e-dub
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Post by e-dub on Nov 8, 2013 17:21:14 GMT -5
I know this might be a bit of a newby question, but I am getting a CM Raider 16 in about two weeks. With this, I am getting a Matrix 1x22x33 Red Dot. With the front A2 post, would I need a riser to use the red dot?
Thanks, Carson
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Post by snafu on Nov 8, 2013 18:09:35 GMT -5
You should look into an aimpoint replica. Most of those come with risers that "co witness" with your front sight. Although my riser is not the proper military style mount it still lines up perfect with the front and rear sights. Maybe Davinci will sell me his Wilcox mount soon... Here is an example and a shameless whoring of my personal work in progress m4a1.  |
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Post by e-dub on Nov 8, 2013 18:30:11 GMT -5
You should look into an aimpoint replica. Most of those come with risers that "co witness" with your front sight. First of all, what exactly do you mean by "co witness"? I'm new to all this stuff and I'm not quite sure. Also, is there any specific replica you could point me in the way of? Thanks |
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Post by snafu on Nov 8, 2013 18:49:50 GMT -5
I can point you to one when I'm at my laptop later. Co witness means that your iron sights line up with your red dot or scope, its desirable to have this if your replica has a standard front sight like on the one I pictured.
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Post by Myers on Nov 8, 2013 19:14:53 GMT -5
Dat SCAR sight, Todd. I had to say it.
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Post by voodoo on Nov 8, 2013 19:29:07 GMT -5
Dat SCAR sight, Todd. I had to say it. I was just about to point it out. Me want! |
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Post by snafu on Nov 8, 2013 19:33:15 GMT -5
What is a scar sight? The rear is a KAC 600m. Edit. See! I need to get the tan paint off there.  |
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Post by voodoo on Nov 8, 2013 20:09:17 GMT -5
Wow very nice.... but I still want it haha.
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Post by ctres on Nov 8, 2013 20:25:57 GMT -5
There are two main types of co witness. 1/3 and 100%. Google will be better at explaining than I am, but that should be a starting point.
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Post by Da Vinci - Да Винчи on Nov 8, 2013 21:15:21 GMT -5
 Most risen Aimpoint mounts have 1/3 cowitness, like Snafu's cantilever and my Wilcox.  (Older shameless self-promotion) |
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Post by MayhemXXXFrosty (AndrewMp5k) on Nov 9, 2013 0:58:39 GMT -5
I had the same setup snafu , that mount snapped like a twig though. Be careful with it, I had to go with the other style mount. |
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Post by snafu on Nov 9, 2013 8:42:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up Mayhem! I'm actually looking to replace it with something kinda like the one you linked. Actually Davinci has the exact one I'm looking for(a clone Wilcox mount with trademarks).
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