Best offset mount and red dot combo for AR?
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What's the primary optic, what will you be using the offset to shoot at, have you ever run an offset before: so many questions.
My ARs with backup red dots sit on top, I much prefer lifting my head a bit over tilting the gun, changing my firing position, and learning a whole new trick. Add to that, the top-mounted red dot is easy peasy when wearing NODs, the 45, not so much.
Job picks the tool, and you have not been specific on the job.
My ARs with backup red dots sit on top, I much prefer lifting my head a bit over tilting the gun, changing my firing position, and learning a whole new trick. Add to that, the top-mounted red dot is easy peasy when wearing NODs, the 45, not so much.
Job picks the tool, and you have not been specific on the job.
Primary optic is vortex viper pst 2x10x32 basically using the offset for 25 to 50 yds
The arisaka mount is great for a standalone offset. If you want an integrated system, the A419 mounts are awesome.
Another vote for the Arisaka...just went down this road and after a lot of internet surfing when with the Arisaka Defense Offset Optic Mount...but instead of a Holosun I am using a Vortex Defender XL and the set up is great. Good luck picking your perfect pair.
- Apr 17, 2019
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As others have said, the Arisaka is an excellent stand-along offset mount. For an all-in-one mount, I tend to lean towards the Badger Ordnance C1 mounts.
Go with on top. If it comes down to having to go 45 offset your close to fucked anyway IMO.
If you want, put these at 45 as they are bombproof.
If you want, put these at 45 as they are bombproof.
The only thing I bought from T-Rex Arms was their offset mount. It is more like the height of your primary optic so it's just a rotation.
Athena Precision makes one that is adjustable and uses a gear type system to lock it into position. I have 3 of them. I run them for multigun and on my duty rifles. Top notch product and their CS is incredible.
Assuming that you've already made up your mind to go with an offset rather than a piggyback, I'd suggest going with an Arisaka. What's nice about the Arisaka is that the mounts are designed to be in line with the axis of the bore and they offer the option to go either 30 or 45 degree with the cant. I run mine at 30 degrees and this results in the red dot coming in line with just a flick of the wrist and much less rolling of the rifle.
My chosen setup is to use a 407k footprint plate with a Holosun EPS. I much prefer the enclosed dots. If you actually take your rifle out to places other than just the range, you'll quickly come to appreciate the enclosed dot.
Still, I prefer a piggyback setup. It is much more flexible. You just have to watch the mounting method you choose. You want to make sure that, in the event the red dot takes a hit, it won't affect your primary optic. I'm not a big fan of add on rings that attach to the scope body.
My chosen setup is to use a 407k footprint plate with a Holosun EPS. I much prefer the enclosed dots. If you actually take your rifle out to places other than just the range, you'll quickly come to appreciate the enclosed dot.
Still, I prefer a piggyback setup. It is much more flexible. You just have to watch the mounting method you choose. You want to make sure that, in the event the red dot takes a hit, it won't affect your primary optic. I'm not a big fan of add on rings that attach to the scope body.
I use this on one of my builds. Can do 90 or 45.
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