Joe,

I really prefer the Cantlever. I had an ARMS mount that I used on the RASII hump, but it kept comming loose. I have alot of customer loyalty to KAC, and the short time I used the ARMS mount made me feel dirty LOL.

You said you dont have a rail system, I would seriously consider picking one up. The RIS or RAS and get the SAS Bottom Rail upgrade. That way you can mount the scope as far forward as possible. Used systems show up over on the Equipment exchange on AR15.com on a regular basis.

Luke

Thanks Luke but I just shot my savings on the sight and mount so it will be a couple more months until I can pick up a SIR, RAS, or RIS. I really want a rail system I just can't afford it right now.
I will start checking over on AR-15.com thanks again for the tip.

What is with the SAS bottom rail upgrade I don't think I have ever seen/ heard of one.

not really needed unless you plan on doing muzzle strikes - so the bottom half of the RIS won't pop off during one.
cheers,
MM

Update
 

Wooooo hooooo,

I got the Aimpoint Comp M2 w/ pri mount in today. I will post photos later.

THANK YOU WES.

Re: Update
 

Same place I got mine.

Wes is good people, the optic is a good piece of gear.

He is a wealth of knowledge about what works as well.

TR

I totally agree. He knows his stuff and his stuff works.

Wes has top notch service as well and he does'nt mind spending the time on customers. Something so many online stores don't even bother with.

Let us know how you like the PRI mount. IRRC, I think Wes had something to do with it's initial design.

Take care....

Congratulations Joe.

Thank you all for your advice you are absolutely right about Wes, great guy.

Okay here are some photos of it I know you have all seen one before but I just have to share the love (the misses doesn't appericate it as much as you all will).

Oh BTW while mounting the sight my dumb ass put to much pressure on one of the torq's and snapped it inside the mount. The good news is, Wes said it is alright and that 3 out of the 4 torq's will hold it sufficiently to shoot tomorrow...feeeww I thought I really screwed up.

Anyways enjoy all, also if you have any tips on a better photo i.e. more light or use of a tripod let me know.

Last one I don't want the Team Sergeant getting pissed at me for waisting bandwith

SJ,
the pics look fine and show what you want them to. i like the top pic better because of the uncluttered background and lighting. the bottom one has some glare (using a flash?). try a couple of daylight shots with a neutral background, on a bright overcast day (to minimize shadows). also experiment with different angles besides straight side shots. you can also place the rifle away from the background so that less shadows are cast (like placing the stock and the barrel on two chairs and shooting towards the ground).
when it comes to lighting to show product detail (not arsty shots), think bright and diffused.
good job! oh, and nice setup! the irons co-witness ok? how do you like the sight picture?
cheers,
MM

NDD,
Thank you, I plan to bet may hours of fun out of it.

MM,
Yup, the GG&G M.A.D. co-witness almost perfectly. Flipping up the rear sight and acquiring a "normal sight picture" the red dot sits point of aim point of impact (like the dot on a standard glock sight). I have not shot it yet so I don't know for sure, but tomorrow I will be able to report how "out of the box" close it is to perfectly co-witnessed.

I will also play around with some more pics later. Thanks again for the advice.

No new photos yet. (I know your all on the edge of your seats for my lastest work of art)

I got a chance to shoot the Aimpoint sunday. It took a little getting used to the adjustment with it being L/up and R/up I'm used to the standard windage and elevation, but no BFD.

The site is great I couldn't believe how quick it is. Moving and engaging multiple targets wow, good stuff.

Thank you all for you input and recommedations on the Aimpoint, I am extremely happy with it.

F mod Eotech
 

I read about the New "F" updates on their website, but does anyone know where to get one?

You post the pics, I take care of the bandwidth.

(We've got no bandwidth problem.)

TS

Joe-
I am not familiar with the aimpoint mount, but from the looks of things(thanks to your new found detailed online picture taking expertise) it may be very easy to remove that broken bolt and replace it.

It appears to be sticking out far enough out of the bottom of the mount to take a dremmel or something similar and put a single slit in the protruding bolt end that is stivking out of the bottom. Make it wide enough for a small screwdriver to fit and then just continue to screw the remaining piece of the bolt out of the bottom of the mount. I am sure you could get a replacement torq bolt and your new sight would be good as new.

