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3/22/2009 3:01:48 PM EDT
I'm purchasing a "previously experienced" Eo Magnifier 3x (FTS mount).

With my current setup, I'm concerned about the magnifier (when in the flip-to-side mode) being too close to the shell deflector.  Am I over-thinking this??
3/25/2009 3:30:33 PM EDT
[#1]
BTT

Anyone???
3/25/2009 3:59:44 PM EDT
[#2]
I used to run one with a Eotech 557.  It does not interfere with the ejection of spent brass when flipped to side.  It is heavy with the 557 so I got rid of it and went back to Aimpoint Comp M2.  Good luck with it!
3/25/2009 4:24:41 PM EDT
[#3]
I run the 4X so the objective lens is a tad bit bigger than the 3X.  Even with that setup, you won't have a problem with shell deflector. However, I have had the problem with gas and oil splashing on the lens so I turned the mount around to flip to the left.
3/27/2009 1:48:27 PM EDT
[#4]
I didn't realize it was going to be so easy to just flip the mount so it flips to the left instead.  Thanks for the heads up!!!






12/8/2009 6:43:42 PM EDT
[#5]
Where did you purchase the FTS Mount for the 3X Magnifier?
12/9/2009 2:52:51 PM EDT
[#6]



Quoted:


I run the 4X so the objective lens is a tad bit bigger than the 3X.  Even with that setup, you won't have a problem with shell deflector. However, I have had the problem with gas and oil splashing on the lens so I turned the mount around to flip to the left.


I have a 4x as well and also have never had any problems. Unless you are doing something that requires quick changes between magnified and unmagnified it is probably easier to just take the magnifier off the gun when you aren't using it. It's got a quick detach so it only takes a second and takes some of the weight off.



 
12/9/2009 3:54:41 PM EDT
[#7]
Where did you get the EOTech 3X Gen I FTS Mount from?
12/9/2009 4:53:31 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:

Quoted:
I run the 4X so the objective lens is a tad bit bigger than the 3X.  Even with that setup, you won't have a problem with shell deflector. However, I have had the problem with gas and oil splashing on the lens so I turned the mount around to flip to the left.

I have a 4x as well and also have never had any problems. Unless you are doing something that requires quick changes between magnified and unmagnified it is probably easier to just take the magnifier off the gun when you aren't using it. It's got a quick detach so it only takes a second and takes some of the weight off.
 


I shot the 557 + 4x magnifier for 3-gun and it had to stay on for the match duration.  It was a heavy combo for sure.

EML, no one sells the Samson FTS mount separately AFAIK. The LaRue EOTech FTS mount will fit Gen 1 EOT magnifiers though. Give them a call.
12/9/2009 5:04:59 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Where did you get the EOTech 3X Gen I FTS Mount from?


Notice the new Eotech G23 magnifier has the adjustment system built into the optic and not the mount ?

The original 3x optic mount would lose it's zero everytime it was "flipped" due to loose adjustment screws.  




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