American Defense AD-RECON 30mm TAC Quick Detach Cantilever Mount - 1.93 inch offset
- Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment.
- Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver.
- Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear.
- Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement.
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The American Defense AD-RECON Quick Detach Cantilever mount is made for putting high power glass which objective sizes up to 56mm onto a flattop style AR-15 rifle.
The American Defense AD-RECON Quick Detach Cantilever mount throws the scope out front by 1.93 inches which will allow the shooter to get the right eye relief. Each American Defense AD-RECON is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 Mil-Spec anodising.
The AD-RECON features the Patented QD Auto Lock Lever system to accommodate both in spec and out of spec rail systems. With the AD-Recon Mount you are giving the option of the tactical lever or the standard lever, their is no difference in function or price just aesthetics.
American Defense AD-RECON Quick Detach Cantilever Mount - 1.93 inch offset - Specifications
The AD-RECON mount has the following specifications:
- Weight: 8.40 ounces
American Defense AD-RECON Quick Detach Cantilever Mount - 1.93 inch offset - Features
The AD-RECON mount features the Patented QD Auto Lock Lever system which has the following advantages:
- Does not require proprietary tools for adjustment.
- Can be adjusted with your finger or a flat blade screwdriver.
- Lever can be configured to lock to the front or the rear.
- Superior clamping surface to insure maximum rail engagement.
1. What is the American Defense AD-RECON TAC mount?
The AD-RECON TAC is a quick-detach cantilever scope mount designed for rifles using a Picatinny rail. It allows you to mount 30mm optics forward of the receiver for correct eye relief and a stable, repeatable setup.
2. What does the 1.93" offset mean?
The 1.93" offset refers to how far the scope is pushed forward (cantilevered) from the base of the mount. This helps you achieve proper eye relief, especially on AR-style rifles with longer or variable-length optics setups.
3. What size scopes does this mount fit?
It is designed for 30mm tube optics, typically used with larger hunting and tactical scopes, including those with objective lenses up to around 56mm.
4. What is the Quick Detach (QD) system?
The mount uses American Defense’s patented QD Auto Lock lever system, allowing you to attach or remove the scope quickly without tools while maintaining a secure lock on the rail.
5. Will it hold zero after removing and reinstalling?
Yes, in normal use the QD system is designed to return very close to the original zero when reattached, making it useful for swapping optics or transport without full re-zeroing.
6. What is it made from?
The mount is precision machined from 6061-T6 aluminium and finished with a mil-spec hard coat anodizing, giving it strong durability and corrosion resistance.
7. How heavy is the mount?
It weighs approximately 8.4 oz (about 238 g), keeping it relatively light for a full cantilever QD mount.
8. Is it suitable for AR-15 rifles?
Yes. It’s specifically designed for AR-style flat-top rifles and similar platforms where forward scope positioning and eye relief are important.
9. Can the QD lever be adjusted?
Yes. The lever tension can be fine-tuned by hand or with a simple tool, and the lever can be configured to lock forward or rearward depending on preference.
10. Why choose this mount over a standard fixed mount?
The main advantages are quick removal, repeatable return-to-zero capability, and stronger rail engagement, making it ideal for shooters who switch optics or want faster setup changes without sacrificing rigidity.
Our aim is to ensure that your order arrives with you as soon as possible and in the safest, most cost-effective means.
Please Note: Shipping charges may be subject to additional surcharges if out of area or over weight restrictions.
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A NOTE ABOUT DPD SHIPMENTS:
- Please be advised that we have now introduced DPD Pins to all DPD orders from Optics Warehouse.
- If your shipment is being sent from Optics Warehouse via DPD you will be sent a Pin Code that must be shown to the courier upon delivery.
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Please note: All clearance calculations are based on mounts with 0 MOA. While MOA can be factored in, actual clearance may vary due to variables that can't always be accurately calculated. If you're considering an MOA mount and are unsure about the required height, we recommend contacting our sales team directly.
Measure the outermost diameter of your scope’s objective bell (including any flare).
Measure the thickness of any scope cover if used. If none, leave as 0.
Measure from the top of the rail to the highest point of the barrel.
We add a little extra clearance to account for real-world variation. Default is +1 mm.
Enter your measurements above to calculate the lowest ring height (base-to-centre) you can realistically use.
(A + 2×B) / 2 − C + TWhere A = objective outer diameter, B = cover thickness, C = rail-to-barrel clearance, T = tolerance.
For your convenience we have published a set of installation instructions for this product. The instructions are in Adobe Acrobat's Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or higher to view and print the instructions.If you do not have Adobe's Acrobat Reader