I will start this post by saying that I do not endorse this set up, or claim that it is ideal for me or anyone else, but rather it is just a fun experiment I wanted to do - as someone who also likes the micro-prisms, and also likes having a top-mounted MRDS - to try and address this issue using a COTS approach without using the PA mount which has been determined to possess less than optimum ruggedness:





This is the PA low mount and an Overbore Systems Night mount with a Vortex SPARC Solar atop. I do not find the low mount ideal, but it is useable, and does give the best view through both optics.




This is the same setup with the low-riser on a Larue LT105. Seems to put it around the 1.54 level. It's much better for viewing the SLx and, despite what it looks like, you still have an un-occluded view through it. Maybe a shadow starts at the top a little earlier as you move your head than if the MRDS mount wasn't there, but if you have your head positioned optimally, no shadow. However, the prism blocks about half of the SPARC. You can still get the dot, of course, it's just in the top half of the optic if you need it.

Not for me but very interesting nonetheless and I applaud your innovation

I had been trying to figure out the same concept and looked at the most open and high reddot mount for the prism to look through. Almost need a unity riser or other riser to get the reddot up higher to raise the prism to a comfortable level. Someone was able to look through the sighting hole of the 2.26" unity with the prism and said it worked decent.

Yeah, I have some Unity mounts and that gave me the idea, as you can kinda get a picture through the magnifier in the FTC mount while it's flipped down. I saw this mount on a blem sale and thought it might fit the bill.

It's silly - 100% - but maybe it will give some engineer or machinist some inspiration.

Same

I'm actually faster with the 3x micro prism than my aim point pro

I’m still loving mine thinking about giving the 2X a try on a GP rifle. Thinking it might be a touch easier up close more like my 1.5x

The field of view difference between the 2x and the 3x is only 4 ft. The 2x feels like a more refined 3x with a small reticle when looked at side by side.

Thank you for this info. Do you think the lower mag is a benefit being more refined or would you stick with the 3x?

I want a 3x so bad, is this the best deal going, considering price point?

I like the glass and the optic layout better on the 2x. You don't need the cantilever mount and it works really well with the ADM or Midwest Industries straight mount. The eyebox and relief are more forgiving.

Agreed. I have several in each 1x, 2x, and 3x. I love the 3x but the 2x is a far superior optic in terms of clarity, glass quality, and versatility. I have acogs in several magnifications and they are tough as nails but the PA 2x has become my go to. Good out to 300+ plus super fast using BAC for close up work.

What are you using for caps?

If they did green reticles I’d buy the 2x as well.

@tortilla-flats they are butler creeks but I can’t remember the model/size. I’ll confirm this evening and update the post. I know the rear is a blizzard see through cap so that I can quickly run it BAC for up close targets without opening the front cap. That method also works really well in a shoot house.

Awesome, thanks!

You made a modern version of the Leupold LCO/D-Evo combo :)

At around $300, yes. I have this weird little window from about 1.5-2.5X where that mag range makes me feel like I have on drunk goggles so I couldn’t get behind the 2X GLX. If you don’t have that issue the 2X might be worth looking into though.

@tortilla-flats
Ocular: 02 Blizzard, 1.3-1.39”
Objective: 03A, 1.300”
The 03A fits best with an ARD installed on the 2x but a small piece of electrical tape under the cap snugs it up nicely

Thanks! I have an ARD for it sitting in a box.

Cantilever mount is must for some of us. We all like a different cheek weld spot