Different Types of Rifle Scope Mounts
There are many rifle scope mounts. They come in varied shapes, sizes, and materials. Your scope and shooting style determine your mount.
Swarovski, Leupold, and Picatinny scope mounts are popular. Each has advantages and cons, so choose one that fits your needs.
Your gun and shooting technique determine the best mount.
Different Types of Rifle Scope Mounts
1. One-Piece Mount
Most scope mounts are one-piece. One piece screws into the rifle receiver. The most stable scope mounts are one-piece mounts. However, they are the heaviest and require the greatest gunsmithing to install.
2. Weaver Scope Mount
This mount is easy and simple. Two screws secure the Weaver mount to the rifle barrel, and a rail connects the scope to the mount. This mount is stable and sturdy for mounting a scope.
3. Scope Rings
The most typical mount is the metal type. Two-piece mounts attach to the rifle differently from one-piece mounts, which are also metal. Two-piece mounts use a clamp, while one-piece mounts use screws.
4. Dovetail Scope Mount
The weaver mount has four cross slots, whereas the dovetail mount has two dovetail grooves on each side. Some rifles use it.
5. Tip-Off Scope Rings
Most scope mounts are tip-off. They attach to the rifle by fitting over the barrel and tightening a set screw. Tip-off mounts are easy to use and remove from rifles.
6. Integral Mount
Integral rifle scope mounts are attached to firearms. Picatinny rail rifles usually use this mount. The scope mounts directly on top of the integrated mount, which attaches to the rail. This scope mount is sturdy. It lets the shooter use iron sights with the scope mounted.
7. Offset Mount
Offset mounts offset the scope from the barrel. This balances rifle weight and optics. An offset mount can reduce barrel droop, which is when the gun barrel dips at the end.
8. Picatinny Scope Mount
Picatinny mounts are popular. This mount attaches to your rifle's Picatinny rail and provides a stable scope mount. Picatinny mounts are sturdy and let you effortlessly adjust your scope for accuracy.
9. 20 MOA Scope Mount
20-MOA scope mounts are popular. With this mount, a shooter can zero their scope at a much greater distance.Long-range shooting may benefit.
Rail and dovetail 20 MOA scope mounts are available. Dovetail mounts attach to the rifle barrel's dovetail, whereas rail mounts attach to a Picatinny rail on the rifle.
Types of scope mounts most people use
Rifle scopes need mounts. Different mounts have pros and cons. Weaver and dovetail mounts are most prevalent.
Weaver uses cross-slots to secure the clamp to rifle barrels.This mount is sturdy and compatible with many scopes. The weaver mount is heavy and hard to install.
Traditional dovetail mounts attach to rifle barrels using dovetail slots. The weaver mount is stronger, but this mount is lighter and easier to install.
FAQ’S
What is a weaver-style mount?
A Weaver-style mount secures the sight via slots on the top and sides of the receiver. Mounts attach telescopic sights, red-dot sights, and other optics to weapons.
Competitive shooters prefer Weaver-style mounts because they are more stable and accurate.
What's a dovetail scope mount?
Dovetail scope mounts attach scopes to rifles using a dovetail rail system. This lightweight, easy-to-use mount is popular. It secures the rifle-scope connection.
What's a standard scope mount?
Scope mounts attach scopes to firearms. Fixed, dovetail, and picatinny rail are all options.Picatinny rails are the most popular since they are adjustable and can fit many scopes. The scope can be mounted on either side of the firearm due to its raised ridges or slots.
How should a night vision scope be mounted?
A night vision scope can be mounted in a variety of ways.Use a rifle-mounted rail system. A rifle barrel scope mount is another option.
Summary
Finally, rifle scope mounts exist in many sizes. Dovetail, fixed, and weaver mounts are the main types. Your rifle and scope determine the best mount.
To get the right mount, conduct your study before buying.
