AR scope rings or integrated base

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NChunter89

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What do you guys prefer for scope rings for your AR platform rifles? I need something that will help to get my scope higher so i dont feel like I'm forcing my head down on the stock, but it still needs to be rugged enough not to lose zero. Should I look into an integrated base and rings mount? Or is there a certain brand of rings that may get me enough height to do what i need?

Thanks
 
RRA cantilever mount or something similar. Lots of guys swear by the Burris, which is nice, but not US-made like the RRA.
 
I have Nikon P-223 and M-223's, Burris PEPR's, and standard rail risers with rings, all of them work well. The Burris is kinda big (small disadvantage) but has lots of screws and lots of surface for grip, the Nikon's only have one screw per ring (disadvantage) but are nice and light (minor advantage), standard rail risers and rings have lots of things to move or work loose (largest disadvantage), but they offer unlimited positioning options for compatibility with different optics and shooters.

My PEPR's are all 30mm tubes, but they fit 50mm objective scopes with ease. Plenty high.
 
For 1 piece bases I've used RRA, which are built like tanks and heavy if that is what you are going for, and DNZ Freedom Reaper which is much lighter, and nicer built IMO. I've also used the AR-Stoner mount, which failed due to the mount screws stripping out the little nut-inserts because they only catch about 3 threads. I fixed that by using longer bolts with a nut on the other side, but only because I already had the mount and wanted to salvage it.

I've also used a bunch of the YHM extended risers coupled with medium height Burris Signature Zee rings, which works great but isn't as eye-appealing as some of the others.

All in all I think I like the Freedom Reaper the best, and their customer service was also great when I needed it.
 
You can use rings if have enough room on your reciever but a mount would give more flexibility for eye relief. I mostly use one piece mounts on my ARs but I have some TPS rings on the last one I built.

I've owned American Defense, Aero Precision, Bobro, and Alamo Four Star mounts. They've all been well made, each has its positives and negatives but, I would recommend any of them.
 
High or Extra High rings are what you need. Just a constraint of the AR platform. It sounds as though you are trying to mount a scope like a traditional rifle. The AR specific rings are what you want and like the others I would recommend a cantilever style.

Here is my coyote rifle with rings, you can see there is no wiggle room with this set up.
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And a Burris cantilever set up:
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I have high rings on one AR, with a compact scope, and used a Burris for a longer scope. Main issue will be eye relief, and how far forward you put your head. If you nose in on the charging handle when you shoot, you will need a cantilever mount. If not, and the scope is short, rings can work.
 
Thanks for all of the replies guys. A friend is bringing me a set of Burris XTR rings to try. I believe they are Extra-high. I am hoping these will work out for me. If I don't like the Burris rings then I will probably try a Cantilever style mount like many have mentioned here.

Thanks again!
 
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My brother bought one of those uppers with a integrated riser and he loves it. I wouldn't have one, its clumzy and in my opinion is worthless for any optic but a scope. I would get a standard upper with a rail and a cantilever for sure.
 
I'll vouch for the Rock River Arms cantilevered one piece integrated base with two rings.

I have one and can take it off/on and retain the zero if I'm careful to put it right back in the same spot on my Picatinny Rail. It retains the zero very well. I have a 50 yard and 200 yard zero's.

I use a heavy duty big bladed screw driver to secure the knurled knobs that tighten the base onto the rails.

I checked the integrated base's two rings with a lapping bar and the Wheeler Professional Scope Mounting setup and they were right on the money. I used the Wheeler level-level devices and other equipment to make sure that the scope was mounted properly. I Used the Wheeler Fat Wrench to torque the screws down properly and added some blue loc tite to the screw holes/threads to keep them from backing out.

The Rock River Arms Integrated one piece device is made of heavy duty materials and it ROCK SOLID. I have my new Nikon 4x16x42 M223 Scope mounted to it.
 


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