Who makes the absolutely lowest 30mm picatinny scope rings? I want to try to get my Aimpoint C3 even lower on my AK (w/Ultimak mount) than the stock C3 mount.
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Who makes the absolutely lowest 30mm picatinny scope rings? I want to try to get my Aimpoint C3 even lower on my AK (w/Ultimak mount) than the stock C3 mount.
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I have one of these on order to replace the Aimpoint X-ring (low) on my modified BP-02/Aimpoint combo;
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...00-003&s=30128
It's due to arrive on Wednesday - I will post some measurment to confirm how much lower it is. It will at least be cleaner looking without the thumbscrew.
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The 10818 ring from Aimpoint is the lowest (and cheapest).
C4
Last edited by C4IGrant; 10-01-07 at 13:36.
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The Springfield Armory ring from Brownell's on the left; the Aimpoint 10818 (which I am currently using) on the right. Though it's hard to tell from the photos, it does look like the SA ring will sit lower - I will know for sure this week when it arrives and will post some actual measurments;
But as Grant stated, if you need a QD type ring - which would make sense in your application - the Aimpoint is still the lowest I have found too.
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How much are they and do you have them in stock?Originally Posted by C4IGrant
ETA: The SA mount pictured above appears identical to the free mount that used to be furnished with CompM/CompM-XD Aimpoint. It sits higher than the 1018 ring. If you want one, i can send you one for free.
Last edited by Submariner; 10-01-07 at 19:57. Reason: Add comment.
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According to those who have used this ring (see this thread), it is indeed lower than the Aimpoint ring. I guess I will know for sure when it arrives. I will be sure to take pics and measurements of the scope height above the rail with both rings, for our collective edification.
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I have a 10818 that you can have for $20 shipped...I paid $ 25.20 from Ultimak
http://www.ultimak.com/BuyOptic.htm (scroll down)
It has been installed once...my SPOT sat too short on ther ultimak rail
Pulled it right back off and set it on the shelf
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Obiwan - I'll take it!
"The very purpose of a Bill of Rights was to withdraw certain subjects from the vicissitudes of political controversy, to place them beyond the reach of majorities and officials and to establish them as legal principles to be applied by the courts." Justice Robert Jackson, WV St. Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943)
"I don’t care how many pull ups and sit ups you can do. I care that you can move yourself across the ground with a fighting load and engage the enemy." Max Velocity
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The 10818 mount (the orig. one) came free with the Comp M's. Because they were junk, Aimpoint changed them to what you see now. This is the lowest mount that Aimpoint makes.
C4
Last edited by C4IGrant; 10-02-07 at 08:55.
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Just out of curiosity, why do you think that the S.A. ring is junk?
I can see the marketing advantage of supplying a ring with "quick-detach" capability, but for my application (and perhaps for others as well) QD is a non-issue.
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