Mounting Aimpoint Micro T1 - forward or back?

[ghostie]

After much delibertation, and reading the experiences of other guys on this board, I decided to go with the Aimpoint Micro T1 for my Swiss Arms.

My question for anyone that uses this sight or any of the similar ones: Do you mount yours forward or back, and why?

I took mine out for the first time with this optic set up and sighted it in for 75 yards. Seems to work really well. I can use the optic or the irons with this set up without having to adjust anything - and it is not just lower 1/3 co-witness, it seems to co-witnesses generally depending on what distance you are shooting and where your head is (whether using a proper cheekweld or not).

Anyway, just interested to hear other people's experiences. I know these are "two eyes open" sights - does forward mounting assist in that regard at all?

Some more "nasty rifle" ####:
Swiss Arms PE90 Classic Green Carbine (14.3" barrel) with Kyle rail and T1 Micro
CMMG 14.5" milspec AR with 3x ACOG Compact
CZ858-4v "woody" (15" barrel)
RRA 7" 9mm AR pistol with EOtech and Midwest flip up sights
Love all these rifles in their own way. I want something in .308 now though!

 

[Tom_Swift]

Forward you'll be able to get that red dot on target much quicker.

 

[canucklehead]

I found back is better for me as well. I have an identical setup, except black, and with an ADM T1 mount. Too far forward made the FOV feel too small. Yes, I know you shoot with both eyes open, but it works better for me further back.

 

[NaOH]

Mount it forward. You'll have a better field of view.

 

[Merllin]

Forward forsure...

 

[canucklehead]

You know - I was just messing around with it, and I actually think forward DOES work better. I've never fired with it at the front, but the more I mount it both ways, I think forward is better. I gotta test this at the range now!

The FOV is technically smaller through the T1 when its forward, but your peripheral is less obstructed.

 

[Clobbersauras]

I had my H1 mounted rearward when mounted on my T97. But switched it out to my Tp9 and mounted it more forward. Forward IMO gives a better peripheral view.

 

[F22_RaptoR]

Try it out and point her around a bit. A lot of people like them to be more forwards, I personally like mine a little bit back from mid-position.

Whatever is most comfortable for you

 

[Merch]

When I had the SAN Carbine I preferred the micro to be forward but put it fater back so I could also use the 3x mag.