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mustangfreek
21 July 2014, 18:20
Hey guys, just to start i have had this for only a week or 2, so this is my initial impression and some pics to entertain you. Even if they are not the greatest..lol..

Anyways right out of the box, they are not joking, this thing is LIGHT, weighing in at only 2.98 OZ's. I have a ADM mount and although its nice, its probably double the weight , but also over double the cost.

6061 T6 extruded aluminum construction
MIL-A-Type 3 black hard-coat anodize
Made in the USA.........[:D]


The Aero Precision ultra light 30mm scope mount , Comes packaged nicely and they even include a nice torx tip for the mount, after i had it mounted up, i just thru it in my handle for whenever needed.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/photo1_zps63447ef2.jpg (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/mustang91_2007/media/photo1_zps63447ef2.jpg.html)


Nice solid design with 3 torx head screws to clamp on to the rail

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/photo4_zpse0dc7bf6.jpg (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/mustang91_2007/media/photo4_zpse0dc7bf6.jpg.html)

You can see in this better angle the bottom of the mount



This mount is also different in that it uses a different method to holding the scope down.Where as other mounts have screws at top and bottom, the Aero mount has a sorta hook setup on top and 2 torx screws on the bottom, had no problems, scoped mounted up nice and tight.


Vortex 1-4 PST i just traded into, in the new Aero mount.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/photo1_zps7553c59c.jpg (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/mustang91_2007/media/photo1_zps7553c59c.jpg.html)

Mounted up on the gun.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/photo3_zpsa0af6213.jpg (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/mustang91_2007/media/photo3_zpsa0af6213.jpg.html)

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/photo1_zpsbfec6bb7.jpg (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/mustang91_2007/media/photo1_zpsbfec6bb7.jpg.html)

Like i said, have not it too long. Went out yesterday and quickly put a few rounds down range to get the scope close.

Overall for the price point, i think the Aero precision scope mounts are a good value, for the average joe and maybe even farther. The fact that is has no QD, no biggie really, maybe they will make a QD model down the road. Also to note, this mount was the same height as my ADM mount, which gave a nice sight picture with the CTR stock on the gun

But overall, the mount is nice, lightweight, rigid and a excellent choice for like i said less then 1/2 the cost or more of other mounts, But like everything, it all has its place.

Check them out and ill post up later as to how its doing.

http://aeroprecisionusa.com/scope-mount/ultralight-30mm-scope-mount.html

Gaspipeshooter
21 July 2014, 18:33
Nice write up MF!!!

DMViergever
21 July 2014, 20:26
Nice! Like that price point too!

nobodyspecial
21 July 2014, 20:45
I really like the price. I have optics that i never remove, anyway. I wouldn't need quick detach mounts for them.

mustangfreek
22 July 2014, 00:41
Thanks guys !!

The price point is nice and at the moment, it looks like these are definitely worth the money. One more pic...

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/photo4_zps0b92ae9d.jpg (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/mustang91_2007/media/photo4_zps0b92ae9d.jpg.html)

mustangfreek
29 July 2014, 03:33
Went out again and shot a bunch thru it and still holding zero perfect and no screws coming loose.

Computalotapus
29 July 2014, 04:09
Nice write up brother.

rob_s
29 July 2014, 09:30
How did you decide which model to get? I emailed them and asked them how to pic but never heard back. I see three models that appear to push the rings further and further forward, but no information or guide on how to choose between the three.

they appear to go, in order from shortest to longest...
1) Ultralight 30mm Scope Mount
2) Ultralight 30mm Scope Mount, Extended
3) Ultralight 30mm scope mount, SPR

UWone77
29 July 2014, 11:03
How did you decide which model to get? I emailed them and asked them how to pic but never heard back. I see three models that appear to push the rings further and further forward, but no information or guide on how to choose between the three.

they appear to go, in order from shortest to longest...
1) Ultralight 30mm Scope Mount
2) Ultralight 30mm Scope Mount, Extended
3) Ultralight 30mm scope mount, SPR


The extended scope mount has the rear mounting ring moved forward 1” for better eye relief over the standard mount. The SPR has both rings moved forward 1” over the extended mount.

rob_s
29 July 2014, 11:42
The extended scope mount has the rear mounting ring moved forward 1” for better eye relief over the standard mount. The SPR has both rings moved forward 1” over the extended mount.

Right, but what does that mean in terms of application, or how do I pick which one I need/want?

