Ian
05-11-2003, 06:34 PM
I have a few observations about the RobArms and K-VAR weaver scope mounts on my VEPRs. Please excuse me if my technical terms are not completely correct.
On the RobArms mount, the centerline of the weaver rail sits low and directly over the centerline of the bore. This mount is adjustable for windage and elevation in case the side rail of the rifle is out of alignment with the bore. When this misalignment happens, a scope may have insufficient range to bring its reticule on target. (My VEPR II .223 does not have this problem.) Set pins can be optionally drilled to lock the windage and/or elevation adjustments in place. If this is done, the mount is effectively dedicated to one rifle. If set pins are not drilled, be sure to use red loctite on the adjustment screws. My gunsmith did not do so on the first visit, so a second visit was required after two 30rd magazines were fired. The locking mechanism on the RobArms mount works by pulling the center of the lower rail of the mount, which is 4” long, up against the lower side rail on the rifle. The locking mechanism appears to be adjustable in a manner similar to POSP scopes, but I didn’t try it out. When the mount is on the rifle, the front and rear sights can be viewed through the channel in the weaver rail. My VEPR cannot be field stripped or reassembled with the RobArms mount attached.
A VOMZ/Pilad 4x32L scope is attached to the RobArms mount using Millet Angle-Loc windage adjustable 1” medium rings. This configuration allows me to view the iron sights below the scope. I am thankful for these windage adjustable rings because I was able re-adjust the scope without have to undo the red loctite screws in the mount. I was also able to bore sight the scope by looking a target through both the scope and iron sights. I think that the use of windage adjustable rings may enable the mount to be easily used on other rifles.
I recently purchased a K-VAR weaver scope mount through a private sale. The centerline of this mount’s weaver rail sits high and approximately 1/4” to the right of the centerline of the bore. The locking mechanism of the K-VAR mount works by pulling a small block up against the lower side rail on the rifle. This block is 7/8” long and comprises the middle part of a 1-1/2” lower rail. The locking mechanism can be adjusted by rotating a locking nut on a screw that goes through this block. I’m able to see the iron sights entirely underneath the mount. My VEPRs can be field stripped and reassembled with the K-VAR mount attached. I have not yet attached a scope on this mount.
Both of these mounts seem well made. The K-VAR mount weighs about 10oz, the RobArms mount weighs a little less, but I don’t have the exact weight. The RobArms mount costs about $10-15 more. I hope these observations will help you decide which mount is best for you. I’m sorry that I don’t have pictures to show you; I haven’t learned how to post them yet.
Regards,
Ian
On the RobArms mount, the centerline of the weaver rail sits low and directly over the centerline of the bore. This mount is adjustable for windage and elevation in case the side rail of the rifle is out of alignment with the bore. When this misalignment happens, a scope may have insufficient range to bring its reticule on target. (My VEPR II .223 does not have this problem.) Set pins can be optionally drilled to lock the windage and/or elevation adjustments in place. If this is done, the mount is effectively dedicated to one rifle. If set pins are not drilled, be sure to use red loctite on the adjustment screws. My gunsmith did not do so on the first visit, so a second visit was required after two 30rd magazines were fired. The locking mechanism on the RobArms mount works by pulling the center of the lower rail of the mount, which is 4” long, up against the lower side rail on the rifle. The locking mechanism appears to be adjustable in a manner similar to POSP scopes, but I didn’t try it out. When the mount is on the rifle, the front and rear sights can be viewed through the channel in the weaver rail. My VEPR cannot be field stripped or reassembled with the RobArms mount attached.
A VOMZ/Pilad 4x32L scope is attached to the RobArms mount using Millet Angle-Loc windage adjustable 1” medium rings. This configuration allows me to view the iron sights below the scope. I am thankful for these windage adjustable rings because I was able re-adjust the scope without have to undo the red loctite screws in the mount. I was also able to bore sight the scope by looking a target through both the scope and iron sights. I think that the use of windage adjustable rings may enable the mount to be easily used on other rifles.
I recently purchased a K-VAR weaver scope mount through a private sale. The centerline of this mount’s weaver rail sits high and approximately 1/4” to the right of the centerline of the bore. The locking mechanism of the K-VAR mount works by pulling a small block up against the lower side rail on the rifle. This block is 7/8” long and comprises the middle part of a 1-1/2” lower rail. The locking mechanism can be adjusted by rotating a locking nut on a screw that goes through this block. I’m able to see the iron sights entirely underneath the mount. My VEPRs can be field stripped and reassembled with the K-VAR mount attached. I have not yet attached a scope on this mount.
Both of these mounts seem well made. The K-VAR mount weighs about 10oz, the RobArms mount weighs a little less, but I don’t have the exact weight. The RobArms mount costs about $10-15 more. I hope these observations will help you decide which mount is best for you. I’m sorry that I don’t have pictures to show you; I haven’t learned how to post them yet.
Regards,
Ian