How can i due with this problem?

vincent wei · January 23rd, 2008, 00:03

I bought the aim point and the CANTILEVER MOUNT for my m4.but when I install it , I find the reddot doesnt line up with the iron sights!! what i can do?

Lakonian · January 23rd, 2008, 00:06

Remove the covers on the windage, and elevation screws, and adjust as needed. Try to adjust at 50-90 meters. (applies to aimpoints)

vincent wei · January 23rd, 2008, 00:29

but why the CANTILEVER MOUNT with the m4 doesnt line up ?I really want to fix it

Qlong · January 23rd, 2008, 00:38

Do you have any pictures? Is the aimpoint not mounted properly due to the mount or is the aimpoint?

vincent wei · January 23rd, 2008, 02:20

YES,I THINK IS THE CANTILEVER MOUNT PROBLEM.HOW CAN I DO WOTH IT?

Lakonian · January 23rd, 2008, 02:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincent wei

YES,I THINK IS THE CANTILEVER MOUNT PROBLEM.HOW CAN I DO WOTH IT?

Listen, it's most likely your optics that aren't aligned. They DO NOT come zeroed from the factory.

If you think the problem lies in the mount, then there's not much you can do. Check your AR's rail, and make sure the mount is sitting flush. If it isn't, you can file the receiver to accommodate the mount. If that doesn't work, your mount is rubbish (doubt this)..

yank · January 23rd, 2008, 02:53

Perhaps I dont understand the problem but are you sure the aimpoint scope is supposed to be co-witnessed? I thought the red dot replaced the lining up of the iron sights. Please correct me if I am wrong someone.

Lakonian · January 23rd, 2008, 03:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by yank

Perhaps I dont understand the problem but are you sure the aimpoint scope is supposed to be co-witnessed? I thought the red dot replaced the lining up of the iron sights. Please correct me if I am wrong someone.

...er, yeah. They are supposed to be co-witnessing... BUT!

This is airsoft, so you're not exactly 'fucked'-per se, if your battery dies. But in a real world scenario, it could get you into some stinky shit. Moreover, having your iron sights co-witnessing the target will keep you on track, and in the game..

vincent wei · January 23rd, 2008, 03:05

PIC comming.I already checked.is the CANTILEVER MOUNT .did not line up through...

Drake · January 23rd, 2008, 03:56

Oh I get it, he means it's off axis. Looks like it's hanging a bit right of the gun's center, at least compared to the front sight post.

If it's a cheap knockoff mount (like the low quality Chinese ones from eBay) it could be the mount.

If not it could be the receiver (I had a DBOYS metal receiver that needed a lot of dremelling).

Also make certain your barrel is mounted straight, and it's bending slightly to the left.

m102404 · January 23rd, 2008, 08:08

Sight in your rifle with the RDS...try to ignore the front A sight...

Then loosen the tiny little set screw under the A frame front sight and lean it right or left to get it as close to vertical alignment with the red dot. Tighten the set screw.

Anyways, to co-witness your sights...you've got to have a rear iron sight...which you don't mention if you have or not.

If you do have a rear sight, flip up the rear iron sight and do the following:

If the elevation is off, you can adjust the post in the front sight by screwing the post in or out (to lower it down or raise it up respectively). Right/left adjustment is usually done on the rear sight.

That should get your red dot as much as possible lined up with the front sight. If it's not perfect, you may have to switch mounts to a low mount if you absolutely need to have the two lined up on top of each other.

This is airsoft...not real steel combat...

LASTLY...if your spelling and grammar were better, and if you put a little time into descriptively conveying your issue/problem...YOU WOULDN'T GET FUSTRATED AND HAVE TO RESORT TO TYPING EVERYTHING IN F*CKING CAPITALS, WHICH IS F*CKING ANNOYING WHEN TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE...

