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Posted: 11/27/2007 3:27:21 PM EDT
| Any one use the YHM Scope Riser? I was thinking of getting something to raise my glass and move it forward another 1/4 inch or so and the riser looks like it may work. It is inexpensive, so I wondered about the quality and effectiveness of it. Thanks. |
I have one and like it. |
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). Nice quick low power scope that isn't real expensive. Several three gun folks swear by 'em.
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SSN_Doc, You guys need to hurry up and get back here. I need my shooting partner.  The scope is an older Simmons 1.5-5x20 Pro Diamond. It is crystal clear, has a huge FOV, and did not even come close to breaking the piggy bank. As stated above, they are used by many 3 gun shooters as a low cost option. 
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Depends on whether you want the scope centerline around iron sight height or not. Most AR optics are around 1.3-1.5" centerline above the rail. The YHM riser is 0.5", so you'd want rings with around 0.75-1" height to the centerline. Some rings are speced for the height from rail to the bottom of the ring, while others are speced from the rail to the centerline, so you have to check before ordering. Also, heights are different between different brands and models - Burris' medium is different from Leupold's medium, and Leupolds QRW medium is different from their Mk4 medium. |
| NO dont use locktite. They work great the way they are. I just went out and shot 300+ rounds and was making 1/2 inch groups with reloads and there was no movement. I checked the allen screws afterward and they worked like a charm. Still tight and they didn't harm the flattop. No worries with the yhm. Oh, and anyone that says you need a fold down front sight if you mount a scope is lying. I spent the $75 bucks for one of YJM's and it isn't even visible in the scope because it is too close. I didn't even see a blur or difference in light gathering. However they do look cool. |
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They are of good quality. use some loc-tite on the screws to keep it locked in place. you don't want your glass to creep at all after multiple rounds. If you want the best, go with Larue, if you want something good for a nice price that fits into a budget rifle, YHM is your way to go. if you want all out cheap, go buy an airsoft gun and leave the real toys for us! |
| I never put locktite on a rifle part. Your scope will stay on just fine with the yhm . I had a gunsmith mount a scope one time and he used locktite to get the screws to stay. I got the gun home and took it out to the range to find out that the bolt had also been locktited and the firing pin took me 3 hours to get out. If you think you need locktite (you don't) then be prepared to clean up a mess. |
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