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11/29/2016 11:02:56 PM EDT
I'm looking to replace the stock mount-any suggestions for a decent sub $100 mount?
11/29/2016 11:07:51 PM EDT
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https://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/2/
11/30/2016 12:32:36 AM EDT
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Just out of curiosity, whats wrong with the stock aimpoint pro mount?  I just bought a pro and so Im genuinely curious.  Thanks.

11/30/2016 1:54:46 AM EDT
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Desire for quick detach and/or a different co-witness
11/30/2016 3:17:15 AM EDT
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Just out of curiosity, whats wrong with the stock aimpoint pro mount?  I just bought a pro and so Im genuinely curious.  Thanks.


Desire for quick detach and/or a different co-witness


Aimpoint PRO mount is pretty quick detach, I thought. RTZ when I tested it was <1MOA, although admittedly I only tested it at 50 yards and with 10 shot groupings, and didn't do more than a couple of samples on one specific optic/mount combo, so I can't vouch for ALL of them working as well. Also, there are spacers which can be used to modify the height over bore.

That said, everyone has their favorite QD mount to sell you, and all of them work pretty well regarding that optic. I will say that the MI Aimpoint mount I tested did show a bit of shift for the first shot. Something like 1 MOA.
11/30/2016 5:10:36 AM EDT
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Larue, ADM
11/30/2016 5:15:07 AM EDT
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ADM is good for a cheaper option.

IMO though look for a used Larue mount
11/30/2016 6:49:51 AM EDT
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11/30/2016 4:56:00 PM EDT
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I cant get over the big ass knob!
11/30/2016 4:57:40 PM EDT
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another vote for Larue
11/30/2016 4:59:07 PM EDT
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Larue LT150 for the PRO.
11/30/2016 5:22:58 PM EDT
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Midwest Industries has some nice looking mounts as well. I have one on a Micro and it is very solid.
11/30/2016 9:03:36 PM EDT
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I cant get over the big ass knob!

Cut it off! I did one and its pretty good. Just have to use a wrench to take it off and put it on but it makes it low pro.
11/30/2016 9:16:02 PM EDT
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Poll added-
11/30/2016 9:16:41 PM EDT
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Cut it off! I did one and its pretty good. Just have to use a wrench to take it off and put it on but it makes it low pro.
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Just out of curiosity, whats wrong with the stock aimpoint pro mount?  I just bought a pro and so Im genuinely curious.  Thanks.




I cant get over the big ass knob!

Cut it off! I did one and its pretty good. Just have to use a wrench to take it off and put it on but it makes it low pro.


I'm wanting a QD mount
11/30/2016 10:01:51 PM EDT
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You can add a Midwest Industries QD base to the stock mount.



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You can get an entire new MI QD mount in either lower 1/3rd or absolute cowitness.
11/30/2016 10:04:07 PM EDT
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For under $100 go Midwest.
11/30/2016 10:33:27 PM EDT
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Wilcox, KAC or Scalar works.  Awaiting Geissele to produce one also
11/30/2016 11:11:01 PM EDT
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11/30/2016 11:15:56 PM EDT
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Anybody had LaRue and ADM both?  Biggest diff?
11/30/2016 11:40:10 PM EDT
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I like La Rue and Scalar (should have one out shortly)
12/4/2016 4:09:23 PM EDT
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12/4/2016 8:19:00 PM EDT
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I only use LaRue mounts on my rifles

Buy once, cry once 
12/4/2016 8:45:59 PM EDT
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There's nothing wrong with the mount that comes with the sight.  As others have said, it is pretty QD and it returns to zero fairly well.  There are lighter options, though.  And, anyway, can someone explain the fascination with QD mounts?  Are you afraid your PRO will fail in a firefight and you'll have to get it off in a hurry to use your co-witnessed back-up irons?
12/4/2016 8:55:11 PM EDT
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I would go MI.

-The lever has a locking mechanism
-The contact surfaces are large
-The lever is adjustable to a fine enough degree that you shouldn't have any issues getting acceptable tensions.
-It has a very "slick" form factor, which I gather is part of the reason you want done with the knob mount.
12/4/2016 8:58:49 PM EDT
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Clamping surface is massively in favor of the ADM, precision of adjustability is massively in favor of the LaRue.
12/4/2016 9:07:19 PM EDT
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Worth reading:
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/12/18/new-qd-optic-mounts-midwest-industries-kinetic-development-group/
12/4/2016 11:48:06 PM EDT
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Bobro.
12/5/2016 2:15:23 PM EDT
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I went though this.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_18/698599_Aimpoint_PRO_change_screw_possible_.html

I ended up with the MI and I love it. Best IMO.
12/6/2016 12:11:53 AM EDT
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I have Larue mounts and ADM mounts... its hard to go wrong with either to be honest.
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