Scalarworks LEAP/Scope Mount

[UWone77]

https://scalarworks.com/shop/optic-mounts/leap-scope-mount/

Ultra high-performance scope mount.

Designed for shooters who want the lightest, most rigid, easiest to use, and least obtrusive quick-detach scope mount possible.

STATE OF THE SMART

The LEAP/Scope incorporates two of the most efficient structures known to man. A tubular boom and an I-beam bridge, each with over-sized cross-sections, maximize rigidity and impact resistance while minimizing weight.

Scalarworks Leap scope mount 7075-T6 vs 6061-T6

Every Leap Mount is CNC milled from 7075-T6 billet, which has vastly superior mechanical properties to 6061-T6, and is used where ultimate strength and durability outweigh cost considerations.

QUANTUM
Quick-Detach Mechanism
The Scalarworks® Quantum™ Quick-Detach mechanism is completely recoil proof, while requiring only enough torque to firmly clamp onto a Picatinny rail. By decoupling torque from vibration resistance, the Quantum™ QD mechanism is intuitive, fast, and self adjusting, all without needing an imprecise knob or obtrusive lever to keep it from shaking loose. The Quantum™ QD's recessed head is carefully designed to deflect external impacts, while letting you take the mount off in under 3 seconds, with or without gloves.

Technical

MATERIALS: 7075-T6 Aluminum / 4140H Steel
FINISHES: Mil-A-8625 Type III Anodizing / Black Oxide
WEIGHT: 5.46oz (SW0700) / 5.54oz (SW0710)
RING DIAMAETER: 30mm (SW700) / 34mm (SW710)
HEIGHT OVER RAIL: 40mm (1.57")
CANT: 0Mil (0MOA)
OVERHANG: 50.8mm (2.0")
ORIGIN: USA
WARRANTY: Lifetime


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[Tyrannosaur]

Saw this on Instagram looks amazing, leveler built in. I was ready until the $399 price, still considering just making sure I want that. Definitely one of if not the best mounts out there I've seen

[Jerry R]

Some very unique design items on this. I've not seen hinged rings, or the built in leveler before. Makes me want to build a rifle just for the mount [BD]

[SINNER]

Never been a fan of hinged rings. I’ll wait to see one torqued and removed from an optic to pass judgement.

[Liberal_Strong]

love the design and look but ive never seen a hinged one. cant wait for a review.

[Mecha_Arms]

Is Scalarworks a sponsor? Do they have a code?

[Duffy]

The folks at Scalarworks are geniuses, every time I look at their product, I can't help but be awe inspired.

Compare to companies that have no business making mounts, Scalarworks products are very well balanced and engineered. One day I'd like to carry their products on FCD site.

[fledge]

I think the price on their scope mount is insulting and self-important. I’d buy in at $299. I have several of their other products—and like them—but this one makes me look forward to Arisaka’s forthcoming mount.

[UWone77]

Is Scalarworks a sponsor? Do they have a code?

They did not renew unfortunately, and I don't think they ever had a code.

[UWone77]

I think the price on their scope mount is insulting and self-important. I’d buy in at $299. I have several of their other products—and like them—but this one makes me look forward to Arisaka’s forthcoming mount.

I like their stuff...$399 is steep for sure... but on par with Spuhr AB mounts.

[fledge]

I like their stuff...$399 is steep for sure... but on par with Spuhr AB mounts.

A Spuhr comparison/review/test would be helpful. A leading time-tested mount vs a manufacturer with a first run of a lightweight mount is quite a gap to fill to justify the price. I trust my spuhr like a nightforce. Can SW really contend with that? We’ll see.

[SINNER]

I read right past the $399. Yeah, I’ll take a Bobro and $150 every day.

And no way 2 thumbscrews and hinges are even close to the durability of a Spuhr mount.

[Essayons]

Interesting. FWIW, American Rifle Company (https://www.americanrifle.com/) has been making high quality hinged rings and mounts for quite a while now. I have a couple sets of them, and they work well.

