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30mm Scope Mount

After selling rifle scopes on eBay for 6 years I can say with absolute certainty that the one area that confuses prospective new scope owners more than any is the choice of scope mounts. The good news is that unless your rifle is an unusual or vintage type then choosing the right scope mounts is simple. In this article you'll learn how to quickly determine what type you need.

So the, you have a new rifle and want to get a nice telescopic rifle scope to help you shoot better? And make it look very cool too

Selecting a rifle scope can be a tricky process in itself and I won't cover it in this article except briefly now: If you are shooting in normal dawn to dusk type light at ranges no more than say 300 yards/metres then get a 3-9x40 or similar variable magnification scope. 3-9 = it ranges between 3 and 9x magnification and the 40 bit means it has a 40mm wide lens at the end. This is a very good general purpose combination and there are options for most budgets from cheap to military.

Now what you need in order to fix the scope to the rifle are mounts. This should not be tricky but to save time, hassle and cost in returning incorrect mounts to the seller it's good to get it right first time.

There are 2 things you need to know:

1) What mounts are need for your scope in terms of (a) height and (b) ring diameter.

2) What type of rifles scope receiver grooves you have.

In many cases you may find scope and mount packages sold together, in these cases you can be sure that they will be correct for the scope but you still need to be sure that they will be OK for your rifle before you go ahead. If not then you'll need to ask the seller if they can swap for another type.

What mounts are need for your scope

Scope mounts come in 3 main heights. By height I mean how high they will lift the scope off the rifle. There are 3 main heights:

• Low - For scopes with upto 32mm lenses
• Medium - For scopes with upto 42mm lenses
• High - For scopes with 40-56mm lenses

There are also such things as ultra high but you're unlikely to need those unless you have a specialized requirement.

The size of lens rule is a good general guide but also bring your rifle into consideration. If it has say a bolt action then it's best to go for a high mount even with a smaller lens scope.

Scope Tube Diameter is the second consideration when matching mounts to scope.

Most scopes have a 25mm (1 inch) body tube and you'll find that most mounts are for these scopes. If not then they will specify that they are for a different diameter body - you'll find some with 30mm tubes. So be sure you know what your scopes body tube diameter is the choose your mounts to match.

What type of rifles scope receiver grooves you have

By this I mean the place where the scope mounts will attach on top of the rifle.

Commonly referred to as the scope base or rail, grooves or receiver.

There are 2 main types: Standard and Weaver (also often called Picatinny or Tactical)

In turn mounts are commonly referred to as Standard or Weaver mounts.

Standard -

• 2 grooved lines running front to back along the top of the rifle body
•  Between 9 and 13mm apart.

Weaver/Picatinny/Tactical -

• The grooves are 20-22mm apart
• The base is often more of a solid block design with horizontal "slats" across it (some mounts have arrestor blocks in their bases that give an extra degree of lock by mating with these grooves)

Standard bases are as the name suggests very common. They are the standard these days for air rifle and paintball guns and many lower powered pistols.

Weaver bases are to be found on higher power higher recoil rifles, especially military, hunting and shotguns. They are also found on many airsoft rifles where the replication is very accurate.

Your mount choice factors combine then...Examples

Your have an air rifle with a standard base and are getting a 3-9x40 scope with a 25mm tube = Standard Medium or High mounts.

Hunting rifle with 20mm weaver base  and you're getting a 6-24x50 scope with 30mm tube = High 30mm Weaver mounts.

1 or 2 piece?

This is a further division, I add this for completeness. If you're new then I'd say go for 2 piece as your first type.

1 piece is where the whole mount body is a single molded unit. This type is very strong and solid but may not be an option if you have a bolt action or top magazine rifle.

2 piece - Simply 2 mounts that you position on the rifle base rail. Not quite the rigidity of the 1 piece but more flexible in terms of positioning and ability to "work around" obstructions. Cheaper too.

I hope this article helps you make the right choice. Once you break it down into steps making the right rifle scope mount choice is not hard and will let you zero your new cool looking rifle scope as quickly as possible!

