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The 4th Gen mount has a spring under the scope body that pulls the scope down into the mount at all times.
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Does the spring push or pull the scope body? Can this spring be upfitted to a GEN III mount?
I can see some side to side play in the body between the mount on mine. Looks like too much "give" on the front pivot. A spring would likely take that play away.
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Hi Locked,
The Spring pulls the two halves of the body together.
The GEN IV SSL mount is a significant improvement over the Gen III and previous.
My issued rifle has a Gen II, and has recently been completely re-built inside.
My personal rifle (owned) has a Gen IV SSL mount, and is exceptional.
I've put about 40,000 rounds under both scopes, and have been extremely happy with the way they work. Note, I use the "open gate" method for ballistic compensation, as opposed to the pre-calibrated cam, so I put the scope through more of a workout than some would.
Both the Gen II and my Gen IV are fully repeatable in both windage and elevation, and the Gen IV is return to zero when removed from the rifle. I have three uppers and one Elcan. I swap it back and forth between them on a reasonably regular basis, with no problems at all. No change in zero.
Please post your impressions compared to the ACOG that you're getting. I've compared one with a full-size ACOG, and preffered the Elcan...the glass was better, and I didn't like the BDC Reticle.
NavyShooter