UWone77
29 July 2014, 11:48
Right, but what does that mean in terms of application, or how do I pick which one I need/want?

Sorry Rob, that's the only answer Aero gave me. [:D]

Slippers
29 July 2014, 12:49
Rob,

You can buy the normal one on Brownells and return it if it's not far enough forward. Gotta love Brownells' return policy....

rob_s
29 July 2014, 13:13
Rob,

You can buy the normal one on Brownells and return it if it's not far enough forward. Gotta love Brownells' return policy....

I'm sure I could buy all three from Aero and return them, I'm just trying to avoid that, hence asking the OP his thoughts.

mustangfreek
29 July 2014, 17:57
As you can see in my last pic, for me it sits perfect and still looks like plenty of room for some flip up back up sights..which i need.



Nice write up brother.

Thanks buddy, trying to contribute where i can.....[:D]

rob_s
30 July 2014, 03:16
There's room there to flip up a backup sight without taking off the scope and mount? If not, how are you going to Remove the scope and mount to deploy the backup sight without throwlevers?

UWone77
30 July 2014, 11:16
As you can see in my last pic, for me it sits perfect and still looks like plenty of room for some flip up back up sights..which i need.


Like rob mentioned, since it's not a QD mount, deploying backup iron sights is not going to happen. I suppose you meant 45 degree sights, which I personally think suck.

Will@AR15Hunter
29 September 2014, 11:44
I've tested their Standard and Extended Ultralight mounts. They are touch notch, well made, and super lightweight. Plus, the folks at Aero Precision are awesome.

They are my go to mounts for rifles that don't need QD. I hope to get one of their SPR mounts in the near future.

Nice write-up OP, thanks for sharing.

FortTom
29 September 2014, 12:19
Damn, I've got to get home and in my safe. I have a Weaver Tactical scope in a Burris P.E.P.R. QD mount, but I believe it's 1 in. Haven't looked at it for a long time. It's now going to be mounted on my AR-10, when I get it finished, but it is HEAVY. Also have a Burris Fast Fire III mounted on top of one of the rings (that is railed on top). I'd sure like to lose a lot of that weight, if that scope is 30mm. Would give up the QD, so I'd have to factor that in too.

Will@AR15Hunter
29 September 2014, 12:32
Damn, I've got to get home and in my safe. I have a Weaver Tactical scope in a Burris P.E.P.R. QD mount, but I believe it's 1 in. Haven't looked at it for a long time. It's now going to be mounted on my AR-10, when I get it finished, but it is HEAVY. Also have a Burris Fast Fire III mounted on top of one of the rings (that is railed on top). I'd sure like to lose a lot of that weight, if that scope is 30mm. Would give up the QD, so I'd have to factor that in too.

They make the Ultralight in 1" and 30mm configuration.

Ride4frnt
13 October 2014, 15:47
After some looking around finally found a 30mm extended in stock at joebobs. PA 1-6x will be housed in it as soon as they arrive.

mustangfreek
14 October 2014, 04:41
After some looking around finally found a 30mm extended in stock at joebobs. PA 1-6x will be housed in it as soon as they arrive.

Right on...I'll be curious to hear your impressions on the PA scope..

rob_s
14 October 2014, 05:32
Someone was nice enough to loan me a Leupold 1-6 in an Aero mount. The mount is not the extended, and not the SPR, and it sits too far rearward for me. I'm going to order the SPR today and move things around before I go zero.

Something I noticed looking at the Aero page, the standard has a pretty good gap between the front and rear ring, with the rear ring being at the back of the mounting plate. The extended simply moves that ring forward, which in turn seems to me to really shrink that gap and limit the mounting options. I'm going with the SPR because it appears to me that they shifted the rear ring even further forward and extended the front ring out a bit.

Standard
http://aeroprecisionusa.com/userdocs/product/standard-scope-mount-od-olive.jpg


Extended
http://aeroprecisionusa.com/userdocs/product/extendedscopemountburntbronze.jpg


SPR
http://aeroprecisionusa.com/userdocs/product/30mmscopemountsprburntbronze.jpg

Ride4frnt
14 October 2014, 08:58
I'm surprised they (at least the SPR model) don't have the option of a 20moa cant.

Ride4frnt
14 October 2014, 11:11
Right on...I'll be curious to hear your impressions on the PA scope..

