Top 5 Cantilever Mounts for Night Vision and Thermal Optics in Canada 2025 - Best Mounts for Hunting and Tactical Use

The Cadex Defence Unitized Scope Mount is positioned as a best-in-class choice for cantilever mounting of night vision and thermal optics thanks to its military-grade, one-piece construction and exceptional rigidity under heavy loads and recoil. It outperforms many consumer mounts on long-term stability and alignment, making it preferable when optical boresight retention and thermal sensor repeatability matter most, though it typically commands a premium compared with lighter or consumer-focused alternatives on this list.

The Vortex Sport Cantilever Mount delivers strong value for shooters adapting night vision or thermal devices who need a reliable cantilever at an affordable price, pairing adequate rigidity with a broad compatibility profile. While it lacks the ultra-high-end machining and weight-bearing capacity of Cadex or the repeatable quick-detach of LaRue, Vortex stands out for cost-to-performance and the company’s industry-leading warranty and customer support.

The LaRue Tactical SPR-E Mount is a market leader for users who require rock-solid zero retention with fast-detach capability, making it ideal for switching between night vision/thermal and daytime optics without losing alignment. It trades some of the one-piece brute rigidity of Cadex for rapid, repeatable removal and reattachment, so it’s the preferred choice when operational flexibility and absolute zero-repeatability are the priority.

The Warne Skyline Precision Mount combines high-precision machining with practical features tailored to mounting thermal and night vision optics where concentricity and fine tolerances affect sensor performance. It offers a middle ground—more refined and lighter than some heavy unitized mounts but with closer tolerances and ring fitment than most budget options—providing a good balance of precision and price for precision shooters.