EOTech 512 Mounting Question

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - EOTech 512 Mounting Question

Posted: 1/12/2006 7:19:07 PM EDT

OK, I just received my EOTEch scope and I have mounted it on my flattop. I followed the instructions and used the allen wrench to tighten it down. But I have a part left over. A bolt with a very large head with a slot in it. There was a slip of paper in the box talking about using this bolt and tightening it with a nickel. But where does it go? There are no holes left and the sight seems firmly mounted on the flattop? Any help will be appreciated!

Posted: 1/12/2006 7:36:09 PM EDT

[#1]

Think I answered my own question. Saw a picture with one mounted. The bolt with the large head is to replace the allen setup, right?

Posted: 1/12/2006 8:50:18 PM EDT

[#2]

The bolt you're talking about is a YHM after-market part. How did it end up in your box?

Posted: 1/12/2006 10:22:17 PM EDT

[#3]

Eotech is shipping with the YHM big head speed knob in the box now.

Posted: 1/13/2006 2:59:58 AM EDT

[#4]

It's your choice. You can use the allen head bolt, or the large "tumb-bolt" to mount your EoTech. I personally use the big head. It's always easier to find a slot than an allen wrench.

Posted: 1/13/2006 5:05:49 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks, NoAim! You make a good point. I think I'll replace the Allen setup with the big knob, too.

Posted: 1/13/2006 12:20:35 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Eotech is shipping with the YHM big head speed knob in the box now.

EOTech is shipping with their own version. The YHM one has a larger knurled part and is a little easier to grab.

Posted: 1/13/2006 2:06:35 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Eotech is shipping with the YHM big head speed knob in the box now.

EOTech is shipping with their own version. The YHM one has a larger knurled part and is a little easier to grab.

Yep. EOTech ships the allen head bolt and their own knurled knob with the site. The YHM is a little different.

WIZZO

Posted: 1/14/2006 10:07:34 AM EDT

[#8]

There could be a time when you would want to quickly remove the Eotech and replace it with the original carry handle. This is easier with a coin, the big end of a key, top edge of a knife blade, etc, than with an allen wrench.

Posted: 1/14/2006 10:25:31 AM EDT

[#9]

Yep. EOTech ships the allen head bolt and their own knurled knob with the site. The YHM is a little different.

Thanks guys. I didn't realize that. Learn something new everyday.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - EOTech 512 Mounting Question

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