What type of firearms and optics is the Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount designed for?

The Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount is specifically engineered for modern sporting rifles (MSR/AR platforms) with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails. Its primary purpose is to raise scopes, red dots, or holographic sights, ensuring optimal eye relief and a comfortable cheek weld on these rifle types. This makes it ideal for tactical, precision, and sport shooting applications.

How much height does this rail mount add, and why is that important for AR-style rifles?

This Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount adds approximately 0.60 inches (about 15.2 mm) of height to your mounting platform. This elevation is critical for AR-style rifles to achieve proper eye relief with optics, allowing for a natural head position and comfortable cheek weld, which enhances shooting accuracy and comfort.

What makes the Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount so stable and reliable for maintaining optic zero?

The Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount ensures exceptional stability and zero retention through several key features. It boasts a monolithic one-piece design that eliminates alignment issues, a robust five-bolt clamp system for a slip-free hold on the receiver rail, and triple integrated recoil lugs to effectively distribute and withstand heavy recoil forces.

Are there any specific Australian compliance considerations for purchasing or using this rail mount?

As a purely mechanical firearm accessory, the Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount does not contain any electrical components. Therefore, it is not subject to Australian electrical compliance requirements such as 240V compatibility, SAA approvals, or RCM certification. Scope mounts and risers are generally unrestricted accessories in Australia, but always ensure you purchase genuine Leupold products from reputable distributors.

Can I use this mount with any Leupold scope, such as the Leupold Vx-Freedom Scout?

Yes, the Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount provides a standard MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail platform, which is compatible with most scope rings. If your Leupold Vx-Freedom Scout Riflescope (or any other optic) uses rings designed for a Picatinny rail, it can be securely mounted onto this riser to achieve optimal height and eye relief.

What material is the Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount made from, and how does it contribute to its durability in Australian conditions?

The Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount is constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum with a durable matte black finish. This material choice ensures it is lightweight yet incredibly rugged and virtually indestructible, making it highly resilient to the harsh and varied environmental conditions encountered during hunting and outdoor activities across Australia.

Picatinny Rail Mount Riser - Leupold LE181347 Mark AR

The Leupold Integral Mounting System (IMS) Mark AR Rail Mount Matte (MPN: 181347, Model: LE181347) is a rugged, one-piece cantilever riser base engineered specifically for modern sporting rifles and flat-top receivers. Designed to address the common alignment and eye-relief challenges associated with mounting optics on AR-style platforms, this monolithic riser raises the mounting plane to facilitate a more natural cheek weld and improved line of sight. It features a specialized STANAG fit, which increases the contact surface area with standard MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails for enhanced stability under recoil. Key Features of the Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount:

Monolithic One-Piece Construction: Provides a highly stable, continuous mounting platform that eliminates the alignment issues frequently experienced with traditional two-piece bases.
Five-Bolt Clamp System: Utilizes a robust five-bolt design on the side plate to guarantee a secure, slip-free attachment to the receiver rail.
Triple Recoil Lugs: Features three integrated recoil lugs on the underside to distribute recoil forces evenly, helping to maintain a reliable zero during repeated firing.
Forward Cantilever Design: Extends the mounting surface forward, allowing shooters to position scopes and red dot sights further down the receiver to achieve optimal eye relief.
Aircraft-Grade Aluminum: Machined from durable, lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum and finished with a non-reflective matte black coating for corrosion and wear resistance.

Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 181347
Model: LE181347
Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish: Matte Black
Compatibility: Fits standard MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails (STANAG fit)
Elevation Increase: Adds approximately 0.60 inches (15.2 mm) of height to the mounting platform
Length: Approximately 9.25 to 9.40 inches (23.5 to 23.9 cm)
Width: Approximately 2.50 to 2.95 inches (6.3 to 7.5 cm)
Height: Approximately 0.90 inches (2.3 cm)
Weight: Manufacturer specification of 2.2 ounces (62.4 grams); real-world weight is approximately 4 ounces (113 grams)
Power Source: Passive mechanical hardware (no electrical components or batteries required)

Who It Is For:

The Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount is designed for Australian hunters, target shooters, and tactical sports enthusiasts using modern sporting rifles who require a reliable, high-performance link between their firearm and precision optics. It is ideal for shooters using flat-top receivers who need to raise their scopes, holographic sights, or red dot optics to achieve proper eye alignment and a comfortable shooting posture. Because this product is a fully mechanical, non-electronic firearm accessory, it does not require Australian electrical compliance certifications such as SAA or RCM. It is a highly durable solution for individuals seeking to optimize their rifle setup while adhering to local state and federal firearm accessory regulations.

SKU	LD38705LP
Model #	LE181347
Brand	Leupold
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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