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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:34:16 AM EDT
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I run the tall and as you said its the most popular.
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:35:26 AM EDT
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I run the tall and as you said its the most popular. join the club lol and be one of the cool kids 
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:36:53 AM EDT
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Assuming it's going on a standard AR, you only have 2 options. The LT660 for a lower 1/3 co-witness or the LT751 for an absolute. As for the mount "looking weird," well, if looks are your priority then why are you even wasting money on a top of the line optic and mount?
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:42:13 AM EDT
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You're leaning towards the one that is explicitly stated NOT to work properly with your setup?
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:46:18 AM EDT
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Assuming it's going on a standard AR, you only have 2 options. The LT660 for a lower 1/3 co-witness or the LT751 for an absolute. As for the mount "looking weird," well, if looks are your priority then why are you even wasting money on a top of the line optic and mount? I said it looks weird because it looks like its supported by a very thin piece of metal. It just dose not look as durable as the tall/medium. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:49:07 AM EDT
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You're leaning towards the one that is explicitly stated NOT to work properly with your setup? I have seen pic of people using the medium mount. Here posted by "thebomber" and his look like a work gun, and mine will be too. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:52:53 AM EDT
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You're leaning towards the one that is explicitly stated NOT to work properly with your setup? I have seen pic of people using the medium mount. Here posted by "thebomber" and his look like a work gun, and mine will be too. He has a tall mount. He milled out some of the aluminum to make it lighter weight. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:54:15 AM EDT
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You're leaning towards the one that is explicitly stated NOT to work properly with your setup? I have seen pic of people using the medium mount. Here posted by "thebomber" and his look like a work gun, and mine will be too. That one sure looks taller than the medium mount. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 7:01:42 AM EDT
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You're leaning towards the one that is explicitly stated NOT to work properly with your setup? I have seen pic of people using the medium mount. Here posted by "thebomber" and his look like a work gun, and mine will be too. That one sure looks taller than the medium mount. I think you're right, he did a really good job. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 7:04:13 AM EDT
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I don't see the need for an absolute co-witness on a RDS unless maybe you're using a fixed rear BUIS for some reason. The "tall" mounts work well and I wouldn't worry about this being some sort of fad. I use a LaRue "tall" mount...the DD micro mount would be another great choice if you don't need/want QD.
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Posted: 9/14/2010 7:05:02 AM EDT
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Guess Im gonna have to get the tall mount
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Posted: 9/14/2010 7:21:57 AM EDT
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Moving to the optics forum
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Posted: 9/14/2010 12:21:07 PM EDT
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I went with this combo from GG&G. Works great.
http://www.gggaz.com/uploaded_images/AimpointT1-W-Mount270.jpg |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 2:20:59 PM EDT
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I went with this combo from GG&G. Works great. http://www.gggaz.com/uploaded_images/AimpointT1-W-Mount270.jpg If you are going with this setup, you should just have done with the CompM4. The GG&G set up is HEAVY and you loose the "weight benefit" that the T1 offers. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 2:23:59 PM EDT
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I use the tall. Didn't know an optic mount could be a fad. I guess I'm one of the cool kids.
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Posted: 9/14/2010 2:58:18 PM EDT
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i use the tall larue mount and can see both front and rear sights just fine.
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Posted: 9/14/2010 3:32:08 PM EDT
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660 [lower 1/4] too tall for my taste, 660HK [upper 5/8] better but a little on the short side; the 751 [absolute] should be just right for me. I guess that I need to sell off some of the others, and get one to see for sure.
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Posted: 9/14/2010 4:33:29 PM EDT
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I run a tall mount, but I have a FSB. I look at it like this.
1- It's an Aimpoint, it will never brake. 
2- It's quick release, so the second I have the chance I would remove it if the optic failed. Althougth the front sight is visible with it installed. 3- I didn't want the FSB cluttering up my FOV so I went tall. No problems. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:08:10 PM EDT
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How high is the tall mount from the bore? 3"???
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:15:54 PM EDT
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How high is the tall mount from the bore? 3"??? It says on their website that the LT-150, which provides a lower 1/3 co-witness for the M2/M3 models, positions the centerline of the optic 1.7" above the top rail. Should be the same for the LT-660. I don't know what the distance is from top of rail to centerline of bore. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:40:55 PM EDT
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I just received a Larue absolute co-witness mount the other day. The thing is elegant and very light and like all Larue stuff is very sturdy. I have 2 of the GG&G which I like a lot but the Larue absolute is lighter and very cool. I got the VFZ rather than the QD mount.
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Posted: 9/14/2010 6:50:04 PM EDT
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With flip up BUIS I'd go with the absolute co-witness mount. If I have a FSB or fixed sights in general I'd run the 1/3 cowitness. I personally like a busy free sight picture.
YMMV. |
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Posted: 9/15/2010 5:53:55 PM EDT
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I use an HK mount on my KAC Sr15 and it works just fine. If I was to buy one today, I might buy the absolute co witness but the HK mount is close enough to co witness for me. and has affected the use of my Aimpoint Micro in any way.
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Posted: 9/15/2010 8:28:18 PM EDT
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I also suggest going against the popular opinion and go LaRue T1 with Absolute Co-witness. Primarily because even though you run flip sights, there are times where IMO - leaving the front sight in the up position at the ready is the way to go for instant close range target aquisition in varying light . With the rear sight folded down, you'd use the T1 as a big ghost ring. Its seriously fast that way. Also, lets say you were to grab the weapon at night in a "quickly evolving situation" where an intruder is very close. If the red dot is on a low brightness setting, the Tac-light you have mounted could possibly drown it out if you light up toward a white wall. The front sight would boldly show up in your feild of view allowing you to make a hasty shot if need be.
Either way –– the Aimpoint idea is a good call. J223... |
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