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Hello all,

I just finished upgrading my Stag Model 7 and I have run into my first issue.

I bought a Larue Quick Disconnect mount (LT-104) and a Leupold VXIII scope (4.5-14 x 40).

For those not familar with the Larue mount, it is a solid one piece mount.

Unfortunately the Larue mount is designed for a right handed rifle as the throw out levers interfere with the ejection port. I reversed the scope mount to put the throw out levers on the right side but this doesn't allow me to get the optimum eye relief or leave me enough rail space for my BUIS.

So my question is will a two piece mount set up do the trick? Can individual rings be reversed for a left handed rifle application? Can anyone please recommend a quality set of individual rings designed for a flat top AR. I was hoping for something with throw out levers or thumb screws. I need them for a 30MM tube. Please provide exact model number and source.

Thanks .

CB
 
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cbmax said:
Hello all,

I just finished upgrading my Stag Model 7 and I have run into my first issue.

I bought a Larue Quick Disconnect mount (LT-104) and a Leupold VXIII scope (4.5-14 x 40).

For those not familar with the Larue mount, it is a solid one piece mount.

Unfortunately the Larue mount is designed for a right handed rifle as the throw out levers interfere with the ejection port. I reversed the scope mount to put the throw out levers on the right side but this doesn't allow me to get the optimum eye relief or leave me enough rail space for my BUIS.

So my question is will a two piece mount set up do the trick? Can individual rings be reversed for a left handed rifle application? Can anyone please recommend a quality set of individual rings designed for a flat top AR. I was hoping for something with throw out levers or thumb screws. I need them for a 30MM tube. Please provide exact model number and source.

Thanks .

CB
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CB, what sort of problems are you having with that set-up? Since the ejection port cover flips up, it will hit the throw levers, but it shouldn't be a problem. Is there any way you can take a picture?
 
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Paul,

I just had the scope mounted by my gunsmith. I haven't fired it yet. He felt that the ejection port cover was not opening enough because the throw levers were getting in the way. This is a one piece mount. So what we did was flip the mount around to get the throw levers on the right side (remember this is a left handed AR). Problem this causes is not allowing you to get the scope as far forward as I would like.

I will take a picture later tonight. The mount is currently on the rifle with the levers to the right so you will not see how it interferes with the ejection port cover, but you will see har far back the scope is.

I an now thinking about getting a two piece mount from A.R.M.S. Specifically ARMS #22H Throw Lever 30mm Rings. You can find them at www.swfa.com under mounts and rings. If I am thinking correctly, these mounts can flipped in either direction.

What do you think? Again rifle is a Stag Arms Model 7L.

CB

PS. Where in NJ are you. I am up in Sussex County.
 
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I would go shoot it.

I have two Stag lefty uppers and have used the GG&G Eo-Tech QD mount, the LaRue SPR-E mount, the AD Recon mount Bad Oed 22 MOA mount, ACOG factory mount, Bad Ord high rings and the Armalite optic mount. Most of them have a QD lever on the left side. None of them affected the rifle.

Unless the dust cover is 90 deg's out I would not worry with it.

I am very interested to see if your mount is in the right place also.

If all else fails, I would take the dust cover off and shoot the rifle.

The dust cover is not worth another $250 + optic mount. Or what ever rings your smith might have to sale if he does offer.

John
 
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I agree - taking the dust cover off does sound like a good idea (if it even interferes at all). You've got such a quality mount. It'd be a shame to toss it out for something so simple. Now... if you want to sell the LT-104 to me for a song, then I think the dust cover is a crucial part of the rifle operation and you definitely need to find another mounting solution. :D :lol:
 
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Paul,

I just had the scope mounted by my gunsmith. I haven't fired it yet. He felt that the ejection port cover was not opening enough because the throw levers were getting in the way. This is a one piece mount. So what we did was flip the mount around to get the throw levers on the right side (remember this is a left handed AR). Problem this causes is not allowing you to get the scope as far forward as I would like.

I will take a picture later tonight. The mount is currently on the rifle with the levers to the right so you will not see how it interferes with the ejection port cover, but you will see har far back the scope is.

I an now thinking about getting a two piece mount from A.R.M.S. Specifically ARMS #22H Throw Lever 30mm Rings. You can find them at http://www.swfa.com under mounts and rings. If I am thinking correctly, these mounts can flipped in either direction.

What do you think? Again rifle is a Stag Arms Model 7L.

CB

PS. Where in NJ are you. I am up in Sussex County.
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I would just close the dust cover, put the Larue the right way, and open up the dust cover. It obviously won't open up all the way, but it will still work.
 
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The first three pics are of the mount with the throw out levers to the right.

In the last two pictures I flipped the mount to put the levers to the left as it is designed. Note I didn't reverse the optic in the mount for these last two pics.

So what do you think. Is the dust cover open enough. I would prefer not to take it off.

Please let me know what you think. Thanks

CB
 
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Dust cover looks fine. So go ahead and turn the scope around.
 
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All,

Thank you for all the feedback.

I hope you are right. I can't wait to get out and shoot it. I will try and get you one more picture looking straight down the barrel later on tonight.

CB
 
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I am a huge fan of the dust cover... but if it causes problems why not just remove it.... plenty of Ar's dont have them and to be honest unless your going to be shooting a lot in a dust bowl they probably arent going to effect anything one way or the other.....
 
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