Nick, originally from the UK now lives in Sweden with wife Lena, 2 daughters and a Border Terrier called Gunnar. He runs Zero Rifle Scope which, hardly surprisingly is all about rifle scopes, how to zero, calibrate and use them. The site also has many free articles and a big free hunting, shooting and military downloads section. Then for the more specialized there is the US Army Sniper Guide and a very detailed Worst Case Survival Guide for download.

ProMag PM067A Mount 30mm Ar15 Flat Top Scope Black $68.6 The scope mount allows attachment of a 30mm diameter tube scope to the rifle. The mount ensures proper scope height without the need for extra high rings. The mount is quick detachable held in place by a full L spring loaded locking bar with two thumb screws. Constructed of hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum. Color: Black. Fits: AR15. Size: 30 mm.

American Defense Mfg RECON30 Scope Mount 30mm $250.97 The ADRECON mount is made for putting high power glass onto a flattop style AR15. The cantilever throws the scope out front allowing you to get the right eye relief. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 MilSpec anodize. Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment. Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver. Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear. Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement. Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum. Hard coat anodized for a lifetime of performance. Fully adjustable to fit both in spec and out of spec rail systems. The Auto Lock Lever system. Height with 30 mm rings: 1.47 inches.

Nc Star M2Rd30 30Mm Scope Adapter With Double Weaver Base $24.3 Designed to mount onto a 30mm magnified scope these Scope ring provides added modularity to your optic. Easily mounted to your scope with a simple clamp style system and constructed out of high grade aluminum this scope ring mount is the perfect option for a DMR Style set up. Two Weaver style rails offer the opportunity to mount a variety of accessories including but not limited to red dots flashlights and lasers. Specifications:. Build material: Aluminum. Color: Black.

American Defense Mfg. SCOUTS30 Quick Release 30mm Scope Mount $186.47 Quick release 30 mm scope Mount. Finish: Black. Fits: Picatinny. Very exquisite and beautiful design. High quality with reasonable price. Superior customer service. Our most popular model. 100 Safe and secure shopping

Leupold Sako 30mm Scope Ring Mounts - Medium - Black Matte - 51036 $110 This Leupold Sako Ring Mount system applies the strength of Leupold mount construction to a Sako rifle. An excellent substitute for standard Sako Scope Ring Mounts, these Scope Ring Mounts come in a variety of heights.

Leupold Sako 30mm Scope Ring Mounts - High - Black Matte - 51037 $110 This Leupold Sako Ring Mount system applies the strength of Leupold mount construction to a Sako rifle. An excellent substitute for standard Sako Scope Ring Mounts, these Scope Ring Mounts come in a variety of heights.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope Low Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRING-L $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Low Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 0. 75 inches (19mm) from the base. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope Medium Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRNG-M $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Medium Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 0. 94 inches (24mm) from the base. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope High Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRNG-H $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Medium Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 1. 22 inches (31mm) from the base rail surface. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

GGandG GGG1384 Flt Bolt Mount with 30Mm Rings $221.13 The Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) has gained in popularity with shooters in the civilian and law enforcement community. Technical advisors advised us that the scope most often used on SPR rifles is a 30mm low powered variable optic placed forward on the AR15/M16 flattop receiver. To meet the specific optic mounting needs of the SPR shooters we have introduced new FLT Scope Mount With 30mm Integral Rings. This version of the FLT Scope Mount is a semipermanent bolt on installation using a standard squeeze rail configuration side bar and 1/2 hex nuts. Both offer forward scope mounting. For comparative purposes the SPR Scope Mount places the scope forward 1.5 inches more than the GG and G AC30 Scope Mount. The FLT Mount is lightweight weighing in at only 5.5 ounces and is 5 inches long. It is low profile allowing excellent cheek weld when mounted to the AR15/M16 flattop upper receiver. The height from the centerline of the 30mm integral rings to the top of the dovetail mounting platform is 1.460 inches. The center to center dimension of the rings is 3.750 inches. It is manufactured from 6061 T6 aluminum and Type III hard anodized matte black to milspec. Type: Mount. Color: Black. Fit: 30mm Tube.

Leupold CZ 30mm Scope Ring Mounts - CZ 527 - Medium - Black Matte - 61666 $110 The Leupold CZ 527 Scope Ring Mounts provide a secure and repeatable mounting solution for fitting a rifle scope with a 30mm main tube to your CZ 527 rifle. These Leupold CZ 527 Scope Ring Mounts provide a medium high mount that is suitable for most riflescopes with objectives up to 44mm in diameter.