***edit...nasty bit is from absence of coffee from my system...situation resolved...***

Hope that sorts you out,

Tys

HaZarD SFD · January 23rd, 2008, 09:13

Vince.. If you want I can stop over and take a look at it. Shoot me a PM for when your available tonight.

vincent wei · January 23rd, 2008, 10:02

thank you very much everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lakonian · January 23rd, 2008, 11:07

This is why you can't go wrong with KA, or GP.

Personally, I'd go with LaRue, but... to each his/her own.

vincent wei · January 23rd, 2008, 12:07

So you mean G&P is not a good one?
I spend $75 for that,so bad.......

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January 23rd, 2008, 00:03	#1
vincent wei Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ottawa	How can i due with this problem?PIC inside I bought the aim point and the CANTILEVER MOUNT for my m4.but when I install it , I find the reddot doesnt line up with the iron sights!! what i can do? Last edited by vincent wei; January 23rd, 2008 at 03:11..

January 23rd, 2008, 00:38	#4
Qlong Division Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	Do you have any pictures? Is the aimpoint not mounted properly due to the mount or is the aimpoint? __________________ Weee!

January 23rd, 2008, 03:56	#10
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	Oh I get it, he means it's off axis. Looks like it's hanging a bit right of the gun's center, at least compared to the front sight post. If it's a cheap knockoff mount (like the low quality Chinese ones from eBay) it could be the mount. If not it could be the receiver (I had a DBOYS metal receiver that needed a lot of dremelling). Also make certain your barrel is mounted straight, and it's bending slightly to the left. __________________

January 23rd, 2008, 00:06	#2
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Remove the covers on the windage, and elevation screws, and adjust as needed. Try to adjust at 50-90 meters. (applies to aimpoints)

January 23rd, 2008, 00:29	#3
vincent wei Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ottawa	but why the CANTILEVER MOUNT with the m4 doesnt line up ?I really want to fix it

January 23rd, 2008, 02:20	#5
vincent wei Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ottawa	YES,I THINK IS THE CANTILEVER MOUNT PROBLEM.HOW CAN I DO WOTH IT?

January 23rd, 2008, 02:53	#7
yank Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Calgary, Ab.	Perhaps I dont understand the problem but are you sure the aimpoint scope is supposed to be co-witnessed? I thought the red dot replaced the lining up of the iron sights. Please correct me if I am wrong someone.

January 23rd, 2008, 08:08	#11
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Sight in your rifle with the RDS...try to ignore the front A sight... Then loosen the tiny little set screw under the A frame front sight and lean it right or left to get it as close to vertical alignment with the red dot. Tighten the set screw. Anyways, to co-witness your sights...you've got to have a rear iron sight...which you don't mention if you have or not. If you do have a rear sight, flip up the rear iron sight and do the following: If the elevation is off, you can adjust the post in the front sight by screwing the post in or out (to lower it down or raise it up respectively). Right/left adjustment is usually done on the rear sight. That should get your red dot as much as possible lined up with the front sight. If it's not perfect, you may have to switch mounts to a low mount if you absolutely need to have the two lined up on top of each other. This is airsoft...not real steel combat... LASTLY...if your spelling and grammar were better, and if you put a little time into descriptively conveying your issue/problem...YOU WOULDN'T GET FUSTRATED AND HAVE TO RESORT TO TYPING EVERYTHING IN FCKING CAPITALS, WHICH IS FCKING ANNOYING WHEN TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE... *edit...nasty bit is from absence of coffee from my system...situation resolved...* Hope that sorts you out, Tys Last edited by m102404; January 23rd, 2008 at 08:31..

January 23rd, 2008, 09:13	#12
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	Vince.. If you want I can stop over and take a look at it. Shoot me a PM for when your available tonight. __________________ No Comment.

January 23rd, 2008, 10:02	#13
vincent wei Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ottawa	thank you very much everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 23rd, 2008, 11:07	#14
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	This is why you can't go wrong with KA, or GP. Personally, I'd go with LaRue, but... to each his/her own.

January 23rd, 2008, 12:07	#15
vincent wei Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ottawa	So you mean G&P is not a good one? I spend $75 for that,so bad.......

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