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Posted: 3/1/2006 7:55:41 AM EDT
So, dudes, like, WTF?
Before buying the Aimpoint 3xMag and Samson quick flip mount I asked a lot of questions on this forum to make absolutely sure I'd get this right.  I have the Eotech and the 3xMag, mounted on a Samson flip mount on the picatinny rail. But the 3xMag is clearly higher. If I look through the 3xmag with my eye centered behind the 3xMag I see the top half of the Eotech window and the "roll cage". If I lower my head to get my eye low near the bottom of the 3xMag's eyepiece, I can just get a "full" view with the "roll cage" just being out of the view and the Eotech reticle low in the sight picture. But this is very awkward and I can't believe it's meant to work like this? Here's how they look, you can see the 3xMag is kind of high. Couldn't find an old thread to see how they look on other people's rifles.  I can't see what I could do differently to mount it? Did I manage to f**k up somehow or what's this all about?  
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Posted: 3/1/2006 8:26:44 AM EDT
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I think Samson makes different spacers for their flip mount to help with this issue. I also don't think it is all that important for everything to be perfectly lined up. You could also put your EOTech on a small riser.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 8:53:52 AM EDT
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Hello some finn
You can raise the Eothech or just try adjusting the screws on the Aimpoint 3x as per section 3.3 page 7 of the Aimpoint instructions. Please feel free to contact us also toll free 888 665 4370 Thanks Scott Samson |
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Posted: 3/1/2006 9:12:36 AM EDT
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Thanks, you saved my day!  Damn, I had missed that.  Usually I always RTFM but in this case it seemed not to include anything useful so I just skimmed it and of course missed the only important thing in it... Can't resist posting a horribly offtopic pic. Sorry! 
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Posted: 3/1/2006 4:38:32 PM EDT
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what does this screw do? Lower the height of the 3xmag?
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Posted: 3/2/2006 8:12:38 AM EDT
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Dunno exactly, some kind of internal optical adjustment. Has one for both vertical and horizontal. I had thought the allen screws were just something keeping the thing together... |
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Posted: 3/2/2006 2:49:44 PM EDT
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The screws adjust the sight picture for the 3x. The sight itself does not move. Think of it as an elevation and windage adjustment for an external reticle.  some_finn, I am glad you got it figured out. Now that you have had it a few days, what do you think? R TalonArms.com |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 7:27:49 AM EDT
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I only just got it sighted in and tried it once but seems quite nice so far. |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 11:02:52 AM EDT
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not to hi-jack this topic, but what mount would you need to line up a 3x mag. on a LaRue Eotech mount?
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Posted: 3/3/2006 2:37:39 PM EDT
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There is no mount for that set up. The Quick Flip is designed to work with mil-spec height optics. The EOTech is right at the mil-spec height when mounted on the rail without a riser. When you add a riser, you take the optic above the sight plane that they are designed for. You have two options: buy another LaRue riser and mout the QF on it or ditch the riser. Well, you have a third option which would be to use the riser for the EOTech and don't worry that they do not line up exactly. The sight picture is not perfect, but it should still work as long as you can see the reticle in the 3x. |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 2:47:46 PM EDT
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This actually isn't true. If this WAS the designated Mil-Spec height then why would the Military have EOTech make the 553 with the built in riser???? C4 |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 3:59:06 PM EDT
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Here's a pic of my set up. I love the Eotech/aimpoint 3x w/samson set up: Great choice you made!!
***I haven't had any problems with blockage or distractions when seeing through it. It may look off or odd in pictures, but it actually lines up perfectly. You really don't need any risers or adapters. Sighting is crystal clear as-is.     
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Posted: 3/3/2006 6:45:31 PM EDT
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Sweet pic! |
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