Leupold CZ 30mm Scope Ring Mounts - CZ 550 - Medium - Black Matte - 61885 $110 These Leupold CZ 550 Scope Ring Mounts provide a secure and repeatable mounting solution for fitting a rifle scope with a 30mm main tube to your CZ 550 rifle. These Scope Ring Mounts provide a medium high mount that is suitable for most riflescopes with objectives up to 44mm in diameter.

Leupold CZ 30mm Scope Ring Mounts - CZ 527 - High - Black Matte - 61830 $110 These Leupold CZ 527 Scope Ring Mounts provide a secure and repeatable mounting solution for fitting a riflescope with a 30mm main tube to your CZ 527 rifle. These Leupold Scope Ring Mounts provide a high mount that is suitable for most rifle scopes with objectives larger than 44mm.

FM FMTM30 Tactical Rail Mount System for 30Mm Rube Scopes Black $48.69 30mm TACTICAL RAIL SCOPE MOUNT SYSTEM. Picatinny mounts on rings. See through. Designed to enhance any AR15 rifle. Lightweight machined aluminum. Black matte finish.

Nc Star Mar9 Ar15 Carry Handle 30Mm Scope Mount With 1 In. InsertsCompact 2.50 In. $29.7 The NCStar Carry Handle Short Ring Mount is designed for AR15 or M16 A2 carry handles to provide repeatable zero top mounting of 30mm or 1in tube accessories. This mount will let you maintain the comfort of your carry handle configuration while mounting sighting accessories that do not interfere with the handguard. This mount is Type III hard coat anodized in a durable nonreflective matte black finish for military grade durability that lasts a lifetime. Features:. A2 Carry Handle Mounting. 1in Tube Ring Inserts. Impact Resistant Body Design. Lightweight and Compact. Weather Proof. Specifications:. Fits 30mm and 1in Tubes. Type III Anodized MilSpec Hard Coat. NonReflective Matte Black Finish. 6061 T6 Aircraft Grade Lightweight Aluminum Construction. Length: 2.49in.

Leupold CZ 30mm Scope Ring Mounts - CZ 550 - High - Black Matte - 61790 $110 The Leupold CZ 550 Scope Ring Mounts provide a secure and repeatable mounting solution for fitting a rifle scope with a 1. 0 inch main tube to your CZ 550 rifle. These Leupold Scope Ring Mounts provide a higher mount that is suitable for most riflescopes with an objective lens larger than 44mm.

Dednutz 11006 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $140.38 The Game Reaper OnePiece Scope Mount from DNZ Products is lightweight and rugged with extreme accuracy. It is also the simplest easiest scope mount to install in the firearms industry. No Lapping Required Machined from a solid block of 6061T6 aluminum Totally American made and packaged Up to 4times more thread lengtha full 1/2 . Color: Black. Size: 30mm. High mount.

Dednutz 11007 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $140.38 The Game Reaper OnePiece Scope Mount from DNZ Products is lightweight and rugged with extreme accuracy. It is also the simplest easiest scope mount to install in the firearms industry. No Lapping Required Machined from a solid block of 6061T6 aluminum Totally American made and packaged Up to 4times more thread lengtha full 1/2 . Color: Black. Size: 30mm. XHigh mount.

Burris 410341 ArPepr Scope Mnt 30Mm/Picat Tops $116.29 ARPEPR Scope Mount 30mm/Picatinny Tops. Manufacture ID: 410341. Proper Eye Position Ready for combat riflescopes this mount provides 2 of forward scope positioning on the M4 and AR15 platform. Ring bases are milled as a single tough unit and ring tops feature Picatinny tops for mounting additional accessories. 30mm

Weaver 49120 Top Mount Rings 30MM High Black $38.27 Detachable Top Mount Rings 30mm High Matte Black. Manufacture ID: 49120. 30mm High; Saddle height (in.): 0.500; Scope objective lens size: 4244mm. The most trusted scope mounts in the world. Wide top straps hold under the toughest recoil. To remove a Weaver detachable topmounted scope you just loosen two thumb nuts and it s off. Remounting is just as easy. Tighten each thumb nut until both are snug and you re back to zero. Warranty: Weaveramp;rsquo;s Limited Lifetime Warranty: Blount warrants Weaver products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by its original owner. Repair/Replacement will be done when returned without charge except for shipping.