Preliminary review and pics coming tonight. Shooting review this weekend or next.

Aero Precision
15 October 2014, 06:29
The extended and the SPR mount have the same spacing between the rings. The extended mount moves the rear ring forward 1" and the SPR mount moves both rings forward another 1".

Will@AR15Hunter
6 November 2014, 12:52
I'm surprised they (at least the SPR model) don't have the option of a 20moa cant.

I have yet to see a need for a 20MOA cant on a mount when using a scope on an AR. Most all of the scopes I've used have plenty of elevation adjustment to get out to 500+ yards.

Unless you're shooting out to 1000 yards, I don't see the need, and I'm sure that's the reason they chose to have 0 cant in their mounts.

Ride4frnt
6 November 2014, 12:55
I have yet to see a need for a 20MOA cant on a mount when using a scope on an AR. Most all of the scopes I've used have plenty of elevation adjustment to get out to 500+ yards.

Unless you're shooting out to 1000 yards, I don't see the need, and I'm sure that's the reason they chose to have 0 cant in their mounts.

I'm sure it no can't is fine on an AR, and I don't need the can't, but I could see a use for it on top of a .308 AR, or perhaps a bolt gun with a picatinny base. Neither here nor there, I'm happy with mine, and will more than accommodate the confines of my shooting ability.

Will@AR15Hunter
6 November 2014, 13:03
I'm sure it no can't is fine on an AR, and I don't need the can't, but I could see a use for it on top of a .308 AR, or perhaps a bolt gun with a picatinny base. Neither here nor there, I'm happy with mine, and will more than accommodate the confines of my shooting ability.

Agreed. Something like a .308 AR that is purpose built for long range, I can see the cant coming into play.

I love mine also.

I haven't used the SPR model yet, however I have the original and extended mounts. They are the best mounts out there if you don't need QD, IMO, which I personally don't need. They hold zero, they are super light, and very well made. Not to mention AP's awesome CS.

There was talk about a QD version back when they first started making them, but that seems to have been put on the back burner.

alamo5000
6 November 2014, 15:29
I came home to a UPS box today with mine in it today.

I got the Black SPR Version.

Once I am done with my build (waiting on parts) we can compare notes.

toolboxluis00200
6 November 2014, 15:39
looks nice

mustangfreek
12 January 2015, 00:06
The Aero mount is still holding up rock steady and i still feel for the money its a good buy, especially if you didn't need a QD setup..


Although it did get cerakoted magpul fde

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/0031bcd6-3e16-432f-a7ed-f082191a3148_zps36f90d89.jpg


Also sitting next to it is a PA mount, which is part of my next subject, coming soon....[BD]

DutyUse
12 January 2015, 00:10
The Aero mount is still holding up rock steady and i still feel for the money its a good buy, especially if you didn't need a QD setup..


Although it did get cerakoted magpul fde

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/0031bcd6-3e16-432f-a7ed-f082191a3148_zps36f90d89.jpg


Also sitting next to it is a PA mount, which is part of my next subject, coming soon....[BD]

wow another amazing photo… your making me regret not choosing these instead of the PEPR mount [BD]

mustangfreek
14 January 2015, 01:21
wow another amazing photo… your making me regret not choosing these instead of the PEPR mount [BD]

Missed this yesterday, thanks...

The pepr mounts while i havent played with them, seem good also..

JHoward
14 January 2015, 08:53
Not the scope mount, but the only complaint I have is that they don't make the cantilever Aimpoint/RDS mount in lower 1/3 co-witness.

rob_s
14 January 2015, 09:51
Not the scope mount, but the only complaint I have is that they don't make the cantilever Aimpoint/RDS mount in lower 1/3 co-witness.

I could do without that, I just wish they made a non-offset.

Ride4frnt
17 January 2015, 17:37
Anyone have a line on a 30mm extended? Out of stock everywhere.

mustangfreek
18 January 2015, 02:32
Anyone have a line on a 30mm extended? Out of stock everywhere.

Just looked around everywhere thru google real quick, and didnt see anything..maybe call Aero direct on monday?

Ride4frnt
18 January 2015, 08:08
Just looked around everywhere thru google real quick, and didnt see anything..maybe call Aero direct on monday?

That's the next step. It's for my brother, he just bought the 1-4x bushnell throwdown. At $170 it's hard to beat. I guess I got lucky when I found my aero mount right away. They seem to always be out everywhere.