Aimpoint Question?

SKYNET

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OK so I bought my self a Aimpoint ML3 and I got the fancy Larue ring.
You guys know what this crap costs. I'm not a Rockefeller or whatever...

Now I find myself treating this thing like fine china. You know how it is.
You get something nice and new an want to keep it that way for as long as
you can.

I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on mounting the ring without
marring the scope?

I was thinking a carefully placed piece of electrical tape in side the ring might help.

Any advice would be appreciated unless your going to tell me I'm crazy or something...

I already know that.
 
My advice is not to worry about it, and stop thinking about it. You're not collecting art, it's just a tool. You wouldn't buy a fantastic new hammer, just to keep it safe in bubble wrap. The optic and mount will probably live through whatever abuse you show it.

Just shoot it and enjoy it.
 
FPembleton said:
My advice is not to worry about it, and stop thinking about it. You're not collecting art, it's just a tool. You wouldn't buy a fantastic new hammer, just to keep it safe in bubble wrap. The optic and mount will probably live through whatever abuse you show it.

Just shoot it and enjoy it.
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What he said. If you don't want to mark a tool up, leave it in the box.

After the first big ding, you won't worry about it anymore.;) Besides, used rifles and accessories look better than unblemished, polished-with-a-cloth-diaper, never-out-of-the-safe, I-only-fondle-it-because-using-it-makes-it-dirty gear.
 
Very good points you guys. I like the tool reference. It makes sense to me. No way I'm gonna make this a safe queen. i might as well mount it, use it, grin and bare it.

Thanks guys.
 
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SKYNET said:
Very good points you guys. I like the tool referance. It makes sense to me. No way I'm gonna make this a safe queen. i might as well mount it, use it, grin and bare it.

Thanks guys.
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For many things related to optics, increased price should (and often does) correlate with increased ruggedness and durability. These optics are designed to be used hard. These optics are designed to function well even after being abused. You paid the extra coin for the privilege to beat the snot out of that red dot and have it work every time, regardless of how it looks. Enjoy that privilege.
 
Take the mount to your nearest sand pile. Preferably when it is raining, and throw it into it. Then wipe it off, mount it, and shoot the snot out of it.

Seriously, you need to decide if you want to look at it each night, or if you want to use it. There are plenty of exotic cars that find their lives in a garage. IMO, the owners that enjoy them, race them though. Up to you.
 
Dont worry about it!

After it gets its first "ding" you will stop caring anyways.

They are built like tanks, so stop worrying about little scratches! (besides, mounting them in a LaRue ring shouldn't mess with the finish anyways)
 
many thanks to all of you who have responded. I mounted the scope last night and installed the rubber protector.Now shes good to go and looks real slick. Ready to do my bidding. Scratches and scuffs be dammed.

Thanks again and happy shooting :ar15:
 
SKYNET said:
many thanks to all of you who have responded. I mounted the scope last night and installed the rubber protector.Now shes good to go and looks real slick. Ready to do my bidding. Scratches and scuffs be dammed.

Thanks again and happy shooting :ar15:
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The rubber outer condom probly wont last too long.

I had mine on and it was off the very next day! :p (not because it was cheap, just because I didn't like it at all)


Keep in mind, that Anodizing (Aluminum Oxide) is the second hardest naturally occurring element, next to Diamond. Its VERY tough stuff and all but the most extreme drops will do nothing to the finish ;)
 
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