Help with scope mounting

[AKDoug]

I focused too much on clearing the MBUS, but not actually using it.

If you don't buy a QD scope mount, there is no point worrying about the MBUS. Iron sights are not usable when looking through a magnified scope, the scope has to be removed quickly with a QD mount. Unfortunately, quality QD mounts cost $$.

[GH41]

Have you thought about rings instead of a mount/ring combo. Most are available in 2-3 heights. You could do QD rings for less than a standard mount/ring combo. GH

[Harrisboy2]

Have you thought about rings instead of a mount/ring combo. Most are available in 2-3 heights. You could do QD rings for less than a standard mount/ring combo. GH

Yeah that was my last option if I couldn't find the type I wanted

[Dead Man]

I focused too much on clearing the MBUS, but not actually using it.

If you don't buy a QD scope mount, there is no point worrying about the MBUS. Iron sights are not usable when looking through a magnified scope, the scope has to be removed quickly with a QD mount. Unfortunately, quality QD mounts cost $$.

This is a good point. I'd buy a quality quick-detach mount before I bought back up irons.

[Georgie Boy]

Burris PEPR mounts would work well in that price range. Also look at the various Leupold IMS setups.

[TomMcC]

Nikon, Burris, Primary Arms, and Aero all make scope mounts under a hundy. They all have a 1.5" center line so should clear just about all fold down BUIS. If you go with a non-QD you are going to need a wrench, torx, or allen wrench to get it off to use the BUIS. Like another fellow mention, I just stop using irons.