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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:05:55 PM EDT
Here are some mechanical drawings of the new LaRue Tactical Cantilever Aimpoint mount! Delivery looks to be 2-3 weeks out...
C4 www.gandrtactical.com  Possible configuration for an Aimpoint and the new Aimpoint magnification system  
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:40:04 PM EDT
[#1]
Nice!
I figured LaRue would come up with something like their Eotech mount for the Aimpoint and Magnifier. I think I like this combo better (less weight when using the Aimpoint by itself). |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:40:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:45:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:45:56 PM EDT
[#4]
The upper receiver in the solid rendering does not look normal. Is it their old Optimized Upper?
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:53:00 PM EDT
[#5]
The upper receiver is LaRue Tactical's. C4 |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:54:18 PM EDT
[#6]
Sweet!
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:55:39 PM EDT
[#7]
Yeah, I meant "their" = "LaRue's" Does this mount put the Aimpoint as far forward relative to the mount foot as the KAC? |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 3:59:11 PM EDT
[#8]
As I have neither a KAC cantilever mount or this mount in hand I have no idea.... C4 |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 4:02:30 PM EDT
[#9]
Very Nice Grant!
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Posted: 11/29/2004 4:08:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2004 4:32:47 PM EDT
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anyway a lowly person like myself can get on somesort of pre-order list 
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Posted: 11/29/2004 4:43:56 PM EDT
[#12]
LOL, yes you can. Shoot me an e-mail [email protected] C4 |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 4:44:09 PM EDT
[#13]
That looks COOL!
Is that going to be beefy enough? The curved part looks kinda weak. It would be cooler to have more of a look like this:  But then, anything that smacks the optic hard enough to break that metal part... it probably soing some serious damage to the optic anyway. |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 4:47:45 PM EDT
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I think there might be an issue with bending the metal in that direction. The mount will be made out of a solid billet so I wouldn't worry about it breaking IMHO..... C4 |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 4:56:05 PM EDT
[#15]
Ooooo! Ok, so when does the magnifier come out and what's this going to do to the ACOG market?
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Posted: 11/29/2004 5:08:40 PM EDT
[#16]
How is the price going to compare to the current LaRue aimpoint mount? |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 6:20:45 PM EDT
[#17]
The price should be around $135. C4 |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 7:46:08 PM EDT
[#18]
Alrighty then... Uncle Harv might just have to dump his ARMS for this bad boy....
(but only if I can get it in the cool blue color)
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Posted: 11/29/2004 8:44:09 PM EDT
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Just make sure you inform us as to when a system comes out for Eotech's magnifier
 Damn. I'm tempted to buy an Aimpoint now. themao 
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Posted: 11/29/2004 8:49:16 PM EDT
[#20]
Naw......then it would look too much like Jacks! |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 9:34:07 PM EDT
[#21]
I need this mount...
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Posted: 11/29/2004 9:53:25 PM EDT
[#22]
I'd much rather see a straight design than a curve. Not sure if this will be enough to want to ditch my GGG mount...I never take it off anyways...
Aesthetically, I am a bit disappointed. The function part of it may just be enough to make me want it though... |
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Posted: 11/29/2004 11:41:43 PM EDT
[#23]
Mark is a smart guy, that's for sure.
So, the current CCO mount will take the magnifier when it comes out? That is what the engineering drawings seems to indicate. |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 4:30:32 AM EDT
[#24]
WOO WOO!!!!
Those mech. drawings are kinda cool themselves.
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Posted: 11/30/2004 5:09:48 AM EDT
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Looking at it more.... I'll bet the curve in the cantilever allows more options to have more clearance over other FF tubes.... some with the nuts that stick out more than the Larue tubes. Pretty smart.... make it where it will fit with whatever gear you are running.
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Posted: 11/30/2004 9:10:05 AM EDT
[#26]
Wow, quick detach and close to $70 cheaper than the KAC mount... |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 9:17:52 AM EDT
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C4 |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 10:06:54 AM EDT
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i do love larue products...
