Are you looking for the best AR-10, SR-25, or LR-308 scope mount? The receiver on an AR10 is longer than that of an AR15. Do you still need a Cantilever Scope Mount? Warne Scope Mounts is here to help.
Differences Between AR-10 and AR-15
While an AR-10-style rifle looks like an AR-15, it is not. The AR-10 could be referred to as a large body AR because it has a larger upper and lower receiver and larger bolt carrier group, a longer charging handle, a larger barrel extension that inserts into the upper receiver, and larger magazines. It shoots a longer cartridge and is much better suited for long-range shooting and big game hunting.
AR10s are Armalite Rifles initially designed by Eugene Stoner. The most common variant platforms are the Knight's Armament SR-25 (also designed by Eugene Stoner) and the DPMS LR308. Even though they may be similar in design, most parts are not interchangeable between the platforms. There other brands that make these rifles but most are based on one of these platforms.
To Cantilever or not to Cantilever?
Unlike the AR-15, the AR-10 has a longer upper receiver which gives more mounting space, so it does not have the same struggles with scope mounts as the AR-15. That does not mean you cannot use a Cantilever scope mount for an Ar10. You can use extended eye relief scopes like most LPVOs or have more space behind the mount for accessories. They are very popular with AR10/SR25 owners.
At Warne, we have our popular, lightweight, and durable XSKEL cantilever mounts, which can handle the higher power cartridges' of the large receiver AR. We also have our Skyline Precision mounts with some non-cantilever options that are perfect for an AR10-style rifle.
Skyline Precision Mounts are made of 7075 T6 aluminum billet and feature two integral recoil lugs and four mounting cross bolts. The precision mount easily handles the rigors of competition or hard-use environments. They are heavy-duty to give shooters extra confidence in every shot, knowing they have a scope mount that goes beyond the expectations of quality mounts.
Our Skyline mounts allow for the installation of additional accessories behind it, giving your MSR build added versatility like a Warne Precision Level, Data Card Holder, and Accessory Rail
Setting up a Long-Range AR-10, SR-25 or LR-308 Style Rifle.
The AR-10, SR-25, or LR-308 style rifles are often used for long-range shooting in .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .243 Win just to name a few. A popular long-range scope mount for shooters setting up their AR10/SR-25/LR308 rifles is our 20MOA mount. Read more about 20MOA here 20 MOA Explained. These mounts allow you to have more elevation adjustment out of your optic for long-range shooting.
Using an AR-10, SR-25 or LR-308 Style Rifle for Long-Range Competition.
AR-10 Style Match Grade rifles are capable of precision long-range accuracy however because they are semi-auto, it is not the choice of many for long-range precision match shooters versus a precision bolt action rifle. This is because of the way it recoils. Even though there is much less recoil shooting an AR10/LR308 style rifle than a bolt action, there is more movement, making it hard for the shooter to spot hits and misses. Recoil from a bolt action is a single push backward, and then the body pushes it back forward. In a semi-auto like an AR10, there is the recoil of the bullet leaving the rifle, then the gas unlocking the bolt pushing the bolt out of the battery, hitting the buffer, pushing against the buffer spring, then the buffer stops, and starts going forward hitting the next round in the magazine and pushing it forward and then the bolt locking all happened in an instant acting like a small shudder. That shudder effect looking through a scope usually causes the shooter to miss seeing the hit on a long-range target. There are some competitions for gas gun only.
Our cantilever scopes are some of the best in the industry. Take our 20MOA extended skeletonized 30mm MSR mount, for instance. You’ll notice the base features an extended portion. That extension helps keep the scope in an eye-friendly range without needing to place an installation point in the handguard.
This scope mount is crafted from 6061 aluminum, helping to reduce overall weight — another critical component of a quality scope mount. The quality metal is forged to handle the repeated jolts from recoil without losing its grip on the rail or the scope.
Warne 20MOA MSR Mount.
Warne XKSEL Zero MOA MSR Mount
Quality Firearm Products
Warne Scope Mounts is one of the early designers of the cantilever style, so you can count on our quality. They are all made proudly in the U.S., using premium materials and precision construction to ensure a custom fit with your build.
Our staff is comprised of shooting enthusiasts just like you who have spent more than their fair share of time at the range, trying different configurations and styles. If you have questions about a cantilever scope mount or any of our other products, we’re happy to help you find something that enhances your experience.
