CoWitness Aimpoint > Optics, Mounts, and Sights

Posted: 8/16/2004 3:12:09 PM EDT

Now that I have had just about all of my gun shop's and their mother's opinions re: co-witnessing I figured I come to the pros!
Can someone tell me what I need?

I have a Aimpoint CompMLXD that I want to mount on my flattop AR and still be able to cowitness my flip up sights if need be.

I want to examine all options other than just the ARMs stuff.
Can I use Aimpoint's return to zero mount with a spacer?
Has anyone used SOG Armory triple wide ring and does this place it high enough?
I know that everyone likes the ARMs products but I wanted to check them all out.
Thanks again.
c

Posted: 8/16/2004 3:32:32 PM EDT

[#1]

Not sure of the MLXD diameter, but if it's an Aimpoint, and you wanna co-witness my first thought these days is LaRue.

Posted: 8/16/2004 4:15:43 PM EDT

[#2]

Depends on how you want to cowitness and what kind of gear you have. Cowitness in lower 1/3 of optic or center of optic? Do you have a A3 upper? Do you have a RASII? Mount optic on hump or on upper? Tell us what you have and how you want to cowitness and people can start chiming in with specific configs.

Posted: 8/16/2004 4:26:01 PM EDT

[#3]

azmotor,

With an Aimpoint ML-XD, you have a 30mm tube, suggested mounting solution for that optics are KAC cantilever, GG&G cantilever, ARMS #22/M68 cantilever, PRI high mount, or the new kid on the market and currently the hot ticket for any aimpoint, the LaRue Aimpoint mount.

All of the above mount will co-witness your Aimpoint reticle to your iron sight. and iron will appear at about the lower 1/3 of the optic window.

hope this helps.

Posted: 8/16/2004 4:55:00 PM EDT

[#4]

The only way to fly...the LaRue mount.

Posted: 8/16/2004 4:57:18 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Depends on how you want to cowitness and what kind of gear you have. Cowitness in lower 1/3 of optic or center of optic? Do you have a A3 upper? Do you have a RASII? Mount optic on hump or on upper? Tell us what you have and how you want to cowitness and people can start chiming in with specific configs.

RRA A3 flat top and I want to be able to cowitness in lower 1/3 of optic.
I want to mount the Aimpoint on the upper or maybe a little over the hand guards... what do you guys recommend?
c

Posted: 8/16/2004 5:10:18 PM EDT

[#6]

Tagged - getting near-sighted so I want to listen in too.

I currently have the Aimpoint QPR with a spacer and the irons & red-dot co-witness in the center of the tube. I don't like so many individual pieces in the mount though and thinking seriously about changing. Not sure if I want the LaRue or a cantilever like the ~~PRI~~ GG&G or KAC but fewer parts to work lose seems smart to me.

Posted: 8/16/2004 5:32:03 PM EDT

[#7]

All these will allow cowitness with irons in the lower 1/3 of the Aimpoint.

GGG
www.gggaz.com/products/apcantring.php

ARMS
www.armsmounts.com/catalog.php?action=124&item_id=26

with either:

to mount over the delta ring
www.armsmounts.com/catalog.php?action=124&item_id=23

or

www.armsmounts.com/catalog.php?action=124&item_id=21

LaRue
www.laruetactical.com/marketplace/servlet/Marketplaces?webEvent(ProductDetailAddPage,loadProduct)&productID=1858&scrollTop=135

Posted: 8/16/2004 5:33:39 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

RRA A3 flat top and I want to be able to cowitness in lower 1/3 of optic.
I want to mount the Aimpoint on the upper or maybe a little over the hand guards... what do you guys recommend?
c

I have an RRA tactical handle with a x-wide mount. I originally had a GG&G mount, but it was too high to co-witness. I don't remember who made the x-wide mount. I picked it up at a gun show.

Posted: 8/16/2004 6:38:48 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Quoted:

RRA A3 flat top and I want to be able to cowitness in lower 1/3 of optic.
I want to mount the Aimpoint on the upper or maybe a little over the hand guards... what do you guys recommend?
c

I have an RRA tactical handle with a x-wide mount. I originally had a GG&G mount, but it was too high to co-witness. I don't remember who made the x-wide mount. I picked it up at a gun show.

SOG armory maybe???

Posted: 8/16/2004 6:39:18 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
All these will allow cowitness with irons in the lower 1/3 of the Aimpoint.

GGG
www.gggaz.com/products/apcantring.php

ARMS
www.armsmounts.com/catalog.php?action=124&item_id=26

with either:

to mount over the delta ring
www.armsmounts.com/catalog.php?action=124&item_id=23

or

www.armsmounts.com/catalog.php?action=124&item_id=21

LaRue
www.laruetactical.com/marketplace/servlet/Marketplaces?webEvent(ProductDetailAddPage,loadProduct)&productID=1858&scrollTop=135

Thanks a ton cnorton.
c

Posted: 8/16/2004 7:10:45 PM EDT

[#11]

Your only option should be LaRue Tactical.

Posted: 8/16/2004 7:25:57 PM EDT

[#12]

I'm happy with both the ARMS #22M68 and the PRI High Mount. The PRI is on my current "go-to" carbine.

Still in stock, still local.

Posted: 8/17/2004 6:23:27 PM EDT

[#13]

Maybe... I let a friend borrow my aimpoint so he can decide on that or an eotech. If you can post it for me, I can send a pic of how it looks like.

Posted: 8/18/2004 7:27:18 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Maybe... I let a friend borrow my aimpoint so he can decide on that or an eotech. If you can post it for me, I can send a pic of how it looks like.

Here's your pic hman710.

Posted: 8/18/2004 2:26:45 PM EDT

[#15]

Thanks azmotorsports. At least it gives you an idea of your options to look at.

Posted: 8/19/2004 5:40:03 AM EDT

[#16]

I used the ARMS #22 throw lever and the spacer (spacer is typically advertised with the #22) to achieve co-witness.

Posted: 8/19/2004 3:52:59 PM EDT

[#17]

Mods: Considering this is such a popular question, and that the search function is a bit weird at times, perhaps a tack is in order?

-Redfoot

Posted: 8/20/2004 1:32:12 PM EDT

[#18]

I saw these at Arizona Tactical for Aimpoints. Has anyone ever used their products and will I be able to CoWit my irons with it? I've also attached their website too.

SOG Armory

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