[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aimpoint Mount

Posted: 8/6/2004 4:13:41 PM EDT

I had something strange happen at the range today, and I am wondering if any of you have ever had this problem before.

I have an Aimpoint CompML2 with an Aimpoint quick release mount. It is the kind with the 1 1/2" finger tightening screwdown knob on the side. It also has notches in it that makes it impossible to "overtighten". If you tighten past a certain point, the knob skips over the notches so that it can't tighten any further.

Anyways, I was at the range with this rifle today. I started out by putting about 90 rounds through, and the all went exactly where I wanted them to. On my fourth mag, my point of impact was about 3 inches to the left of my point of aim. I changed targets and shot another 3 round group nice and slow. These were worse!

I'm not sure how I noticed, but I discovered that my Aimpoint mount was loose on my rifle. I tightened it down, and I was back on my zero. I shot a few more mags, and I didn't have a repeat of the probelm.

This thing has me worried now. I don't intend to use any other optics with this rifle. I am considering using some locktite to keep this thing in place. I am offically soliciting your input!

Posted: 8/6/2004 4:31:59 PM EDT

[#1]

Deja vu!

I replied in the General Discussion forum a minute ago (I think).

I would recommend dropping the Rail Grabber and getting a $150 GG&G mount in it's place ... it has a built-in battery holder.

Posted: 8/6/2004 6:10:13 PM EDT

[#2]

Larue is the way to go, and it's about $30 cheaper then the GG&G. If you want extra battery storage go with the Aimpoint module.

That big ass sticking out like a tree limb knob on the Rail Grabber is one of the worse things I've ever seen on an optic mount