Posted: 5/18/2011 3:03:12 PM EDT
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I've got the M4 with a 5X behind it on a flip aside mount. Likes it. But I'm also hoping to use the rifle for some stupidly long range "plinking" for which I'd like a better magnification and tighter sighting point. Looking longingly at the 3-9X. Here's the issue. I'd like to be able to use the red dot/magnifier combo, but be able to switch out between it and the precision scope. The M4 didn't come with a quick-release option, and the flip-aside, while loads more handy in day-to-day use, didn't incorporate a quick-release either. I probably won't be switching that often, but I'd rather not have to re-zero everything every time. As I understand it, the quick release works by applying the same pressure/tightness/torque every time you flip the lever, thus maintaining a consistent mount. Is that correct? I have a fat boy torque driver that I use on printers and such. Could I emulate the quick release by torquing the knurled nobs to a "set" and just re-torquing each time I switch? Or do I need to find quick release kits for these mounts? Does such a thing even exist? The quick-release would be preferable, as I can foresee (sort of) instances where I might want to do it on the fly. |
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I don't know of a quick release option that will work on it. You won't have a problem returning to zero if you index the cross bolt against the front of the slot everything. Push forward are you are tighten it. A QD just makes it a lot easier to take on and off. The other reason for a QD is if you are in a self defense situation and you have to get the optic off quick you can.
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Quoted: I don;t know of a quick release option that will work on it. You won't have a problem returning to zero if you index the cross bolt against the front of the slot everything. Push forward are you are tighten it. A QD just makes it a lot easier to take on and off. The other reason for a QD is if you are in a self defense situation and you have to get the optic off quick you can. Marshall Thanks Marshall. I've heard all different views on the return to zero thing and didn't know what to believe. Nice to get the professional view. You'll be hearing from me when I'm ready for the scope (and a killflash when they finally come in  ) |
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I don;t know of a quick release option that will work on it. You won't have a problem returning to zero if you index the cross bolt against the front of the slot everything. Push forward are you are tighten it. A QD just makes it a lot easier to take on and off. The other reason for a QD is if you are in a self defense situation and you have to get the optic off quick you can. Marshall Thanks Marshall. I've heard all different views on the return to zero thing and didn't know what to believe. Nice to get the professional view. You'll be hearing from me when I'm ready for the scope (and a killflash when they finally come in )
A little more info. The high end QD mounts can be more precise not necessarily becasue they are QD but becasue they are high end precision mounts. The optics will have something to do with it as well. A benchrest scope with 1/8 MOA clocks might need a little tweaking where a red dot with 1/2 MOA might not, if that makes sense. Marshall |