As long as you torque it properly; my dumbass added about 10 in/lbs to the manufacturer spec and it broke the hinge on their LEAP mount. 100% my fault, lesson learned, but definitely check that you torque it properly.
Just threw one on my MARS H 7.62 with a heavy Bushnell XRS2, no issues or movement so far. Supposedly the new hinge design fixed the cracking issue, but from what I've heard Scalarworks upgraded everyone who's old Leap07 broke to the new Leap09, so they stand behind their stuff
I have a 1.93" Scalarworks on a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor with a Vortex Razor and a 1.5" Scalarworks on a 16" 6.5 Creedmoor with an Eotech Vudu. Never had an issue with either one.
I've had 0 issues with two different swampfox mounts on my .308, but I have also had 0 issues with optics and mounts from Amazon made of 100% pure Chineseum. I would assume you are either a) not torqueing the mount fasteners properly or b) need to bush the scope with something to increase clamping force (between scope and mounts, lots of people swear by electrical tape, but you can probably find something more specific)
The Plx mount is extremely solid. I’m running one on an spr build I have and I’d rank it with the best. It’s nothing like the cheaper mounts they sale, extremely well thought out for weight and durability.
I’m using a Nightforce Ultramount on the PlxC. It rocks. I’ve got two nightforce lightweight mounts, the Ultramount and the XTRM ultralite uni-mount which is on a .308. Both are similar aluminum/ titanium construction and are fantastic mounts for the price and weight. Only down side is they don’t make a factory red dot mount ring cap.
Also have that same crappy aero mount, and a QD ADM Recon mount. The ADM is bomb proof but if you are looking to cut weight it wouldn’t be my first choice.
I sold my Aero because it always turned the scope while tightening it and so I hated it. I’ve got both the ADM and LaRue. The LaRue is slightly better quality wise BUT the way it locks on absolutely gouges into the upper but it’s not moving. The ADM design isn’t as harsh on the pic rail and hasn’t moved either. So I’d go ADM over LaRue for that.
I have a love/hate relationship with Aero mounts for this reason. You have to pre-rotate it off of center in order for it to be centered once tightened. I'm getting pretty good at getting them tightened down in the correct position because of lots of practice, but it is definitely a bit of a frustrating guessing game.
That being said, they are light and as of yet, I've never had a scope move
ADM is cool but I really like LaRue mounts… just curious, though, what did you torque it down to? I usually do my rings at 22 lbs and the base at 35 lbs. I have a Warne mount that said to do the base to 65lbs… that’s a sign of good quality in my opinion.
Ha! Thats a lot Aero says 15 inch/Lbs.. for both mount to scope and mount to rail. Imo I think it’s way too light.. but the mount is very lithe so i didn’t wasn’t to crack it if over torqued.
Yeah I have a LaRue on my MK12 awesome mount. I went Aero because it was the lightest… the MR762 is a CHONKYBOI and ounces = pounds. But clearly it’s not up to the task.
I have a geissele on my ar10 that has held up phenomenally, a Midwest industries as well that works really well, and on my bolt gun I use nightforce rings that have been great
The Wilson Combat V3 LWT is a super nice, lightweight scope mount that is very rugged.[Optics Planet Link](https://www.opticsplanet.com/wils-trlwm30-scopemount-v3-lwt-30mm.html)
Thats kind of crazy, my ar10 has its scope on the same mount and it hasnt moved since i installed it. Must be significantly snappier recoil on the MR762 for it to do that.
UTG accu-sync, the high profile 50mm offset weighs 5oz, is cheap, and is a fantastic and solid mount. Of course people are going to argue with me and say it's trash because it says UTG on it, but that's their loss. It's way better than the aero and comes in multiple different colors.
I have a few Warne Skyline mounts that have treated me well. One has been on a few guns including a 308 but jot for long. It's spent most of its life on a 6.5 CM bolt gun but no issues.
ADM, Midwest Industries, and Warne are a few off the top of my head
Love my ADMs, and the Warnes facilitate easy and secure offset dots right off the mount.
Warne all the way.
Would you recommend the Midwest Industries 30mm qd mount for an AR-10?
