 Eric_75 
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Posted: 6/15/2012 11:31:47 PM
[Last Edit: 6/15/2012 11:32:56 PM by Eric_75]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I know, they are normally engineered to co-witness with the iron sights, but I don't need that. I have a low power scope and I would prefer it to sit lower for better cheek weld and handling characteristics. This scope, even with a 30mm tube, could easily sit 1/2" lower before anything starts to hit. |
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goldeyeslayer
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Posted: 6/16/2012 12:01:49 AM
most of the one piece mounts are designed for a good cheek weld.......any lower and it wouldn't work.
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Posted: 6/16/2012 12:37:26 PM
^ ^ ^ Exactly.
Magnified optics are not meant to cowitness with iron sights. Height is mostly about proper cheek weld. The best 1-piece mounts are cantilevered forward to give you proper eye relief. |
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Posted: 6/16/2012 6:37:40 PM
I know, they are normally engineered to co-witness with the iron sights, but I don't need that.
I know what you mean. 1.5"ish has become the standard (if you will) due to muscle-memory/training. I too, like a mount a little lower, but I've found it's not usually an option. The LaRue LT158 is the lowest I think at 1.44. It does have a 10 MOA built-in though. To go lower, rings would be in order. 
I need to clear my BUIS, so I went with an LT104. The objective size also needs to be considered. |
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slappomatt
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Posted: 6/16/2012 6:57:20 PM
[Last Edit: 6/16/2012 7:01:07 PM by slappomatt]
Originally Posted By fire4fx: I know, they are normally engineered to co-witness with the iron sights, but I don't need that. I know what you mean. 1.5"ish has become the standard (if you will) due to muscle-memory/training. I too, like a mount a little lower, but I've found it's not usually an option. The LaRue LT158 is the lowest I think at 1.44. It does have a 10 MOA built-in though. To go lower, rings would be in order. I need to clear my BUIS, so I went with an LT104. The objective size also needs to be considered. I had a LT-158 before and think its an outstanding mount. 10 MOA is always nice to have and it does sit a little bit lower than most standard mounts. Swag... and Larue quality to boot. |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 10:09:26 AM
[Last Edit: 6/17/2012 10:11:24 AM by Triggerbender]
Armalite is lower than most 1.25 optic center to rail height.
From my experience any lower and you will not be able to see thru it I like a solid cheek weld and this will do it. MaxIcon did alot of work here for specs and such. http://www.maxicon.com/guns/optics/one_piece/ar15_onepiece_mounts.htm |
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Posted: 6/17/2012 2:22:02 PM
US Optics has a mount that puts the optics 1.26" above the rail.
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RFutch
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Posted: 6/18/2012 12:17:46 AM
Originally Posted By goldeyeslayer:
most of the one piece mounts are designed for a good cheek weld.......any lower and it wouldn't work. That would be true if everyone's face were exactly the same but they are not. Nightforce makes a couple mounts to address this. The Unimount is available in 1.125" and 1.375" heights. I have the 1.125" and it works great for me. Keep in mind I like my scopes very low in relation to the comb height. The 1.125" will work with 44mm scopes and below.  |
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Posted: 6/28/2012 11:59:22 PM
DNZ makes one.
It is nicer than the armalite. |
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