[SINNER]

Interesting. FWIW, American Rifle Company (https://www.americanrifle.com/) has been making high quality hinged rings and mounts for quite a while now. I have a couple sets of them, and they work well.

Those are a double hinge design and that will alleviate the pinch point issue somewhat. I am still not a fan of any hinge pin design on a ring.

[Slippers]

I've personally seen ARC rings leave nasty marks on scope tubes when torqued to the recommended value. Like sinner, I'm not a fan of hinge pin ring designs for scopes.

[Uffdaphil]

I’d try one for Bobro pricing. They are gorgous and I like the narrow base vs the Bobro.

Having two SW MRO mounts I don’t consider them true QD. You thumb the wheel what seems like enough turns and it’s still catching the rail. It usually takes 2-3 thumbings to pop it off. Two wheels would be even slower. As a civvie that is a small carp, not a deal breaker. But it would be if I was LEO/Mil.

[gatordev]

I've personally seen ARC rings leave nasty marks on scope tubes when torqued to the recommended value. Like sinner, I'm not a fan of hinge pin ring designs for scopes.

Interesting. I have to wonder if they were truly torqued to spec or if someone said they were at spec but weren't. I had to pop my scope out of my ARC rings to send it off for repair and I was please to see there weren't any marks on the body.

[JGifford]

I remain a fan of "unimount" type torque on mounts like Badger and Nightforce and so forth.

[ZhouJett]

Way Overpriced.. Crazy Prices..
How is it better than my Bobro or American Defense mounts..?

[Tyrannosaur]

Anyone have any real world experience with this yet? I love their Aimpoint mounts but can't find any real reviews. Sorry to bring this thread to life. I suppose it dying is a sign of what I'll find out

[fledge]

M4C has some chatter on them with Scalar and Vortex in dialog too.

Seems well engineered. Love the streamline approach. Price point keeps me out on principle alone.

[UWone77]

M4C has some chatter on them with Scalar and Vortex in dialog too.

Seems well engineered. Love the streamline approach. Price point keeps me out on principle alone.

Same here. I'd love to try one out, but $399 is steep for "let's check this out"

I'm sure like everything else Scalarworks makes, this is overengineered, bomb proof, and stellar design. Just a bit too steep for a mount for me.

[FortTom]

Some very unique design items on this. I've not seen hinged rings, or the built in leveler before. Makes me want to build a rifle just for the mount [BD]

Ha..ha.. me too. I'd love to try one, just not at that cost. Love that built in leveler (set screws), would help make life more bearable at times.[:D]

FT

[Tyrannosaur]

Well one popped up on another forum nib at a low price point so I'm taking it as a sign. Hope I'm making a good decision because ya, that's alotta coin to drop despite the low price point. Thank you for the replies

[Joelski]

The only way left to innovate in market that's flooded with all levels of design from flashy tactical to sublime, is to add a retarded price tag to boost bragging rights.

[UWone77]

Well one popped up on another forum nib at a low price point so I'm taking it as a sign. Hope I'm making a good decision because ya, that's alotta coin to drop despite the low price point. Thank you for the replies

Report back when you get some use out of it. I just ordered another poverty Bobro Mount myself. [BD][:D]

[JGifford]

It remains my opinion that 65 in-lb torqued 1/2" nuts on crossbolts is the best way to retain a mount to a rifle.

The reason "QD" became a thing was because optics were fragile. We didn't trust them. We wanted to feel like we could revert back to what we trusted (irons) rapidly, should the glass fail in some way. Now, we are to the point where QD mounts are more likely to break or shift than the optic is to break or shift.

[Tyrannosaur]

Report back when you get some use out of it. I just ordered another poverty Bobro Mount myself. [BD][:D]

I'll give impressions but wont be able to give a stellar review with hard use. Living in the good old NY we dont get to do much training. Having a fixed 10 round magazine limits "tactical" applications.
But that's where my extra money to afford this comes from. I dont have to worry about tax stamps, SBRs, more than one lower, magazines (I only need one 10 round pmag... fixed), freedom, tons of ammo etc. Frees up funds for shit like this.