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Posted: 1/7/2011 11:47:16 AM EDT
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I recently aquired a Vortex SPARC from a friend for my Saiga SGL-21. What do you think is my best mounting option?
I like the TWS dogleg mount for this type of optic, because I am not sure I will like forward mounting of the optic. http://www.texasweaponsystems.com/id1.html However, this would be a waste of money if I decide to get a Lightning Bolt for left-hand charging later on, due to having to use their modified dustcover. http://www.coloradoshootingsports.com/aklightningbolt.html It has been suggested that I go with the Ultimak mount by a friend, but I am concerned about the heat from the gas tube. I really like that new rail, but boy is that getting expensive to have both the rail and optics mount! http://www.ultimak.com/ACR2.htm http://www.ultimak.com/m2-b.htm So I was leaning toward the Midwest Industries setup if I was going to have to go with a forward mount. The old side mount doesn't really interest me. It looks like a stout setup for the money that will also allow for mounting of a light. http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=391 What say the "peanut gallery"? |
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I use a Midwest Industries hand guard system, my SPARC came as a package with it
its a very solid mount and I am very pleased with it, I was holding solid zeros with no issue, however if you want a lower mount go with an ultimak also: the sparc is meant to be mounted further forward since its a "both eyes open" type sight, so ultimak and midwest are your best bet |
| then ultimak is your best bet! I had a problem with my Ultimak (I meant SPARC, sorry)in that it wouldn't work under 10 degrees F, so I sent it back, they sent me a new one but checked it by freezing it, testing its functionality, then cleaning it and shipping it to me, talk about customer service! ya and it didn't cost me anything either |
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So will the sparc cowitness on the ultimak? Nope, I think the optic itself sits low enough but the diode is at 6 o'clock so it won't allow co-witness. If you are dead set on the SPARC get a QD mount also so it can be easily removed if it shuts off or gets broken. I was going to get a SPARC, but then Midway decided to force me to give them money by making Aimpoint micro R-1's 300$. |
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So will the sparc cowitness on the ultimak? Nope, I think the optic itself sits low enough but the diode is at 6 o'clock so it won't allow co-witness. If you are dead set on the SPARC get a QD mount also so it can be easily removed if it shuts off or gets broken. I was going to get a SPARC, but then Midway decided to force me to give them money by making Aimpoint micro R-1's 300$. The only way to make it work is to move the rear sight higher until you can co-witness. To me this defeats the purpose so I put the Sparc on the AR and the Strikefire on the AK which does allow co-witness. I plan on using a Primary Arms micro in the future. |
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So will the sparc cowitness on the ultimak? Nope, I think the optic itself sits low enough but the diode is at 6 o'clock so it won't allow co-witness. If you are dead set on the SPARC get a QD mount also so it can be easily removed if it shuts off or gets broken. I was going to get a SPARC, but then Midway decided to force me to give them money by making Aimpoint micro R-1's 300$. The only way to make it work is to move the rear sight higher until you can co-witness. To me this defeats the purpose so I put the Sparc on the AR and the Strikefire on the AK which does allow co-witness. I plan on using a Primary Arms micro in the future. What ring did you use to get co-witness with the strikefire? |
| I took the plunge and ordered the Ultimak. I felt that it was bombproof and decided that I wanted to maintain the original look of my SGL21. I also liked the ease of maintenance and not having a bunch of screws to worry about when taking the rail apart. With the money I saved from the MI setup, I ordered some much needed AK and AR mags. Despite my decision, the MI setup will probably end up on an AK74 when I make that purchase....it just seems to draw me! |
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