So where should i mount my aimpoint exactly?

[Koshinn]

This all also assumes the user is not planning on having a 3x magnifier or NVD mounted behind the red dot.

Also might want to try mount your RDS as far back as possible (with BUIS of course) then see how much of your strong-side periphreal vision is blocked with both eyes open. This blind spot is mitigated because between targets you're supposed to look over your sights to get a clear field of view, but while you're aiming, you won't see everything. This is also mitigated somewhat because of tunnel vision in high stress environments...

[jawalterusmc]

This all also assumes the user is not planning on having a 3x magnifier or NVD mounted behind the red dot.

Also might want to try mount your RDS as far back as possible (with BUIS of course) then see how much of your strong-side periphreal vision is blocked with both eyes open. This blind spot is mitigated because between targets you're supposed to look over your sights to get a clear field of view, but while you're aiming, you won't see everything. This is also mitigated somewhat because of tunnel vision in high stress environments...

This is one of the reasons I used for the final placement of my Aimpoint Pro. I originately mounted it about halfway (my sight preference) and made sure I could cowitness with my Troy sights which I fold down when not in use. Once I owned the magnifier I moved the Aimpoint forward enought to install the mount for the magnifier. I didn't notice any difference sighting in with the Aimpoint further forward. Still sight in with both eyes open. Works like a champ.

[theorangecat]

I thought I'd end up with my Aimpoint Micro mounted more-or-less above the front of the receiver once I had everything all finalized on my DDM4v3, but I can run it noticeably faster when I have it placed just in front of the rear irons. My eyes are over the hill and picking up speed, so YMMV.

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[skyugo]

I've basically settled on one visible slot on the receiver in front of the mount. So it's basically a finger's width ahead of my backup sight. Seems to keep it well out of the way of the bolt catch and charging handle (i have the big knob on my mount...) but still pretty far back...

Honestly messing around with i didn't notice a ton of difference anywhere i could put it on the receiver rail. i really only have about an inch or so to play with before it runs off the front of the rail or hits my backup sight.

[panzerr]

Moving an optic farther forward opens up your field of view. The farther away an object, the smaller it appears. Simple enough.

[Kodiak]

Moving an optic farther forward opens up your field of view. The farther away an object, the smaller it appears. Simple enough.

It opens the fov around the outside of the rds BUT restricts it inside the rds where the little dot you want to put on the target it. "Simple enough".

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[panzerr]

It opens the fov around the outside of the rds BUT restricts it inside the rds where the little dot you want to put on the target it. "Simple enough".

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Yep. And you don't need the area around the RDS for it to be effective. It isn't by chance that the newest Aimpoints have a smaller diameter.

[Kodiak]

Thats the debate, closer or further away. No simple answer really. Personal preference and how ones eyes perceive will play a part too.

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[panzerr]

Thats the debate, closer or further away. No simple answer really. Personal preference and how ones eyes perceive will play a part too.

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Gotcha. Opposite eye dominance can be remedied. If you are right handed and your left eye has even slightly better vision than your right it will tend to be dominant. Corrective lenses is the first place to start and an easy fix. There are other fixes if that isn't the issue.

In any event, sticking your face up to the tube on a RDS should be avoided if at all possible. It is a great way to tunnel in and cut out a larger portion of your field of view than necessary.

[tb-av]

Opposite eye dominance can be remedied. If you are right handed and your left eye has even slightly better vision than your right it will tend to be dominant. Corrective lenses is the first place to start and an easy fix.

Are you severely opposite eye dominant?

I am and I find it very difficult to deal with regarding any long gun and very difficult to fix.