The Leupold Mark IMS (Integral Mounting System) delivers precision scope mounting with built-in 20 MOA cant for extended long-range shooting capabilities. This aluminum mount system eliminates the need for separate rings and bases, providing a streamlined one-piece solution for bolt-action rifles.
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional two-piece mounting systems, the Mark IMS integrates the base and rings into a single machined unit, reducing potential points of failure and maintaining consistent scope alignment. The 20 MOA forward cant maximizes elevation adjustment range, allowing shooters to engage targets beyond 800 yards without reaching the limits of their scope's internal adjustments. This integrated design maintains tighter tolerances than separate components while reducing overall weight.
Key Features
- One-piece integrated mounting system eliminates ring-to-base alignment issues
- 20 MOA built-in cant extends effective shooting range for long-distance applications
- 35mm tube diameter accommodates modern tactical and precision scopes
- 6061-T6 aluminum construction with Type III hard anodizing for corrosion resistance
- Picatinny rail interface ensures compatibility with standard tactical rifles
- Precision-machined surfaces maintain consistent return-to-zero when removing and reinstalling optics
- Low-profile design minimizes interference with bolt operation and ejection ports
The Mark IMS performs consistently across temperature extremes and heavy recoil conditions. Competition shooters benefit from the system's ability to maintain zero through rapid-fire strings, while tactical applications demand the reliability this mount provides during extended deployments. The 20 MOA cant proves particularly valuable for precision rifle competitions where targets extend beyond 600 yards, allowing shooters to utilize their scope's full elevation range effectively.
Technical Specs
- Tube diameter: 35mm
- Material: 6061-T6 aluminum alloy
- Finish: Type III hard anodized black
- Cant: 20 MOA forward
- Rail interface: Picatinny/Weaver compatible
- Weight: Approximately 8.2 ounces
- Ring height: Medium (exact height varies by specific model)
- Torque specification: 25 inch-pounds for ring screws
- Country of origin: USA
The Mark IMS represents Leupold's commitment to precision manufacturing and field-proven reliability. Professional shooters and serious enthusiasts choose this mounting system when scope security and long-range capability cannot be compromised. The integrated design and 20 MOA cant make this mount essential equipment for anyone pushing their rifle's effective range beyond standard hunting distances.