02-11-2020, 12:48 PM
A5BLASTER Wrote:Just to be transparent I'm the member that has broken 5 of these mounts. I will no longer use are suggest their use.
Here is why. Depending on what size rings it has and how much offset it gives the instructions on the box ( if they still put them) give wildly diffrent torque specs.
The scope rings are a huge pain in the backside too work with and get the scope level. Not a single one of the 5 I had would hold zero. You can hold the mount in your hands and flex it, when I mean flex it, you can feel and see it twist.
Straight up those mounts are best leavt too the 3g crowd. They are not meant for hunting/defensive are precision shooting with a optic.
Where it will break is the recoil lug on the bottom, it's too thin and weak and when you torque the screws down it will shear the recoil lug right off.
As I stated in my first response I use and suggest the leupold ar mounts. I can't think of the exact model I'm useing now but it is basicly idiot/bomb proff yet not overbuilt and heavy are bulky. Not to badly priced either.
Well, this is why I ask. I had not heard of the mounts breaking. I’ll start putting money back for a LaRue. Guys, thank you! This is why I love this forum. People helping and advising each other.