Rifle Scope & Red Dot Mounts

Shop optic mounts at No Boring Guns for secure sight installation on AR-15s, AK platforms, hunting rifles, and tactical firearms. Products include scope mounts, red dot mounts, risers, mounting plates, and complete installation kits for Picatinny, Weaver, and proprietary rail systems.

Quality mounting hardware ensures consistent zero retention and proper sight alignment. Poor mounting solutions create accuracy problems, shift under recoil, and compromise the entire optics investment. The right optic mount matches your firearm’s rail system, accommodates your sight’s footprint, and positions the optic at the correct height for comfortable cheek weld and target acquisition.

Premium manufacturers like Badger Ordnance, Geissele, and Area 419 produce precision-machined mounting solutions with minimal deflection under recoil stress.

Choosing Optic Mounts

Platform Compatibility

Match mounting hardware to your firearm’s attachment system. Modern sporting rifles generally feature Picatinny or M-LOK mounting surfaces with standardized spacing. Older hunting rifles may require gunsmith-installed bases or specific ring diameters matching the scope tube. AK pattern rifles need dedicated mounting solutions since most lack integrated optics rails. Side rail mounts attach to the receiver’s factory scope rail, while replacement dust covers add top-mounted Picatinny sections.

Optical Footprint Standards

Red dot sights use various mounting footprints. Common patterns include Aimpoint Micro, Trijicon RMR, and manufacturer-specific designs. An optical mounting plate system provides versatility, allowing one mount to accept multiple sight types through interchangeable adapter plates. Direct mounting offers lower profile and reduced height, but locks you into one footprint standard. Verify your sight’s mounting pattern before selecting hardware.

Material and Construction Quality

Aluminum dominates quality mount construction, offering excellent strength-to-weight ratios. Steel provides maximum strength for heavy-recoiling magnums and hard-use applications, accepting the weight penalty. Manufacturing precision determines performance – tighter tolerances mean better repeatability and zero retention. Quality scope rings distribute clamping pressure evenly without damaging tube finishes. Quick-detach mechanisms from established manufacturers like Badger Ordnance and Geissele maintain zero through repeated removal and installation cycles.