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kuneho
08-19-2006, 10:26 PM
Here are 2 identical scope mounts.
The lighter colored one is the PRI USA mount, while the darker one is the Wilcox Industries mount. Both are for Aimpoint Comp red dot scopes.

Height:
Both=Extra High

Texture:
PRI=Rough, very matte
Wilcox=Smooth, somewhat shiny

Color:
PRI=Grey
Wilcox=Black

Weight:
I don't have a measuring device, but the Wilcox feels 60-80% lighter.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/89264738-O.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/89264887-O.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/89264889-O.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/89264888-O.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/89264895-O.jpg

Sorry, there's nothing left that I can tell about the two, since most can just be just observed.
maw
08-19-2006, 11:14 PM
give mark larue a call.
Nevins
08-20-2006, 03:00 AM
whats the price diffrence?
akmarksman
08-20-2006, 06:47 AM
wilcox=detachable
PRI=solid..that mount isn't going anywhere when it's properly tight.
maw
08-20-2006, 06:14 PM
what happens when the scope fails for whatever reason and you want to go to back up iron sights? you going to pull out a specific wrench? that'll take some time...
quick release is the way to go. for an aimpoint mount you want a larue.
Seraphim
08-21-2006, 12:44 AM
what happens when the scope fails for whatever reason and you want to go to back up iron sights? you going to pull out a specific wrench? that'll take some time...
quick release is the way to go. for an aimpoint mount you want a larue.

Thats why you have a co-witness setup.
maw
08-21-2006, 01:37 AM
there are many types of failures, not just the battery crapping out. if the the glass is damaged/covered in crud you won't be able to see the front sight post.

no matter, he won't be co-witnessing with either of those mounts - they're both extra high.

my point is that quick release is the way to go.


Thats why you have a co-witness setup.
Seraphim
08-21-2006, 03:26 AM
there are many types of failures, not just the battery crapping out. if the the glass is damaged/covered in crud you won't be able to see the front sight post.

no matter, he won't be co-witnessing with either of those mounts - they're both extra high.

my point is that quick release is the way to go.

Does those mounts allow to see through?