Reddit reviews Vortex Optics Sport Cantilever 30mm Mount - 2-Inch Offset

The Vortex Cantilever Mount is also a solid choice.

I prefer it over the Burris PEPR due to the "cleaner" profile with the mounting bolts countersunk into the mount instead of the oversized hex bolts protruding off the sides.

Rifle alone was 1149. Scope cost $629, hand guard was $249, Magpul sights were 30 and 50, the rail covers were like $9 and the Bipod was $44 and the Vortex Cantilever Ring Mount was $89

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYRGP4W - Scope

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KSJDB0 - bipod

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009N24RN2 - Scope mount

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/9-71916 - Hand guard

I'm pretty much sold on this. How would this mount work for it? Anyone have hands on experience?

Looks like a free $90 mount

Looks good except for the scope, i'd look into this :)

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Cantilever-Mount-Offset-CM-202/dp/B009N24RN2

The mount is $85 on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Cantilever-Mount-Offset-CM-202/dp/B009N24RN2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482120298&sr=8-2&keywords=vortex+cantilever+mount

The mount and scope combo is currently being sold on Amazon for $399.

https://www.amazon.com/Bundle-Vortex-Optics-Reticle-Cantilever/dp/B01K37MU52/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482120363&sr=8-5&keywords=vortex+strike+eagle+1-6x24

Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 for optic, Aero Precision lightweight 30mm cantilever mount for mounting said optic, to an Aero Precision M4E1 upper 16".

http://aeroprecisionusa.com/m4e1-16in-556-m4-carbine-complete-upper.html

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Strike-AR-BDC-Reticle/dp/B00S2P2KKS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009N24RN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480372310&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=vortex+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=31tyDHeiVOL&ref=plSrch

I have a few options for you. I have never heard of a magnifer that has adjustable magnification.

Option 1

-Get The Vortex Crossfire II with the Mount.
-Get something like this and mount the Holosun on top of the scope or simply just set it aside.
-This will take you slightly above $300

Option 2

-Return the Holosun
-Get the Vortex Strike Eagle Package
-Because you paid $300 for the Holosun and will pay another $300 for the magnifier, buying the Strike Eagle package leaves you with $200 to do whatever you want with.

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Cantilever-Mount-Offset-CM-202/dp/B009N24RN2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466012152&sr=8-2&keywords=vortex+mount

I have owned and used the Trijicon LED ACOG and I have also used (but not owned) the tritium ACOG during my time in the USMC.

I have never owned a VCOG but I hear they are as good as, if not a little better than, the Vortex. However keep in mind that you are paying $900 more for literally no gain in performance. Both the Vortex and VCOG are 1-6 variable and are similarly weighted.

The VCOG is more durable than the Vortex, however Vortex has an expansive lifetime warranty. If it breaks during normal use they will fix it or replace it. Trijicon has a 5 year warranty on the VCOG for internal electronics, and a "limited lifetime" warranty for material and workmanship.

The VCOG is LED (no tritium) and works off a single AA battery. The Vortex is also LED and is powered off a common watch/camera battery, a CR2032 battery. The CR2032 is a bit harder to come by but you can buy a huge pack of them off Amazon and never have to worry about having a spare.

Last thing is that the magnification adjustment knob on the VCOG comes with "throw lever", which helps in rotating the knob. The Vortex doesn't have that. People who buy the Vortex usually get the "throw lever" to help adjust the knob, as it can be difficult to turn.

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Switchview-Throw-SV-3/dp/B00BQWTCZA/ref=pd_bxgy_200_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KEDFDMZATKJB5CT8RCZR

$55

Lastly, if you aren't sure about variable powered optics, just get yourself a Vortex Strike Eagle. It's the Viper HD's cheaper cousin. It's also a 1-6x variable power scope, weighs 17 oz, and only costs $300. The glass isn't as "clear" and the reticule is messier than the Viper HD, but it'll give you a good feel of what the Viper HD is like. If you're unsure, start with the Strike Eagle, see if you like it (or don't) and move on from there. At worst you now have a nice Strike Eagle that you can sell to any of your friends with ARs (they have been selling like hotcakes). At best you'll keep the Strike Eagle and put it on your wife's/kids/friends AR build.

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Strike-AR-BDC-Reticle/dp/B00S2P2KKS

P.S. If you get the Vortex scopes keep in mind they don't come with mounts. Be prepared to buy a 30mm tube mount, like the LaRue cantilever mount. The LaRue is a higher end "quick detach" mount, there are cheaper options available.

LaRue Mount

https://www.amazon.com/LaRue-Tactical-Cantilever-Scope-Mount/dp/B00Z7G9QJS/?th=1&psc=1

$210

Vortex Cantilever mount

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Cantilever-Mount-Offset-CM-202/dp/B009N24RN2/

$88