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Posted: 9/23/2010 10:37:01 AM EDT
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It seems that the Aimpoint Micro seems to be the most popular way to go for optics on AK's.
How much bigger is the sight picture through a Comp M3 vs the Micro. Is it a noticable difference. Looking at one or the other on TWS Dog Leg so the optic is back farther on the rifle. I think bigger would be better for target acquisition.. Still co witness with a low 30mm ring? What the good word? |
| There is a Russian mount that allows M3 CCO cowitness and you can get handguards that allow Micros to be mounted. I have a M3 and if I had to do it again I would go with a Micro. Yea the dot is bigger but the sight is smaller and lighter and just seems less in the way than the M3. From 0-150m your sight pix with either one is a non issue. |
Here is a CompC3 on an Ulitmak in a now discontinued Springfield Armory very low ring. Co-witness in the lower 1/3. Once the Aimpoint is positioned out that far, you are only viewing a very small part of the scene through the optic, so it doesn't make much difference. The Aimpoint micro sights are about 5 ounces lighter however.
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Yeah dude, that more like what i was going for.
Def could be some problems with cross over charging. Thanx for the input. Seen some videos of people using their support hand ( forward hand ) to hold the rifle in tight to your shoulder, then using trigger hand to click out old mag with a new one, slam, then charge. Looks a little harded to master but def a viable way of doing it. Problem solved??? |
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Seen some videos of people using their support hand ( forward hand ) to hold the rifle in tight to your shoulder, then using trigger hand to click out old mag with a new one, slam, then charge. Looks a little harded to master but def a viable way of doing it. Problem solved??? Yes, perhaps. In my case going to the Ultimak shaved off 10 ounces of weight (BP-02 mount), allows co-witnessing and no need to remove/disturb optics when cleaning. I don't really notice the shift in balance that much with the support hand on the AFG. |
| I have both a Comp C3 and a Micro. Honestly, they both have their better and worse points. I use the Micro the most, but I get a better view through the C3 and it has a 2 moa dot which seems to help me get slightly better groups. The Micro is much lighter and easier to make quick detach using the $30 lever kit. For the AK platform IMHO, the micro works better overall. |
| I agree. I had the CompC3 so I decided to give it a try and so far, it works just fine. The key to success is to use an uber-low ring, such as the now discontinued Springfield Armory ring that I purchased from Brownells a few years ago. Otherwise, a micro version is the way to go. |
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I have both a Comp C3 and a Micro. Honestly, they both have their better and worse points. I use the Micro the most, but I get a better view through the C3 and it has a 2 moa dot which seems to help me get slightly better groups. The Micro is much lighter and easier to make quick detach using the $30 lever kit. For the AK platform IMHO, the micro works better overall. What lever kit are you referring to? Pics? |
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anyone know what the lowest mount availible out there is? If you mean lowest ring, I used the stock ring with my comp m3 and it works fine. If you want a QD mount UltiMAK sells this thumbscrew one. If you mean lowest optic mount, the UltiMAK is the only one that will get you co-witnessing on the gas tube. |
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Quoted: Quoted: anyone know what the lowest mount availible out there is? If you mean lowest ring, I used the stock ring with my comp m3 and it works fine. If you want a QD mount UltiMAK sells this thumbscrew one. If you mean lowest optic mount, the UltiMAK is the only one that will get you co-witnessing on the gas tube. The Aimpoint ring is a good, beefy ring that sits nice and low. I use it on a couple of rifles, but not with an Ultimak in either case. Very solid overall. |
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Aimpoint makes a quick detach lever that goes right on the micro. I got it from Brownells for like 36 bucks. Does this make the optic sit higher or does it replace the current mount on the micro? Also, would it work with a non-Aimpoint micro red dot like the TRS-25 by Bushnell? |
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