Magne-Tech Magnetic

Scope Mount Review

Optics mounts are everywhere nowadays. You can get them in just about any flavor imaginable. If you are looking for a quick change optics mount, and want something modular and unique, look no farther than the Magne-Tech Magnetic Rifle Scope Mount. This scope mount uses extreme magnets to hold the optic onto the mounting rail, and it works.

The Magnetic Rifle Scope Mount is a pretty neat setup. It consists of a 2 piece system. The ring mount and the picatinny scope base. I was sent the 30mm scope mount, a 1 inch and 34mm are coming soon. These two parts can then be easily hooked together by the built in magnets, thus making one solid scope mount. An advantage to this system is the ability to quickly change to different, types or styles, of optics

Magne-Tech uses a 3 magnet base for the scope mount. This base is about 6.5 inches long with 3 rare earth magnets installed in it. Of course it mounts to your top picatinny rail on most firearms. This base uses Magne-Tech's dual locking system. The first lock is the magnets. The second lock is a spring loaded side lock. That side lock then clips into the side of the scope ring mount. On the side clip mount is also a thumb screw. The thumb screw can be tightened down rendering the side lock lever inoperable and thus giving the mount extra security.

Before I get into the ring mount portion, let me explain how the scope mount works. If you have not figured it out, the Magne-Tech scope mount uses rare earth magnets to hold the 2 pieces of the mount together. One might ask why or how can this work? Magnets stick themselves together. So Magne-Tech has 3 of these magnets in the base, and 3 in the ring mount. When coming close together, these magnets attract each other strongly. Thus connecting the 2 halves. One might think, “how can that be accurate or repeatable?” Magne-Tech created the mount and base with various protrusions and angles. These angles center the mount into the base. So the scope mounted to it, sits in the same spot of the base, every time.

The Magne-Tech ring mount is pretty straightforward. It starts with the 3 magnet mount that attaches to the base. This particular one is for a 30mm scope tube. The rings are built into the mount. The rings themselves are very sturdy and spaced about 3.5 inches apart. Printed on the rings is a toque spec of 15 in-lb’s. That way you don’t have to go looking for what to torque them down at. When the mount is stuck together, it gives a center scope height of 1.516 inches from the top of the rail. This is a pretty standard height, especially if you mount this on an AR style rifle. If you are looking for something with more options. Magne-Tech also sells a 6 inch picatinny rail section that mounts onto the scope base. The base and the rail can be purchased separately to make a mount kit that doesn’t use rings. The 6 inch rail can be used to mount other styles of optics, say for a quick change in the field. This can be very handy if mounting a thermal optic, or something that you might not use during daylight hours, or something that doesn’t use standard rings. If your State doesn't allow hunting with certain illuminated optics, this 6 inch extra rail might make it easier to swap those optics out to something legal.

I have been using the Magnetic Scope Mount for a bit. I used it on my Bergara, both with and without the MDT chassis. This particular rifle is a great test platform for a quickly removable optic base. Mainly because it shoots really well. After getting the rifle sighted in with the Sight Mark Presidio, I immediately removed the scope and then snapped it back on. I was really curious if the stated 0.25 inch point of impact shift would show up. It did not for me, as I was shooting in the same spot as a few minutes earlier. I think Magne-Tech gives out that impact shift specification to be safe. I really didn’t see any point of impact shift. I have removed this optic plenty of times and everytime I go back to the range, it still shoots point of aim. Would I use this on a rifle shooting 1000 yards plus? Probably not, but I feel that is not what this mount is designed for. This mount is made to quickly change optics depending on what you need that particular day. Because of the way the Bergara and scope combo fit, I do have a complaint about the Magne-Tech scope ring mount. I was barely able to put the scope far enough forward in the rings. If there was a cantilever style ring mount, this problem wouldn’t have been there. I also noticed that if you have one of those safes that cram rifles together to fit more in, having the ability to take the scope off makes it fit in there way easier. This is especially true if you have some super large optic on the Magne-Tech mount.

Along with the scope mount, Magne-Tech sent a 3 inch pic rail. As with the 6 inch previously mentioned, it can also just mount to the scope base. The 3 inch pic rail only has 2 magnets instead of 3, but it will still mount to the scope rail base and lock down with the side lever. It has the advantage of being able to be mounted forward or rearward on the base, since it is shorter. Magne-Tech also has various bases to mount this 3 inch rail on. I didn't end up using the 3 inch rail yet, but it will snap on the M-Lok mount that has my Magne-Tech Rigel light on it. This 3 inch pic rail section would work great for mounting one of the red dots that can not use regular rings.