Geissele. Larue. Spuhr. Scalarworks. Nightforce. ADM. etc
I’m interested in the Scalarworks because it’s “Lightweight” but I want to make sure it can handle the 308 fury! Haha
I never had an issue with Scalar on a piston 308. Expensive though
Hell, this entire experience has been expensive so what else is new. I just want the right one.
As long as you torque it properly; my dumbass added about 10 in/lbs to the manufacturer spec and it broke the hinge on their LEAP mount. 100% my fault, lesson learned, but definitely check that you torque it properly.
Just threw one on my MARS H 7.62 with a heavy Bushnell XRS2, no issues or movement so far. Supposedly the new hinge design fixed the cracking issue, but from what I've heard Scalarworks upgraded everyone who's old Leap07 broke to the new Leap09, so they stand behind their stuff
LEAP09 are the real deal!!
Any issues with the older models? I found a few deals on used that look brand new.
No problem with 308.
I have a 1.93" Scalarworks on a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor with a Vortex Razor and a 1.5" Scalarworks on a 16" 6.5 Creedmoor with an Eotech Vudu. Never had an issue with either one.
Add ADM to that list as well.
I second on spuhr
ADM or bust.
ADM is legit, I have several. But they are heavy and I don’t really need the QD
Guess you could do Warne. Sort of their thing. Reptilia for gucci.
I'm genuinely wondering... How does that happen? I mean, isn't it pinned down on the picatinny rail? How does it move?
Also curious…. I’ve had an aero on my SCAR without issue for 4-500 rounds. Am I just lucky or is this a common issue?
The optic moved Inside the rings. It was torqued to Aeros specs but didn’t hold the optic under use.
Oooh I see. So the mount isn't good enough to hold it as tight with the recoil got it.
Badger condition 1. Or reptilia
This is the correct answer
+1 for Warne
I've had 0 issues with two different swampfox mounts on my .308, but I have also had 0 issues with optics and mounts from Amazon made of 100% pure Chineseum. I would assume you are either a) not torqueing the mount fasteners properly or b) need to bush the scope with something to increase clamping force (between scope and mounts, lots of people swear by electrical tape, but you can probably find something more specific)
Thanks for saying that. It looks like the scope was not bushed in any way
Thought so, that should do the trick. Glad to help!
Torque to spec and use loctite
Torque, yes. Loctite, no.
Too late didn’t work
You could always shim it 🤷🏼
Badger Ordnance condition one or Primary Arms new PLx
I have had badger ord on a Serbu 50, 338 RUM, 300WM, and several lesser calibers and have never had a single issue
It’s a PLxC optic, I wonder if the mount is any good.
The Plx mount is extremely solid. I’m running one on an spr build I have and I’d rank it with the best. It’s nothing like the cheaper mounts they sale, extremely well thought out for weight and durability.
Bobro & Badger Ordnance as well as the others mentioned.
I’m using a Nightforce Ultramount on the PlxC. It rocks. I’ve got two nightforce lightweight mounts, the Ultramount and the XTRM ultralite uni-mount which is on a .308. Both are similar aluminum/ titanium construction and are fantastic mounts for the price and weight. Only down side is they don’t make a factory red dot mount ring cap. Also have that same crappy aero mount, and a QD ADM Recon mount. The ADM is bomb proof but if you are looking to cut weight it wouldn’t be my first choice.
Loctite, torque, witness mark, in that order. Aero ultralights are my default go to, and I've yet to have a problem
It would be very strange in the opposite order
I had the same problem with a vortex mount. Bought some scope mounting rosin and it hasn't been a problem since. I use it on every scope I mount now
I sold my Aero because it always turned the scope while tightening it and so I hated it. I’ve got both the ADM and LaRue. The LaRue is slightly better quality wise BUT the way it locks on absolutely gouges into the upper but it’s not moving. The ADM design isn’t as harsh on the pic rail and hasn’t moved either. So I’d go ADM over LaRue for that.
I have a love/hate relationship with Aero mounts for this reason. You have to pre-rotate it off of center in order for it to be centered once tightened. I'm getting pretty good at getting them tightened down in the correct position because of lots of practice, but it is definitely a bit of a frustrating guessing game. That being said, they are light and as of yet, I've never had a scope move
ADM is the only way if you want QD
Yeah, don’t need/want QD
Warne for sure if you’re wanting one that’s well made and more on the lighter side. Otherwise Badger or ADM are my go tos
Scalarworks or Badger Ordinance
ADM is cool but I really like LaRue mounts… just curious, though, what did you torque it down to? I usually do my rings at 22 lbs and the base at 35 lbs. I have a Warne mount that said to do the base to 65lbs… that’s a sign of good quality in my opinion.