Bill Hicks MILLET AL00717 Millet Rings Weaver 30Mm Med Matte $46.37 MILLETT 30mm AngleLoc Rings The AngleLoc windage adjustable scope mount system is the most significant improvement to the traditional WeaverStyle mount in many years. All components are made of heat treated nickel steel for rock solid durability. Height: Medium. Tube Diameter: 30mm. Finish: Matte Black.

Bill Hicks MILLET AL00718 Millet Rings Weaver 30Mm High Matte $46.37 MILLETT 30mm AngleLoc Rings The AngleLoc windage adjustable scope mount system is the most significant improvement to the traditional WeaverStyle mount in many years. All components are made of heat treated nickel steel for rock solid durability. Height: High. Tube Diameter: 30mm. Finish: Matte Black.

Bill Hicks MILLET AL00017 Millet Rings Weaver 30Mm Med Gloss $46.37 MILLETT 30mm AngleLoc Rings The AngleLoc windage adjustable scope mount system is the most significant improvement to the traditional WeaverStyle mount in many years. All components are made of heat treated nickel steel for rock solid durability. Height: Medium. Tube Diameter: 30mm. Finish: Black.

Leupold 51043 Ring Mount 30mm Extra High Matte Rug M77 $91.84 Leupold designed these ring mounts in various sizes so you can mount any Leupold scope on a Ruger 1 M77 or 77/22 rifle. Machined from solid steel for critical tolerances and all around good looks Leupold Ring mounts offer greater mounting flexibility for these Ruger rifles. Type: Ring Mount. Size: 30mm.

Bill Hicks MILLET AL00917 Millet Rings Weaver 30Mm Med Nickel $54.21 The AngleLoc windageadjustable scope mount system is the most significant improvement to the traditional Weaver Style mount in many years. All components are made of heat treated nickelsteel for rocksolid durability. When compared to others Millett scope mounts can t be beat. Height: Medium. Tube Diameter: 30mm. Finish: Nickel.

Leupold Quick Release 30mm Scope Rings - Medium - Black - 49930 $60 The Leupold Quick Release Ring Mount promises repeatable accuracy. Super-close machining tolerances are at the heart of this patented lever mechanism. By turning the lever forward, an eccentric on the lever shaft engages the base of the ring. This pulls the ring down and forward on the base, locking it solidly into its zero position.

Leupold Quick Release 30mm Scope Rings - High - Silver - 57527 $60 The Leupold Quick Release Ring Mount promises repeatable accuracy. Super-close machining tolerances are at the heart of this patented lever mechanism. By turning the lever forward, an eccentric on the lever shaft engages the base of the ring. This pulls the ring down and forward on the base, locking it solidly into its zero position.

Leupold Quick Release 30mm Scope Rings - Low - Black Matte - 51717 $60 The Leupold Quick Release Ring Mount promises repeatable accuracy. Super-close machining tolerances are at the heart of this patented lever mechanism. By turning the lever forward, an eccentric on the lever shaft engages the base of the ring. This pulls the ring down and forward on the base, locking it solidly into its zero position.

Leupold Weaver-Style 30mm Scope Rings - Low - Black Matte - 49861 $108 Leupold Weaver-Style Rings are engineered to retrofit any existing cross-slot base, thus converting existing mount bases into a quick-detach system. However, for the kind of fail-safe, return-to-zero performance thats typical of Leupold Detachable Accuracy Mounts, they recommend that your team Leupold Weaver-Style rings with Leupold Weaver-Style bases.

Vortex Military 30mm Rifle Scope Ring - High - Sold Individually - TRH $19.99 The Vortex Military 30mm High Rifle Scope Ring mounts on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 1. 18 inches (30mm) from the base.

