Discovery Optics updated their Lightweight Scope mounts (which had an unfortunate typo of the name on the box, “Lightweinght”), which I reviewed last year. This new version has been named the DGCM-L and is available in 1.5″ and 1.93″ heights. The DGCM has a 34mm ring size but includes high-quality aluminum shims to adapt the mount for 30mm scopes. Like the previous version of this mount, it is made with aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum with lightening cuts to reduce its weight.
The DGCM mount and shims are notable for coming pre-lapped, with smooth bare metal interiors coated with a wax to protect them from corrosion. This extra smooth surface creates a stronger contact and grip with the rings, the shims, and your scope tube. The rings are paired and lapped with their bases for extra precision. Discovery went so far as to label the ring tops and bases to identify the ring to its base and to prevent accidentally reinstalling the ring tops backward.
Moreover, the rings were designed with an alignment pin to seat the ring top to the base for additional precision and added sheer strength. This level of extra finishing and design is not typically found in mounts or rings under $200. These rings have a street price far less than half that, at around $80. This is why I consider these to be the best budget mounts you can buy.
BUY
https://amzn.to/4o2FKNA (10% discount code:MOONDOG6061)
https://discoveryopt.com/ (10% discount code: Moondog)
SPECS
Tube Diameter: 30mm/34mm
Height: 1.5″
Length: 5.7″
Material: 6061 Aluminum
Weight: 200g (225g with shims)
