scope mount

[Roadkill45]

ok, looking for a decent priced claw type (like the original) scope mount. the lo pro that i bought just doesnt cut it. thanx guys.

[xernex]

I'm guessing you're looking one for a cetme? I have one I may wouldn't mind parting with depends on what you are looking to spend

[Geilt]

Please keep in mind that the claw style mounts do not work with a stamped receiver. They only work with the cast type

[Roadkill45]

Please keep in mind that the claw style mounts do not work with a stamped receiver. They only work with the cast type


what would you recommend? the low pro snapped in half when i was reinstalling it after doing my cammo job on the cetme

[rustypirate]

Tapco makes what they call their "SWAT" or dual Rail mount.

This is a full hight aluminum mount with a weaver rail on the top and one side.

This mount works really well for the stamped receivers because it has locking set screws in the top that push down onto the top of the receiver. The rear top locking screw aligns with the hole in the top of the receiver fust forward fo the rear sight, and once set into the hole, it prevents the mount from sliding fore and aft.

I have used this ount on one of my CETME rifles for over 2 years with no issues whatsoever.

http://www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?id=0e38ca68-2342-4739-badd-d268b9a53c7d

[Otis61]

What about the ones for airsoft guns? I know some guys have shyed away from these, but if they work, so what.

[Darkwatch]

I have an airsoft mount (claw style) and it's a POS. Walks all over the place on my cast CETME. I would not recomend one. sadly I would say if you want a scope mount spend the money and get a B-Square one or an origonal HK mount...

[rustypirate]

The airsoft mounts generally are made with low quality cheap aluminum without any strengthing alloys added.

They are not built to handle the shock of recoil because the airsoft guns don't generate any.

The original HK claw mount is made from high-strength steel for a reason. They are not cheap, and they will hold a zero.

In this market, you basically get what you pay for.

That being said, the Swat mount noted above has done me proud, but is not removable without re-zeroing the scope. I will be getting one of the HK mounts sooner or later.

[Otis61]

Well, so how cheep is cheep? And also, maybe there is a way to make it more stationary. I mean it seems as though every single aspect of these rifles have to be messed with, whats one more? If it cheep. And i'm not familiar with POS.

[Darkwatch]

POS = piece of shite

[Otis61]

OH!

[Geilt]

What about the ones for airsoft guns? I know some guys have shyed away from these, but if they work, so what.

As with everything else in life, you get what you pay for. Sure, some airsoft mount work just fine for some. For others you better wear a helmet because eventually the mount will break free and whang you in the mellon.

It sounds like you're working with a stamped receiver. Do a search on the site for "ultimate scope mount" and review what others have done in that thread.

I have two Cetmes, one cast and one stamped receiver. I use the Tapco claw mount on the cast which holds up just fine but I had to do some "fitting". I have a different mount for the stamped receiver but have yet to install it.

[Otis61]

Thanks Geilt.

[tanstaafl4y]

This is the B&T mount I email you about. I don't have any direct experience with it but from internet reviews it seems perfect...except for the price.

http://www.dsarms.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BT21174

/Like I said if you reciever is "out of spec" you may have problems.

[Geilt]

This is the B&T mount I email you about. I don't have any direct experience with it but from internet reviews it seems perfect...except for the price.

http://www.dsarms.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BT21174

/Like I said if you reciever is "out of spec" you may have problems.

The B&T mounts are superfly nice but, as you said, EXPENSIVE. Ok, technically its really no more expensive than a true HK claw mount. I talked to DSA once upon a time regarding the B&T mounts and at the time they were having some importation issues which kept them out of stock for a while. I am assuming thats all been sorted out by now.

[Roadkill45]

The B&T mounts are superfly nice but, as you said, EXPENSIVE. Ok, technically its really no more expensive than a true HK claw mount. I talked to DSA once upon a time regarding the B&T mounts and at the time they were having some importation issues which kept them out of stock for a while. I am assuming thats all been sorted out by now.


OUCH!! The one that broke was airsoft that i attempted the ultimate scope mount system on. snap! I'm going to order the SWAT from crapco and see how it turns out. i like their tac vest anyway so might as well get them both.