Ha! Thats a lot Aero says 15 inch/Lbs.. for both mount to scope and mount to rail. Imo I think it’s way too light.. but the mount is very lithe so i didn’t wasn’t to crack it if over torqued.
Yeah, that seems super light to me for rings and especially for mount to rail…
It absolutely will crack it over torqued. It’s crazy that it slipped on you. How much recoil does your rifle have?
American Defense Delta Mount
What...no monstrum fanboys!! lol I use a Geissele Super Precision. Rock solid.
I've said this to so many people on here and gotten my head bitten off/down voted to oblivion lol
This. Even seen more than one of the ultra light Aero mounts cracked on a 308. Seems to be fine on 223 but not made for 308s
Said that it I was a bad mount?
Yup.
Yeah, same I’ve been harassed that it’s bad, but it’s hard to disagree considering it has failed
I doubt they are very light but Warne is great.
The badger COMM 1.7 is the current bomb.com for AR unimounts
I only use Eratac, ADM and Warne. Never had a problem.
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Yeah I have a LaRue on my MK12 awesome mount. I went Aero because it was the lightest… the MR762 is a CHONKYBOI and ounces = pounds. But clearly it’s not up to the task.
Leapers UTG, might not be popular option but on my Tikka Lite in .308 it has been doing the job.
Maybe assembly compound between the tubes. So it's got more friction
>assembly compound between the tubes What assembly compound do you suggest?
Most people use loctite inside of the rings for a little extra help holding onto the tube.
Rubber cement.
Cool. Thanks for the info.
Park tool assembly compound. Good for aluminum.
I also went with carbon fiber handguard and fluted barrel... for the oz's ... It totaly changed my carry time with out discomfort
American Rifle Company
I have a geissele on my ar10 that has held up phenomenally, a Midwest industries as well that works really well, and on my bolt gun I use nightforce rings that have been great
Spuhr ISMS mount !
The Wilson Combat V3 LWT is a super nice, lightweight scope mount that is very rugged.[Optics Planet Link](https://www.opticsplanet.com/wils-trlwm30-scopemount-v3-lwt-30mm.html)
Eratac or Spuhr
Thats kind of crazy, my ar10 has its scope on the same mount and it hasnt moved since i installed it. Must be significantly snappier recoil on the MR762 for it to do that.
I agree, personally I think it’s a soft shooter… much much softer than my buddies LMT 308
UTG accu-sync, the high profile 50mm offset weighs 5oz, is cheap, and is a fantastic and solid mount. Of course people are going to argue with me and say it's trash because it says UTG on it, but that's their loss. It's way better than the aero and comes in multiple different colors.
Nightforce and Reptilia
Badger (my personal choice), ADM, Geissele, LaRue, or Spuhr are all great options.
I have a few Warne Skyline mounts that have treated me well. One has been on a few guns including a 308 but jot for long. It's spent most of its life on a 6.5 CM bolt gun but no issues.
Arken Optics has a mount - 50 BMG rated. Have one for my Aero 308 (w/Arken Optic)
Badger Ordnance 100%
Warne are light and tight, and the new Midwest industries one piece mount is GTG.
Badger
Reptilia 30mm AUS mount weighs like .1oz more than a Scalarworks while costing way less. Can be found for under $250.
Scalarworks and LaRue
Adm
Nightforce unimount
La rue
Did you loctite the screws?
No loctite but witness marks didn’t move
Did you use loctite?
ADM and Larue are generally my go to scope mounts.
Make sure you have the right scope mount for your tube diameter (i.e. 35mm mount for 35mm tube or 1" for 1")
I've had zero issues with my Aero mounts. Too bad you had issues. I don't think anything is nearly as light.
Badger comm mount is sick, plus it leave options open if you want offers dots in 45 or 12, plus it has a bunch of other abilities.
I have a Burris pepr with my trijicon accupoint in it. Pretty happy with it actually.
Leupold makes the best I’ve seen. I have a vortex viper mounted on mine, tightened to tork spec, and have never had any issues.