 purevl2 
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Posted: 3/7/2012 6:52:52 PM
[Last Edit: 3/25/2012 4:45:21 PM by purevl2]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Decided to go out on a limb and order a pair of these for my many ak's without optics. I have an H1 and T1 in the safe, so I figured this would be a great platform. I was going to see if MI came out with a copy, but didn't feel like waiting. Boy was I glad I didn't....... First impressions. I picked up two from Brownells and after I opened up the box, I was happy to see two nicely packaged mounts. Thick cardboard, a cool sticker and black tissue paper (tough tissue paper, of course) 
Next, the mount: 
The Kobra is a behemoth compared to it, and twice as heavy (estimated) 
This thing is ROCK SOLID. Adjusting it was a breeze and it looks like holding zero will be a breeze. Anodizing seems like mil-spec and it's is light as a feather. I sold a TWS Dogleg II and an AKars because I just didn't trust it. I never shot with either, but I just didn't like the design. I will add that this was based on perception, it could very well have functioned perfect. Shooting pics to come.... |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 8:07:10 PM
DO FREAKING WANT!
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Posted: 3/7/2012 8:32:47 PM
Originally Posted By 300WSM:
DO FREAKING WANT! Looks sweet! |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 8:54:55 PM
looks nice.
does the brass lever on the AKML wiggle alot when locked in? |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 8:57:04 PM
The lever doesn't move at all, its very tight.
I think its zinc- plated steel, though. |
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Posted: 3/8/2012 11:41:03 AM
cool thanks for the reply.
I had an early mount for the Vortex red dot, and perhaps I had one with bad qc but the lever wiggled and was loose in the locked position. Looks like its been improved, may have to get one for a T1 micro. Thats a sweet set up. |
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FightingHellfish
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Posted: 3/8/2012 11:56:36 AM
Originally Posted By J-L:
cool thanks for the reply. I had an early mount for the Vortex red dot, and perhaps I had one with bad qc but the lever wiggled and was loose in the locked position. Looks like its been improved, may have to get one for a T1 micro. Thats a sweet set up. Those levers are meant to be adjusted to fit your particular side mount. That said,its still a cheesey lever design. |
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Posted: 3/9/2012 12:05:34 AM
How far will the buttstock fold with the mount in place?
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Posted: 3/9/2012 12:25:29 AM
Awesome set up!
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Posted: 3/9/2012 7:54:54 AM
Originally Posted By asmig:
How far will the buttstock fold with the mount in place? I'll snap a pic later tonight, bud! |
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00Ghost00
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Posted: 3/9/2012 12:27:28 PM
While you're taking the pic, can you measure this distance?
I can't seem to find any documentation noting this width/depth/dimension it sticks out from the side of the receiver. |
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Posted: 3/25/2012 4:45:04 PM
Now with a Vid from last weekend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXttc4Hy1jk I took it off and put it back on. NO loss of Point of impact. |
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Posted: 4/9/2012 10:53:23 AM
Originally Posted By purevl2:
Originally Posted By asmig:
How far will the buttstock fold with the mount in place? I'll snap a pic later tonight, bud! I'd like to see this as well. I have a triangle folder and wanted to see how much it would fold. Thanks, Jake |
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Posted: 4/10/2012 9:15:19 PM
Originally Posted By purevl2:
Originally Posted By asmig:
How far will the buttstock fold with the mount in place? I'll snap a pic later tonight, bud! I tried PM'ing you about this, but you box is full. I really like this optics mount. However, I just bought that triangle side folder and I'm assuming it wont fold very well with this mount. Would I be correct? I'd prefer this mount over a scout mount, but I'll use an ultimak or Mid west mount if I have too. Thanks, Jake |
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Posted: 4/10/2012 9:25:33 PM
Originally Posted By jakerz:
Originally Posted By purevl2:
Originally Posted By asmig:
How far will the buttstock fold with the mount in place? I'll snap a pic later tonight, bud! I tried PM'ing you about this, but you box is full. I really like this optics mount. However, I just bought that triangle side folder and I'm assuming it wont fold very well with this mount. Would I be correct? I'd prefer this mount over a scout mount, but I'll use an ultimak or Mid west mount if I have too. Thanks, Sorry, you definitely won't be able to fold anything with this mount: triangle or poly Jake |
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Posted: 4/10/2012 9:33:21 PM
[Last Edit: 4/10/2012 9:33:46 PM by jakerz]
Originally Posted By purevl2:
Sorry, you definitely won't be able to fold anything with this mount: triangle or poly No worries. Thanks for the response. Still, a fine looking optic mount. |
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Posted: 4/15/2012 7:51:36 PM
Any cowitness? You think this will mount the T1 lower than the TWS w/ a QD mount?
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Posted: 4/15/2012 8:02:12 PM
Cowitness is there, but it's more like a lower 1/7th cowitness. Have no compared to a TWS.
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Posted: 4/15/2012 9:26:57 PM
Here's a review of an AKML done my MAC on youtube. He does a super good job reviewing things. There is no one I trust more for a review.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzCKXVXgKvU |
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