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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/25/2007 2:46:18 AM EST
I am looking for the lowest 30mm ring available for mounting an Aimpoint (it's for a non AR application). I am currently using the Aimpoint "low ring" which positions the bottom of the sight tube about a 1/4 inch above the top of the rail, but I'm wondering if a lower ring is available. Quick detach not needed.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 3:05:45 AM EST
Check out the "X" ring Aimpoint mount at www.riflescopes.com, IIRC it's the "lowest" mount made, used for the most part to co-witness w/ the irons on those funky RRA "tactical" detachable sights.
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2007 2:43:59 AM EST
Mike, thanks for the response! That is the ring I am currently using - I was hoping to find something even lower.
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Posted: 9/27/2007 3:50:17 AM EST
[Last Edit: 9/27/2007 4:18:32 AM EST by QUIB]
I don’t recall anything lower than the Aimpoint X-wide low ring. I’ve used them in carry handle mount applications and the body of the Aimpoint sits millimeters above the rail. ETA: Photo  |
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Posted: 9/27/2007 3:52:51 AM EST
This is about as low as you can get for an Aimpoint. Low AimPoint Ring
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2007 4:15:14 AM EST
Thanks for the link! I have just placed an order for one - it does look lower than the Aimpoint X low ring and is at least cleaner looking without the knurled thumbscrew. Here is what I'm using it for - to get a CompC3 as low as possible on a modified BP-02 mount for an AK;  
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Posted: 9/27/2007 4:21:46 AM EST
Once you get the new ring..........let us know which is lower. 
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Posted: 9/27/2007 5:46:40 AM EST
[Last Edit: 9/27/2007 5:49:57 AM EST by ElrodCod]
I've had both....the Brownell's vertically split ring is lower.
ETA:But the 10818 "X"ring is more convenient to use. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2007 5:49:36 AM EST
[Last Edit: 9/27/2007 5:50:51 AM EST by G17C]
Will do - will break out the vernier calipers and take some measurements and post the results.
Thanks again for the link - that ring looks perfect! PS - Quib, how does the Aimpoint work out on the carry handle? I have an A2 upper as well and have thought of trying this... |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2007 1:32:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: 9/27/2007 1:32:55 PM EST by girard]
Like this  |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2007 1:42:05 PM EST
Works for me - thanks for the photo!
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Posted: 9/27/2007 1:45:35 PM EST
I liked it. Some folks will tell you, you’ll get a bad cheekweld. But I personally had no problems with it. |
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Posted: 9/27/2007 1:47:20 PM EST
Wow! I don’t know if just the camera angle, but that mount does look lower than the AP x-wide ring. 
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2007 2:23:50 PM EST
It looks like it is, and on the Brownell's site too. I will post the difference in height once I receive the ring. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/27/2007 2:31:45 PM EST
[Last Edit: 9/27/2007 2:32:25 PM EST by girard]
It is, if you note the difference from the bottom of the front to rail.The cap is true and less than the other mount. |
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