MaTech Aimpoint Micro Mount

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First Impressions: MaTech Aimpoint Micro Mount
I had a chance to try out this new offering from MaTech, an extremely reputable defense contractor that now owns LWRCI. The MaTech is a dual-arm picatinny mount for the Aimpoint H1 and T1 Micro optics with a unique feature that let's the user quickly adjust to varying ranges through the simple twist of a range knob. This mechanically re-aligns the Aimpoint in 100-meter increments all the way out to 800 meters if so desired.

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The MaTech is constructed from aircraft grade aluminum and hard coat anodized, so it's very rugged and durable. The quality is immediately apparent, and the dual arm design keeps the optic in-place in the unlikely event one lever fails. The range knob is designed to be easily utilized with gloves and range adjustment is confirmed through an easy-to-read readout as well solid detent movement.

This is a solid, first-rate mount - and I would even go so far as to place it above LaRue in terms of quality and design. It weighs a mere 113g (compared to 80g for a standard LaRue M4 mount), which is fairly impressive considering it's about twice the size with mechanics.

The dual lever system initially took a little getting used to, but it clamped securely without marring my rails. And the extreme low-profile design ensures it won't easily snag on anything. Installation was a bit more tedious but didn't require any herculean efforts. The mount gives the Micro perfect co-witness with iron sights, which was an unexpected bonus.

Packaging was excellent, although a small Torx tool would have been nice. And while the mount is straight-forward and self-explanatory to figure out, a manual would benefit novice users (I understand these will be remedied in the future). The only one quirk I found is that the mount design precludes a solid fit for scope caps, although I prefer the nylon scopecoat personally.

All-in-all I really love this setup, and will be looking forward to trying it out this Spring/Summer.

Available through ArmTac on CGN for $350 shipped plus taxes.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=557465

Specifications
Material: Aircraft grade aluminum
Finish: Hard coat anodized, non-glare (black)
Range: 50m, 100-800m (100m increments)
Weight: 113g (197g with T1 optic)
 
Neat looking piece of kit. I remember posting about this set up a long time ago. Seemed like the perfect match. Can't wait until we get some field reports. My only concern was the dot size of the Micro. I was going to use it in conjunction with a magnifier for longer range shooting. 4 MOA translates into your dot covering about a foot of target at 300m. Can't see it being too useful further then that.
 
angryeyebrows said:
My only concern was the dot size of the Micro. I was going to use it in conjunction with a magnifier for longer range shooting. 4 MOA translates into your dot covering about a foot of target at 300m. Can't see it being too useful further then that.
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I would tend to agree that the practical upper limit is going to be a few hundred meters.
 
I'd imagine the ranges beyond 300m are meant for supression fire on full-auto.

On another note - is that cheekpiece SCREWED onto your CTR?
 
Claven2 said:
I'd imagine the ranges beyond 300m are meant for supression fire on full-auto.

On another note - is that cheekpiece SCREWED onto your CTR?
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If I am not mistaken that is one of Larue's cheek pieces. It moves back as the charging handle is pulled back.

ht tp://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=501

Shawn
 
angryeyebrows said:
Neat looking piece of kit. I remember posting about this set up a long time ago. Seemed like the perfect match. Can't wait until we get some field reports. My only concern was the dot size of the Micro. I was going to use it in conjunction with a magnifier for longer range shooting. 4 MOA translates into your dot covering about a foot of target at 300m. Can't see it being too useful further then that.
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Plus its elevation calibrated for a M249 shooting at area targets, and not a 7.5" carbine shooting at point targets.

I'd like to hear more useful results from actually shooting that setup at 300m and beyond.
 
Don't forget that you don't have to just slap the dot on the target and fire; You can use the top, middle, or bottom of the dot as points of aim.

Having tried one of these mounts, I left it on the lowest setting for 99.9% of the shooting I did. I like the concept, though.
 
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