r/canadaguns • u/Strong_Independent21 • 29d ago

Buy recommendations Scope mount recommendations

I'm looking for see through scope mount rings for my .223 bolt action with Picatinny rail system so I can mount my Bushnell scope but also use the iron sights for anything really close- under 25 yards. Any suggestions or recommendations?

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u/macmuaythai 29d ago

Maybe a quick detach mount?

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u/Strong_Independent21 28d ago

I didn't consider that. Thanks.

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u/macmuaythai 28d ago

I’ve never used one, but that’s what I’m planning to get for the Ruger scout once i eventually pull the trigger on it lol

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u/CryptidWorks CryptidWorks 28d ago

To expand on this: I use QD rings/mounts on all my rifles. Everything from fancy ADM mounts to budget UTG ones.

For intermediate calibers like .223, UTG's quick detach one-piece mounts are a great option. Mine have been good at maintaining zero and they're only like $125 on Amazon and come in a variety of heights. If you want to get fancy, I love ADM Recon mounts, but they start around double the price.

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u/Goliad1990 29d ago

What the other guy said. QD rings like these (in the appropriate height/diameter for your scope, obviously) are a much better solution than trying to do a janky see-through setup. Unless you've got a wacky-high magnification optic on there, or the scope somehow breaks, you're never going to have to transition to iron sights.

I have several scout-style bolt guns with iron sights, and I love having them as a backup, but they really only make sense as a backup. Mounting your scope up really high just so you can see your irons isn't a good compromise.

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u/Strong_Independent21 28d ago

Thanks. I will look into these.

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u/Specialist_Chard5231 28d ago

Try offset iron sights.