Just a suggestion, hope it works. No shame there, that sounds exactly like something I would do/have done when trying "home plumbing 101" with compression fitting connections.
"if this tight is good, why not turn it one more.... SNAP!! " LOL

Joe,
Your MAD look cock-eyed to me

http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/...ImageUnq=22281

http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/...ImageUnq=22276

I will get a pic of it flat on a receiver tomorrow.



Ditto to Wes - both excellent products and helpful info

Pics did not go direct?

Size restriction?

Good suggestion. That or lock it up with a set of locking pliers and unscrew it.

So, Toothpuller, you got much experience with a Dremel tool or high speed drill?

TR

Great Idea DOC but I don't have enough material sticking out the bottom to do it....its most likely going to be a drill job

Top view

Umm I have never had a problem with it, but I'm sure I don't shoot as well as you all do so I may not notice it. Tell me what you think?

Yes Sir, been known to be good with a HS drill, scalpel, currete, needle, custom wax creations and castings, or "dremmel" work. Some of my "cliente femenino" even call me an "artista"! :D

If its broke, made of metal/wood/plastic/composite, then I probably have something in my lab that I can rig to fix it or make a new one. Although, my version of the dremmel is a little pricier at work (@$800.00).

Smokin Joe,
(***edited)
Will look at the new pics. Maybe something can be tried easier than drilling out and retapping the threads.

Thanks Sacemulas,

I have more up close photos of my little blunder it you would like.

Joe-

Looking from the top, how far down is the bolt broken off? Is it still sticking up into the top overlaying cover that is clamped down to hold the sight in place? Or is it broken off own into the actual lower portion of the mount?

A screw extractor should do the job.

sears link


http://content.sears.com/data/produc...372000-dlv.jpg

Uhh...

What does it look like from the side if you take the other three screws out and the top half off?

Other choice is an EZE-Out, and I hate them.

BTW, that ring shaped mark down inside the screw hole is where the Torx screw bottomed out. That would probably have been a good place to stop, Zog.:D

TR

Looks like TR and I are thinking the same way...

Just to clarify my prior posted questions:
If you take off the top half, is there any part of the bolt sticking out? Is it at least flush with the top of the lower half where you could cut a sclice into it with the top portion removed?


James.... come on. You have to get your SF mindset warmed up. We are working this in NDD's favorite UWOA type environment. ;) LOL Well, at least in the don't have access to Sears and likely have to rethread the mount scenario.
Just kidding... good suggestion. I have never used a screw remover like in your link.

EZE-outs are a pain to use, especially is you are using them with a hand drill. Now if you had a vertical milling maching or drill press it would be much easier.

Sacamuelas: I know you are not trying to pull out the UWOA card after making a recommendation to use a dremmel tool.

What I meant by "dremmel" was a stone sharpened hacksaw blade run on pure old fashioned elbow grease power.... ;)

You know I was kidding cric.

Side view

Here is what I was referring to Joe.

Like this?

Ultro Mas

As you can see Sacemulas I'm f*cked I have to drill it out.

Joe,

You shoudl be still able to get enough of an angle to cut into the screw to make a trench to put a small screw driver in.

Unless he Red Loc-tited them first.

TR

Very true Sir.
I agree with Kevin B, Joe. From the look of your pic, you have access to the top of the bolt. Do you have anything that you can use to drill a notch into that bolt? I realize that a standard dremmel cutting disc can't be used as it would cut into the mount too. You will need a bur(drill bit) verses a disc so that you can cut only the bolt when you put the notch in.

I wish you were closer, I have the hundreds of little diamond burs that would do the trick. Again, this fix is assuming you haven't loc-tited it in. If you did, then make sure you use a drill press to prevent the weeble-wobble drill monster from attacking your sight too. LOL

Good luck

Thankfully I did no Loc-tite them in.

Sacemulas I do have a dremel, however I know I don't have a bur bit or anything small enough to cut a slit in the screw.
Do you have a pic of what type of bit your talking about or do you know where I could pick one up?

Thank you for the help and ideas Gentlemen. I was about to give up on the damn thing and take it to a gunsmith to fix.

I am at work.. I will have to scrounge my cheapo office digital cam and shoot a pic of them.

I''ll be back after my 08:30-9:30 patient.

BTW- yes, I will send you one in the mail. Quit beating around the bush JOE- just ask!!! ;) LOL LOL Just not sure if it will cut as efficently as it would if I could do it since my drill runs at 300,000 rpms verses a your standard drill around 25-30k.

Say it with me Joe, “Torque Wrench.�


Team Sergeant