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Posted: 5/16/2003 11:03:24 AM EDT
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The covers are coming up and to the left. Are you sure the optic is mounted correct and not turned a little more on one side?
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Posted: 5/16/2003 11:06:36 AM EDT
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Hmm. I just bought a used Aimpoint, and it didn't come with lens covers. I just went and got some Butler Creek flip-open covers, and mounted them to open straight up. What's the proper way for Aimpoint lens covers to be oriented?
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Posted: 5/16/2003 11:12:49 AM EDT
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Yes, it's mounted to spec on the instructions. Red dot adjustment and scope changes are on the right for quick changes.
That's why I ask, it's odd that the caps go to the left and up. If I turned it more to the left they would be in direct blockage of the left eye... |
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Posted: 5/16/2003 11:16:29 AM EDT
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For the flat-top ya should rotate them to the 6 o'clock position, that way they will both lay flat on the pictinny rail in back and on your front HG in front. Then they'll be outta the way.
Mike |
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Posted: 5/16/2003 11:20:20 AM EDT
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Is there a special tool or procedure? By trying to hand twist them, they would not give - so I am worried they may be threaded or glued...
Sounds like a silly question, but I am not interested in breaking this thing until I get some use out of it. ;8-) |
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Posted: 5/16/2003 11:27:09 AM EDT
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Quoted: Is there a special tool or procedure? By trying to hand twist them, they would not give - so I am worried they may be threaded or glued... Sounds like a silly question, but I am not interested in breaking this thing until I get some use out of it. ;8-) Just grabbed 'em and rotated them, hold the sight if it's mounted, but I'm not aware of any glue..... probably just tight. Mike |
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Posted: 5/16/2003 1:11:46 PM EDT
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Pull them straight off instead of twisting them. They are extremly tight the first few times you take them off.
Scott |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 3:24:49 AM EDT
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I just twisted the covers on my two M2's into place, after much frustration and a few choice words.
Chris |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 3:42:33 AM EDT
[#9]
Yep. Just twisted mine. Them little buggars are VERY VERY tight though.
CHRIS |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 6:42:23 AM EDT
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I wondered the same thing about mine a while back, as the hinges are at about the 10 o'clock position when viewed from the rear. I tried to gently turn mine and they would not budge. I guess from the posts above that a little more elbow grease is all that is needed.
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Posted: 5/17/2003 8:24:52 AM EDT
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As Mr.Hall states push them off, do not twist them.Per:Aimpoint inst.Ensure cap is closed (to prevent damage to the hinge) place thumb behind the hinge forefinger at the bottom of the cap and PUSH!(peal)cap off.If this description does
not work (it did for me)you can call Aimpoint USA 1-870-423-3398 |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 11:19:10 AM EDT
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Thanks all. That worked. Factory tightness, loosened up with more effort without fear of "snaping" something. Dial'd in.
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Posted: 5/17/2003 11:32:21 AM EDT
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Down is mucho mas bueno:
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