If you have an application where quick change optics are needed, the Magne-Tech Magnetic Scope Mount might be worth looking into. The mount is built really well and holds up to abuse. Having the ability to quickly change optics is a huge plus, especially while maintaining zero. If you want a quality, quick change scope mount, go take a look at what Magne-Tech has to offer.

Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Magnetic scope mount with features to maintain point of impact

Target Market:

Those who change optics on a regular basis

Features, Benefits, and Specifications of this product:

Quick change magnetic scope mount
Interchangeable magnetic mounts
Maximum 0.25” point of impact shift
7075-T6 aluminum construction
Hardcoat anodized
Rare earth magnet technology
Dual-redundant locking system
1.516” centerline scope height off of pic rail (same as most AR mounts)
Receiver mount weight: 5.4 ounces
30mm Ring mount weight: 6.5 ounces
Total weight: 11.9 ounces

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

34mm and 1”

What others are saying?:

Awesome Product: 5 out 5 stars from Brian at ScopedOut

These are no joke. Quality is awesome and the magnetic field is very strong. It will have no issue holding zero. This product is perfect for attaching specialty scopes on multiple rifles (NV / Thermal). Expensive yes, worth the cost, absolutely.

Link to other reviews:

Nothing found as of publishing

Price point:

MSRP = $349.99

6” pic rail = $124.99

3” pic rail = $93.99

Retail = $265 ish

I need it now! Availability:

Magne-Tech or Optics Planet

Our Rating:

Pros:

Held zero for me
Thumb screw lock on mount
Interchangeable mounts (3” & 6” pic rail mounts)
Standard centerline height
Quality made

Cons:

Not 100% zero shift guarantee
Needs cantilever mount option

Score: 7.50 Good

Favorite Link: Magne-Tech Rigel II Review

If you know anything about Timber Creek Outdoors, it’s that they make bright anodized and cerakoted AR parts. They happen to have a new 30mm cantilever scope mount. This mount is part of their “Enforcer” line of AR parts. Because of this, it comes in all of Timber Creek's colors.

The Enforcer Cantilever Scope mount is a top quality scope mounting platform. It is made from 6061 aluminum. This gives the mount plenty of strength while still being lightweight. It weighs in at 6.56 ounces on my scale. This is quite a bit lighter than a lot of mounts in this category. Yes, it is for use with 30mm scopes, so you have plenty of options in the optics arena. There are 4 clamping screws to clamp it to your picatinny rail. These screws also act as the recoil lugs for this mount, making it extremely rigid to the mounting rail. Timber Creek also uses Torx head screws throughout, so no stripping the heads out on this mount.

I opted for the Tungsten Grey cerakote finish on the Cantilever scope mount. As mentioned, the mount comes in Timber Creek’s assortment of colors. Some are anodized and some are cerakoted. From previous experience, I know that Timber Creek does a great job with their anodized colors. This is partly why I chose Tungsten cerakote. The cerakote on this mount is nicely done also, in fact maybe too nice. When I installed the scope, I had to sand the cerakote down inside the rings. Not all of it, just enough to smooth it down because there was some slight binding during the initial installation. The slight sanding cured it. I attribute this to the Tungsten cerakote being a slightly rough finish. Other products I’ve used with Tungsten cerakote also have this same feel to them. I suspect that smooth cerakote options, as well as the anodized ones, might not have this problem. But I really do like how the mount looks on a black AR, it adds just a hint of some color.

Ring height on the TC Enforcer scope mount is 1.5”. Why do you care, you might ask. The 1.5” height is pretty much an industry standard. This height also gives you a proper cheek weld, on an AR rifle, with most optics. I installed a Primary Arms SLx 4-16x44 into the cantilever mount. There is plenty of room between the rail and the objective lens. I’d venture to guess that all 50mm objective lens scopes would still have plenty of clearance between the scope and the rail. Being a cantilever style mount, it also places the scope farther forward to give you proper eye relief on your favorite AR rifle.

The Timber Creek cantilever mount won’t have any problems living on your AR rifle. But, I wouldn’t hesitate to use it on something larger. With those 4 mounting lug screws, it should handle some serious recoil. You could even mount it up on a bolt gun, if so inclined. It only comes in a standard 0 MOA base, but for most of us, that won’t make any difference. I’m pretty pleased with what Timber Creek has done with this mount. Being in the Enforcer line, means that it will match other Enforcer series parts.

Timber Creek has done a fine job with the Enforcer Cantilever mount. It’s rugged and lightweight construction should last you eons. Having colors to match your other AR parts is a bonus too. If you are looking for a lightweight scope mount that is made in America, go check out the Cantilever mount from Timber Creek Outdoors.