The Leupold Mark AR Rail Mount is a precision-machined riser designed to fix the most common ergonomic hurdle on AR-style rifles: improper optic height. In tactical shooting, a mount that sits too low forces a strained cheek weld and ruins your sight picture. This one-piece aluminum solution raises your platform to a 0.7-inch center height, ensuring your eye aligns naturally with your scope for faster target acquisition and better consistency.
Precision shooting requires a neutral head position and a consistent eye box. This riser is engineered to provide that perfect optical axis relative to the bore, eliminating the fatigue caused by "scooting" into a poorly positioned scope. By using integrated recoil lugs and a heavy-duty five-bolt clamp, the mount creates a massive surface-contact area that distributes the load of every shot, preventing the micro-movements that typically kill your accuracy.
Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a durable hardcoat anodize, this mount is built to survive the violent cycling of a gas-operated rifle. The three-lug interface ensures your zero never shifts, even under sustained fire, while the total weight of 6.05 ounces keeps your rifle balanced and fast-handling. It’s a professional-grade upgrade that turns a standard receiver rail into a rock-solid tactical interface.
Key Features
- Five-Bolt Clamping System | High-tension distributed torque interface ensures rock-solid zero retention even under heavy recoil cycles.
- Three Integrated Recoil Lugs | Full STANAG rail engagement eliminates forward and backward movement within Picatinny slots for maximum stability.
- 0.7-inch Center Height | Specifically engineered for the AR-15 sight plane to provide a more natural cheek weld and faster target acquisition.
- 6061-T6 Aluminum Construction | Aerospace-grade alloy supports a professional 65 in-lb torque rating without risk of thread failure or deformation.
Technical Specifications
- SKU: 181347
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Finish: Hardcoat Anodized Matte Black
- Base Type: One-Piece Picatinny Riser
- Length: 5.45 in
- Center Height: 0.7 in
- Weight: 6.05 oz
- Mounting Hardware: Five-Bolt Clamp | Three Recoil Lugs
- Torque Specification: 65 in-lb
- Origin: United States
When your optic mounting system determines your shot consistency, there’s no margin for mechanical compromise. SMKW delivers proven mounting solutions that meet professional torque and retention standards—equip your rifle with a riser that maintains zero under pressure.