I had one for an MRO and it had great RTZ. I only got rid of it for to weight and bulk, and went to a Scalarworks mount instead.
Posted: 8/3/2018 12:38:31 PM EDT
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Nate designs solid stuff. Great mounts
Posted: 8/3/2018 11:28:46 PM EDT
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Thanks for the input, good video above demonstrating the RTZ
Posted: 8/4/2018 7:53:38 AM EDT
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The one that is $200+ for a red dot mount is out of control when you can get rock solid qd mounts for ~$100.
Posted: 8/4/2018 11:18:22 AM EDT
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Quoted: The one that is $200+ for a red dot mount is out of control when you can get rock solid qd mounts for ~$100.
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The locking and release mechanisms are quite nice actually. I would say if you’re buying a T2 or M5, $70-80 is somewhat immaterial to get the exact mount you want.
Posted: 8/5/2018 8:56:23 AM EDT
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I'm looking at their 30mm KDG. All QR mounts are kind of heavy but this one is 9.4 oz.
What's the lightest QR that still holds zero?
Posted: 8/5/2018 8:34:29 PM EDT
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I could twist them side to side pretty easy while looking through my grid on a Leupold zero point boresight that has been very reliable.
It wouldn't return to the same spot on the grid every time I let go of it.
I have done this with Larue/Bobro/Geiessle/Nightforce and MI and they all didn't move one iota when testing on that grid and they all RTZ when testing at the range also.
This made me wonder if the Sidelok would RTZ in the real world?
I sent them back to Brownells rather then taking a chance.
Posted: 8/11/2018 9:52:16 PM EDT
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I like the KDG mounts and not just because they return to zero. They are very quick to remove and install in the event you want to use the same optic on different guns. Much quicker than any QD mounts. The self tightening feature also keeps you from damaging your rails due to over tightening.
Rudy
Posted: 8/11/2018 10:01:32 PM EDT
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Quoted: I like the KDG mounts and not just because they return to zero. They are very quick to remove and install in the event you want to use the same optic on different guns. Much quicker than any QD mounts. The self tightening feature also keeps you from damaging your rails due to over tightening.
Rudy
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What optic were you using when testing RTZ?
At how many yards/meters?
Posted: 8/13/2018 11:08:26 AM EDT
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Really liked the MRO mount I had of theirs. RTZ was good and always felt very solid.
As others have said, it's a touch on the heavy side, but other than that, I liked them a lot.
Posted: 8/14/2018 10:51:11 PM EDT
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What optic were you using when testing RTZ?
At how many yards/meters?
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Although I have KDG mounts on various optics the only one I have moved to other rifles is the Vortex Sparc II on a KDG Sidelok mount. Its a red dot optic so We're not talking long distances here.
I do have another KDG 30mm mount that will be holding a Primary Arms 1-6x24 FFP scope that I plan to move around between a couple AR's. Just haven't mounted that one yet.
Rudy
Posted: 8/17/2018 6:30:15 PM EDT
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Have one for a socom-height MRO
Good to go
Return to zero
Very easy to lock and unlock-o
Posted: 8/21/2018 5:25:27 AM EDT
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Do they have one that works with the Vortex Spark AR or SIG ROMEO 5XDR? Both have a AAA battery under the optic so the regular height mounts are too tall.