Which mount works best for my application? What is HD? What is the difference between the Standard and the Hunter mounts? These are some of the most common questions we are asked, and it's time we sat down and put a concise and (hopefully) easy to navigate guide together.
The type of mount we may recommend typically depends on your use case and your caliber.
We typically suggest our Standard Duty Mounts for firearms in the following situations:
- The firearm IS NOT chambered in a magnum caliber
- The firearm that may see a few hunts or limited range time per year
- Just looking for an upgrade over 2 piece bases or direct mount rings
We typically recommend our Hunter Series, HD (Heavy Duty), or HD (Heavy Duty) Steel mounts when the following applies:
- The firearm IS chambered in a magnum caliber
- The firearm will see ample range time
- The firearm will be heavily used in the field
- Looking for the most robust option for their application
EGW Scope Mounts Series Chart
Standard | Hunter | Heavy Duty (HD) | Heavy Duty (HD) Steel | |
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Machined From: | 6061 Extruded Aluminum | 7075 T6 Aluminum | 7075 T6 Aluminum | 4140 Steel |
Finish: | Standard Anodizing | Type III Hardcoat Anodizing | Type III Hardcoat Anodizing | Parkerized |
Cross Slots: | Not Full Width | Full Width | Full Width | Full Width |
Quick Disconnect Ring Compatible: | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Height (most mounts): | .4” (measured from the top of the receiver to the top of the rail) | .35” (measured from the top of the receiver to the top of the rail) | .35” (measured from the top of the receiver to the top of the rail) | .35” (measured from the top of the receiver to the top of the rail) |
Price: | Starts at $29.99 | Starts at $69.99 | Starts at $49.99 | Starts at $119.99 |
Advantage: | Cost | Shorter Overall Length | Robust and Lightweight | Strongest |
Standard Duty Mounts - This is by far, our most popular base, they are machined from extruded 6061 aluminum and are available in a matte black finish (some mounts are available in silver as well). Our standard duty picatinny bases have a valley running lengthwise down the center of the mount. This was originally designed to allow the use of backup iron sights on rifles that came equipped with them, but it is no longer common for rifles to come with backup irons. Our Standard Duty mounts typically measure .4" from the top of the receiver to the top of the picatinny. This is not always the case because of height requirements on certain receivers.
Hunter Series Mounts - Our Hunter Series mounts were created to fill a gap in our product line. One common issue arises with our longer bases when trying to mount a scope with a large objective lens as low as possible. Sometimes, the extra overhang that is commonly found on our Standard Duty, Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty Steel bases can contact the objective lens when attempting to mount a scope as low as possible. To alleviate this issue, we cut the front off of our Heavy Duty mounts and beveled the rear of the mount for a more compact and aesthetically pleasing design. The Hunter Series bases are fully machined from 7075 T6 aluminum barstock, are hardcoat anodized matte black and feature full cross slots. We currently only offer a few mounts in our Hunter Series, but we are working on expanding this line. Our Hunter Series mounts typically measure .35" from the top of the receiver to the top of the picatinny, but can be slightly taller due to height requirements on certain receivers.
HD (Heavy Duty) Mounts - Our Heavy Duty mounts, or HD, are also fully machined from 7075 T6 aluminum, are hardcoat anodized matte black and feature full cross slots like the Hunter mounts. 7075 T6 aluminum has an 80% higher yield strength than 6061. The HD mounts typically feature one to two extra cross slots that hang over the front of the receiver when mounted. These extra cross slots allow the shooter extra room to move their scope forward when shooting prone. Our Heavy Duty mounts typically measure .35" from the top of the receiver to the top of the picatinny, but can be slightly taller due to height requirements on certain receivers.
HD (Heavy Duty) Steel Mounts - Our HD Steel mounts are recommended when only the most robust option will suffice. Fully machined from 4140 steel, finished with a durable parkerized coating, they are the strongest mounts we offer. Our Heavy Duty mounts typically measure .35" from the top of the receiver to the top of the picatinny, but can be slightly taller due to height requirements on certain receivers.
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