil below the center of your scope. For precision work, I like a more traditional shooting position on ARs, as compared to a more "heads up" shooting position. I like DNZ Freedom Reaper mounts. They're (I think) 1.38" centered above the rail, as opposed to the "standard" of 1.5" for ARs. You can use a Magpul PRS stock to get an adjustable rise. The PRS Lite stock can occasionally be found as well. You can also modify a number of Magpul stocks by attaching a cheek riser that Magpul makes for M1As, but you'll have to shorten the riser a bit for it to allow the charging handle to cycle on ARs in most telescoping stock positions. Depending on your scope's eye relief, you might not be able to cycle the charging handle without taking off so much of the riser that it no longer provides a good cheek weld. I now just use a PRS for my precision uppers. In fact, outside of precision work, I'm moving toward the camp that something a bit higher than the "standard" 1.5" might be better all around. Ultimately,though, it's about what's fits you, your rifle, and your shooting preferences. Also, as mentioned, Nightforce makes the lowest mount out there.

[StoneHendge]

I used an Armageddon Gear Cheeky Bastard for a while. I have a round Germanic head and It got my eye up to a comfortable position on an A2 type stock with AR height Geissele mounts and a 34mm tube. I wanted to go that route because all of the precision stocks have a flat base and I prefer an angled stock base to make quick elevation judgements with my bag when shooting prone. The disadvantage of the non adjustable LOP (ie too short for my long arms) outweighed that in the end since most of my competitive shooting isn't from prone. I'd probably go that route again if I ever used a 34mm tube 1x6 or 8) with a carbine stock.

To the "buy lower mounts" crowd, I'll note that I'm now using a scope with a 56mm objective and there is only 0.08" of clearance between the objective and my rail. I know. Buy a thinner rail.

[Bjorn]

I will get some pictures for the group this weekend with a ruler. There isn't much room already between the bottom of the scope and the charge handle.

[myrifle]

I will get some pictures for the group this weekend with a ruler. There isn't much room already between the bottom of the scope and the charge handle.

Ok maybe a extended latch charging handle my help are is there room to move the scope forward?

You can get a lower mount that has more room to push the scope forward and clear the charging handle.

[Bjorn]

The goal is to get your pupil quickly and consistently centered in the middle of your scope tube. As others said, a "standard" AR scope mount used with a traditional cheek weld with a "standard" AR stock is likely to put your pupil below the center of your scope. For precision work, I like a more traditional shooting position on ARs, as compared to a more "heads up" shooting position. I like DNZ Freedom Reaper mounts. They're (I think) 1.38" centered above the rail, as opposed to the "standard" of 1.5" for ARs.

Mine is standard apparently. Best I could measure, the center of the scope is 1.5" above the rail. I still need to do the pictures for the group.

[Dub]

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/s..._color=118

this is what I use.

That's what I'll be using on mine, too.


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[grayfox]

I looked at the PRS and the Luth-AR's, pretty much equal on features but I could usually find the Luth about $110 give or take and the PRS closer to or over 200.
I'm using several Luth's in order to get a good weld and eye-scope centering. They have helped a lot.

[Mesa1978]

http://https://www.bradleycheekrest.com/Bradley-Adjustable-Black-TRACKS-BA-BLK-TRACKS.htm

I have this on a HS Precision stock, light and secure.

[Dub]

http://https://www.bradleycheekrest.com/Bradley-Adjustable-Black-TRACKS-BA-BLK-TRACKS.htm

I have this on a HS Precision stock, light and secure.

I have a sporter stocked .30'06 that one of these may work out perfectly atop.


Thanks for the link and endorsement.


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[Happy2Shoot]

@Bjorn

@Harpoon1 helped me with this add on cheek rest. I like it. Just make sure you have room to remove your bolt before you attach it.


http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthrea...post290239

https://victorcompanyusa.com/titan-universal-cheekrest

[Klem]

Bjorn,

I tried a PRS but swapped it out when realising at 1.5" above the rail you don't need a cheek riser on an AR. Having all that adjustable mechanism means there is no room for a rear compartment so it is wasted space. I prefer a Magpul MOE fixed rifle stock with compartment for spare bolt, oil, AGB wrench, and boresnake. The expensive PRS sits in the spare's drawer.

Happy's warning about removing the bolt on a bolt gun with a riser is a good one. I kept having to drop the riser on a McMillan A5 every time the bolt was inserted/removed, which is a pain. The solution was to remove a bite out of the front of the riser with a drill press and file. Then seal it up with two-part epoxy (Devcon). You don't need all the riser; your cheek only makes contact back from the front edge. By doing this the riser can stay up and fixed in place.
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