Vector Optics Rifle Scope 2-7X 50 30mm $163 Vector Optics Super Bright Medium Range Big Game Rifle Scope 2-7X 50 30mm This is a excellent low light mid range scopes. It has an large 50mm objective for extreme low light conditions. This scope makes an exceptional close and mid range big game hunting scope. Specifications: - Magnum Proof for use with heavy recoil - Finger adjustable cross hairs - Magnification: 2-7 - Objective Lens: Adjustable 50mm - Length: 13 inches - Tube Diameter 30mm monotube - Eye Relief: 3. 5 to 4. 5 inches - Coating: Fully-Multi Coated to eliminate glare and maximize light transmission - Nitrogen-purged - 99. 99 Shock proof, water proof and fog proof - High-durability aluminum alloy with black matte - 1/4 M. O. A direct high finger windage and elevation adjustments - Duplex reticle, Illuminated - Diopter adjustment can be made without effect zero - 3 inch Sun shade included - 30mm Weaver style rings included - Pop open lens covers included - This item must ship UPS

Leupold 49959 Standard Ring 30MM High Matte $51.51 Leupold Standard STD Rings are engineered to match up with STD 1Piece and STD 2Piece Bases. Although we offer five different ring heights most hunters and shooters wisely opt for rings that position the scope as low as possible. Leupold STD Extension Ring Sets give you 5/8 of additional ring spacing adjustment so you can shorten or lengthen your ring spacing on rifles. Extension rings from Leupold that mount on the front of STD and QR bases are available for 1inch 26mm (QR only) and 30mm maintubes. 30mm Rings. High. Color: Matte Black.

Millett AL00717 Rings AngleLoc 30Mm Medium Black Matte Weaver $47.11 The angle loc windage adjustable scope mount system is the most significant improvement to the traditional Weaver style mount in many years. All components are made of heat treated nickel steel for rock solid durability. Type: AngleLoc Rings. Tube Diameter: 30mm. Finish: Matte Black.

Millett AL00017 Rings AngleLoc 30Mm Medium Black Weaver Style $47.11 The angle loc windage adjustable scope mount system is the most significant improvement to the traditional Weaver style mount in many years. All components are made of heat treated nickel steel for rock solid durability. Type: AngleLoc Rings. Height: Medium. Tube Diameter: 30mm. Finish: Black.

Millett AL00018 Rings AngleLoc 30Mm High Black Weaver Style $47.11 The angle loc windage adjustable scope mount system is the most significant improvement to the traditional Weaver style mount in many years. All components are made of heat treated nickel steel for rock solid durability. Type: AngleLoc Rings. Tube Diameter: 30mm. Finish: Black.

Burris 410343 1 in. Matte Black Scope Mounts $113.11 Proper Eye Position Ready for combat riflescopes this mount provides 2 of forward scope positioning. Ring bases are milled as a single tough unit and ring tops feature Picatinny tops for mounting additional accessories. Available for 30MM or 1 scopes. Type: Scope Mount. MFG/Model: AR Proper Eye Position Ready. Style: Picatinny. Misc: 1 . Finish: Matte Black.

Wheeler 409501 Scope Ring Alignment Bars#44; 30Mm $34.06 Scope Ring Alignment Bars 30mm . Manufacture ID: 409501. Proper scope installation is critical to the accuracy of your firearm. Aligning and lapping of new rings should become the standard practice whenever a scope is installed on a quality firearm. Alignment bars provide for perfect alignment of both rings and will also diagnose any misalignment problem vertical or horizontal giving you the opportunity to fix the problem before damaging the scope or experiencing frustration at the range. 30mm

Badger 30608 30mm Scope Ring Black $231.66 Scope Standard Ring. Included torx screws. Machined from steel bar stock as serialized matched pairs. Color: Black. Fits: 30mm Rings. Hand: Left Hand. Very exquisite and beautiful design. High quality with reasonable price. Dependability and durability the best in the industry. Exceptional customer service and unparalleled product expertise. Huge selection to choose from. Ready to ship at your convenience. High quality components. Many designs available match your personal style. Satisfaction ensured.

Leupold 57337 Rifleman Ring 30mm Matte Vertical Split $26.61 Leupold Rifleman scope mount rings are precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum to provide the necessary strength and recoil resistance while not adding excess weight to the rifle. Type: Rings. Finish: Black Matte. Size: Medium. Tube Diameter: 30mm.

Sightmark SM19023 FliptoSide 30mm Mount $70.2 Sightmark FliptoSide 30mm Mount. Manufactured to the highest quality available. Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction ensured.