Off set mounts.

[Robocop1051]

I'm looking to put a 45 degree micro red dot on my .308. I'd love a Trijicon RMR, but I think the new Burris Fastfire 3 is a more realistic buy.

What do you guys think about the different mounts?

I can use the standard off-set mount that attaches to the top picatinny, or (since I have a modular APEX handguard) attach a small rail directly to the free float.

Anyone else tried this yet?

[EasyEJL]

I was (after that other thread on mounts) looking at the Warne R.A.M.P. mounts. cantalever style (not qd though) with offset rails on both sides

 

[unforgiven]

^^^^ Like that setup. <thumbsup>

[EasyEJL]

not too bad pricewise (pretty bad) $150-175, but available in FDE :)

[unforgiven]

The only improvements I could see would be QD and 20 moa to use for .308 scope red dot combo.

[blue109]

I have the ramp on my 5.56 gun. Nice solid setup.issue I have is that the windage knob is slightly in the reflex field of view. I'm using the primary arms green dot and its very low so that might be the issue. I'm sure I could space it out but it doesn't bother me much.

You can remove the offset rail if you are not using it for a cleaner look.

[Robocop1051]

I really like the RAMP mount, and was seriously looking at it for months.

My issues with it:

A. Weight, way heavier than most.

B. The picatinny mount is really close to your eye.

C. It's not QD (not a req for me, but nice)

D. Not 20 MOA (also not a req, but would've been nice)

Reasons A and B were enough for me to change my mind on the RAMP. I ordered a Nightforce Ultralite Unimount instead. I still don't have QD, but that's ok. With the super weight savings, I can mount the off-set mount wherever I want and still be better off than with the RAMP.

I'm thinking a 2" picatinny rail installed at the 1 o'clock is in my future.

[racerken70]

tried the rail at the 1 oclock and found that it sits to low to the hand guard and cant get a good sight pic. will probly go with just a separate 45 mount off the top rail

[392heminut]

Warne has a skeletonized version of the RAMP out now. One of the guys posted a pic of it over on brianenos.com.

[blue109]

botach has the ramp decent priced right now...think it was $130ish

[Robocop1051]

Warne has a skeletonized version of the RAMP out now. One of the guys posted a pic of it over on brianenos.com.

I've seen pics of the skeletonized mount, but it didn't have the off-set rail on it. If you can link to the pic, that'd be awesome.

[EasyEJL]

[EasyEJL]

botach has the ramp decent priced right now...think it was $130ish

$110!!!  I just don't know if I'd be better off with a QD and offset rail pieces instead, or QD on both the scope + holographic. And they only have the 1 inch in black, not fde dangit

[98Z5V]

..., or (since I have a modular APEX handguard) attach a small rail directly to the free float.

Anyone else tried this yet?

I'd go this route, right here.  Small rail section far forward (faster target acquisition, the further forward it is).  FastFire III on this ADM mount, directly on that short rail section.  <thumbsup>

 

http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/205/

 

Edited April 9, 2013 by 98Z5V

[Robocop1051]

I'd go this route, right here. Small rail section far forward (faster target acquisition, the further forward it is). FastFire III on this ADM mount, directly on that short rail section. <thumbsup>

This was my thought exactly! I was thinking about 4" up on the handguard, forward of the receiver. That'd keep it out if the way of my hands as well.