[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aimpoint mount preferences

Posted: 12/30/2008 11:16:18 AM EDT

For an Aimpoint mount on a flattop AR - what is the advantage/disadvange of the straight upright mount vs the cantilever mount? Is it just asthetics or is there a design purpose between the two?

Posted: 12/30/2008 11:43:45 AM EDT

[#1]

The cantilever is better is you need the room behind the optic, like for night vision or a magnifier. Otherwise the straight mount is fine.

Larue makes the best mounts and they have package deals too.

BSW

Posted: 12/30/2008 12:00:17 PM EDT

[#2]

The cantilever would be the most versatile. Ya never know what you may do choose to do in the future.

Posted: 12/30/2008 12:53:27 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
The cantilever would be the most versatile. Ya never know what you may do choose to do in the future.

+1

Even though I have not decided on whether or not I want a magnifier, I bought the cantilever mount so that I could without having to buy a new mount.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aimpoint mount preferences

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aimpoint mount preferences

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aimpoint mount preferences