my question about the 3x... it seems that the catalever puts the aimpoint in the exact same place as the rasII hump does... if this is the case... when i was looking at that one gunshow pic of the aimpoint staff having it mounted on a blue plastic fake m4... it seemed that the acual aimpoint is mounted further forward than the rasII hump to get proper eye relief for the 3x... again this is speculation since we won't know for sure until it comes out.... but i'm hoping it'll be able to extend it further... the thing i HATE the most about this product is the fact that its going to suck another $100 dollars out'a me it seems to be also it can be used in conjuction with another normal aimpoint mount to create a lighter tactical scope mount for an spr... i may look into this for my SPR |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 10:11:17 AM EDT
[#29]
i sort of agree.... but i don't think its a big deal... any idea on the weight of the final product? Thanks grant for hooking us with these early pics |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 10:18:25 AM EDT
[#30]
Nothing at all. The Aimpoint + Magnifier will have probably the worst light transmission of any magnified optic on the market. ACOGs have excellent light transmission and will weigh half the weight with more magnification. |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 10:22:14 AM EDT
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I was hoping it would ease demand = ease cost... value = demand x availability Not trying to replace ACOGs, but I'll take the M2 + mag option for ~ similar cost vs something I can't get if I want to... |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 10:26:02 AM EDT
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Yeah, but Aimpoint, plus mount, plus magnifier, plus mount..... is probably getting close to a lower cost ACOG. |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 10:35:01 AM EDT
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Is it just me, or does it look like it will not be possible to remove the Aimpoint magnifier without also removing the Aimpoint mount? Look at the last picture posted. It looks like the throw lever for the magnifier can't be opened all the way if the Aimpoint throw lever is closed (i.e. pointed toward the rear).
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Posted: 11/30/2004 11:29:41 AM EDT
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The levers release straight out so there shouldn't be any issue with one Interfering with the other. C4 |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 11:32:15 AM EDT
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Well if you look at an 3X ACOG and its eye relief you know that you would want the Aimpoint magnifier more to the rear. So I believe that this mout will give you enough room. This is of course all speculation since I have NEITHER the LT cantilever mount OR the Aimpoint magnifier... C4 |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 12:28:28 PM EDT
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yeah but if you go aimpoints way... .you'll have the option of switching between the speed of a red dot... and have the option to extend your range... not just have a semi fast all in one package... this way people can buy as they go... get an aimpoint... and then down the road get features that can compare with the acog... i personally don't want an acog... i like the aimpoint... and the 3x allows me to get more range out of the aimpoint |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 1:16:45 PM EDT
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Yup, and for (maybe) ~$450 I can have a magnified optic w/o BDC AND my CQB sight of choice. Yeah that's *almost* there for an accupoint (again no BDC), but wouldn't get me much of an ACOG. I'll have both eventually but I'd rather get this soon than a TA11F someday. I'm speaking from the chair of the LT mounted ML2 owner, of course... |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 2:13:08 PM EDT
[#38]
I agree, looks like plenty of room to clear a large barrel nut collar. |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 7:33:08 PM EDT
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I see the Aimpoint/magnification system or EOTech/magnification system putting a dent in ACOG sales simply for the reason that these setups will be cheaper and give you more options.....
C4 |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 8:44:28 PM EDT
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I concur with the above. Ditch the magnifier for CQB applications. Use the magnifier for long ranges. More versatile I'd say.
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Posted: 11/30/2004 8:53:13 PM EDT
[#41]
looks good. thanks for the heads up
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Posted: 11/30/2004 9:24:33 PM EDT
[#42]
DAMNIT!!!! Here goes some more of my ca$h!
Hey grant, any idea if the magnifier will be compatible with the Tripower? Nick D. |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 10:13:36 PM EDT
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i'm not grant... but it should work just fine...
it may work better with the tripower since the reticle is more defined... |
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Posted: 11/30/2004 11:04:41 PM EDT
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Thanks! I sure hope so. |
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Posted: 12/1/2004 4:46:14 AM EDT
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Ditto! I think it would work well with the Tri-Power.... C4 |
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Posted: 12/1/2004 5:09:46 AM EDT
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Grant, be sure to let us know when you get this stuff in stock. I'm also interested in your opinion on the magnifier when you get to play with one.
I've always been an Aimpoint guy, but lately you (and another local member) really had me about talked into trying an EOTech with a LaRue mount. Now I'm thinking I'll go with another Aimpoint, a magnifier and the new LaRue mounts. Thanks much. |
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Posted: 12/1/2004 5:13:00 AM EDT
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tag
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Posted: 12/1/2004 7:15:22 AM EDT
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Thanks but no thanks. That thing is UGLY.
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Posted: 12/1/2004 7:44:53 AM EDT
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3x magnification of the image is fine but I am wrong in assuming the dot will now be 12moa. Getting out past 100 yds you wont be able to see your target anymore. Whatever you gain in image size seems to be taken back by the dot size. Correct me if I am wrong but I just don't see how it can work otherwise.
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Posted: 12/1/2004 7:47:12 AM EDT
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It doesn't alter the size of the dot. |
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