Larue Aimpoint Micro/Magnifier Mount Question

[skypig53]

I recently purchased an Aimpoint H-1 Micro w/ the medium (HK) mount and the aimpoint 3x magnifier in the short flip to side mount.

Larue Tactical's website states that the magnifier will sit "slightly" higher than the optic but it will still work. The pictures on their chart back this up. The offset is noticeable but negligible and only if your really looking for it.

When mounted on my rifle however the offset is considerable, approaching 1/4". I spoke with Larue Tactical support and they had me remove the magnifier from the mount to ensure that it was the short flip to side mount and it indeed was. After that it was pretty much no impact no idea and if it isn't too awkward go with it. I really like Larue's gear and their customer service is top notch but I'm having a hard time not getting irritated by this.

I've seen USMC03's posts on the micro w/ magnifier in Larue mounts and his look exactly as the website represents with the slight misalignment but otherwise GTG. The Medium mount w/ the short pivot mount are shown to align similarly so wtf?

I can only think of 3 options:

-the magnifier mount is jacked up (too high)
-the optic mount is jacked up (too low)
-the chart on the website misrepresents the actual alignment when utilizing a medium optic mount w/ the short pivot mount.

I'm leaning towards the second one myself and was hesitant to even mention the third as I really do like Larue's mounts and service. Has anyone had issues with the Aimpoint Micro on a medium height mount or with this combo in general?

[CavReconScout]

Are you upset because the mount doesn't "look right", or because the dot isn't centered? If it's the latter, use the magnifier adjustment screws to center the dot. If it's the former, good luck!

[skypig53]

Are you upset because the mount doesn't "look right", or because the dot isn't centered? If it's the latter, use the magnifier adjustment screws to center the dot. If it's the former, good luck!

The Larue flip to side mount does not have adjustment screws like the EOTech mount, where it sits is where it sits.

As far as "not looking right". It's not a cosmetic issue for me. This combination has a slight offset right out of the box and I was aware of that going in. The problem is the offset on the gear I received is quite a bit more than what is represented on the attached chart. There is a sweet spot that I have to look down to see the red dot, any higher or lower and all I'm getting is a fantastic 3x view of the ring around the optic's lens. The top edge of the optic lens sits in the center of the magnifiers view.

Can I shoot with it? Sure. But If you spent a grand on a scope and the top half of the reticle was obstructed you would be kinda irritated if customer service said "if you can still see crosshairs just go with it."

[Treehopr]

Why not just get a tall mount for the H1?

[skypig53]

Hopefully this shows what I'm talking about more clearly.

[skypig53]

Why not just get a tall mount for the H1?

I'm not a fan of the lower 1/3 co-witness. I went with the short flip to side mount and the medium optic mount for the absolute co-witness.

I already had the Aimpoint with the medium mount well before I purchased the magnifier. Also, the short magnifier sits too low to work with the tall mount so I got what I got and don't want to spend another few hundred buck for tall mounts. The medium mount and shorty pivot should just align as advertised and I don't think that's a lot to ask for $1,200.

I'm just on here to ask...Am I missing something or is something dorked up with one or both of my mounts?

[trukreltrog]

I'd call LaRue and talk to them about it. You could try E-mail, but they don't always go thru. Clearly there is a discrepancy between their pic and what your mounts are doing.

[skypig53]

I'd call LaRue and talk to them about it. You could try E-mail, but they don't always go thru. Clearly there is a discrepancy between their pic and what your mounts are doing.

I did and sent them the same pictures as well. The fella I talked to had no idea and didn't offer any other recommendations. I replied saying, basically, that that's not a good enough answer but I haven't heard anything yet. I haven't gotten snarky for the simple fact that they have always been great to work with and I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt, but something obviously isn't right. I know what I want them to say but I'm not going to tell them what I'd like to hear until I'm positive they're not going to say it (if that makes any sense).

I have tossed around the idea of fabricating some kind of shim to go between the micro and the mount but I'd like to see what LT has to say about the whole thing first.

[CavReconScout]

The Larue flip to side mount does not have adjustment screws like the EOTech mount, where it sits is where it sits.
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The adjustment screws are on the magnifier.

[CavReconScout]

From the Aimpoint magnifier manual:

3.3 Operation procedures
The 3XMag does not need to be zeroed. However, the
Aimpoint sight used together with the 3XMag must be
zeroed so that the red dot of the sight creates the correct
point of impact.
Additionally, the 3XMag has two Allen screws which
allow the user to center the red dot of the Aimpoint sight
when viewed through the 3XMag.
Centering the dot inside the 3XMag is not necessary, but
creates a more natural feel.
NOTE: Any adjustment of the 3XMag does not affect the
point of impact. Do not continue to adjust the screws if
you encounter resistance.
The Aimpoint 3XMag, Magnifying Module is now ready to
be used.

I don't know how much adjustment there is, as I have never had to tweak mine. Might be worth a try.