Burris FastFire III on a Mini?

[bmnloader]

Thinking about putting a FF3 on my mini 14. Anybody done this and how do you like it. I've read where the mount and Sight together makes it hard to get a good cheek weld. I don't have a rail on mine now so I'll have to find one that will work if you have any suggestions or comments.

Thanks,

 

[bmnloader]

This is the mount I'm looking at. I don't want to put a new handgaurd on if possible.
Mini 14 Ranch Rifle Scope Mount by Weignad

 

[40Arpent]

In my personal experience with my Mini-14's, any optic mounted on a rail was much too high for a good cheek weld, even with a cheek riser (pad). I gave up and mounted a Burris TAC30 1-4x scope in Ruger low-mount rings. YMMV

 

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Ruger Mini-14 "Scout" Scope Mount

 

[General Zod]

Your Mini-14 should already have handy mounting points for Ruger scope rings. Anything rail-mounted is likely to be too high.

 

[General Zod]

In fact, it looks like the rail you're considering attaches to those same mounting points. Leave the rail off and just mount your scope there.

 

[40Arpent]

In fact, it looks like the rail you're considering attaches to those same mounting points. Leave the rail off and just mount your scope there.

He was asking specifically about mounting a Burris FF3, which would require a rail.

 

[bmnloader]

Thanks for the replies, just the info I was looking for. Can the FF3 be used with it mounted that far forward? I had a scope on it but it was too bulky. This gun is mainly used on my ranch as a truck gun. I was looking to get something with a quicker acquisition than the scope or the iron sights, mainly for the hogs.

 

[40Arpent]

Can the FF3 be used with it mounted that far forward?

Yep, unlimited eye relief.

 

[40Arpent]

I was looking to get something with a quicker acquisition than the scope or the iron sights, mainly for the hogs.

I have found my Burris 1-4x very fast when on 1x. I was able to crumple two piglets that were on a full run after I shot their mother (all within 50 yards, though). But yes, a scope does add considerably to bulkiness.

 

[General Zod]

He was asking specifically about mounting a Burris FF3, which would require a rail.

Ah, my bad. Not familiar with that scope.

 

[bmnloader]

I put the FF3 on this weekend. Didn't have time to shoot but i will this next weekend. It doeasn't seem to be too high but I'll see.