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Offset Optic Mount - Offset Optic Plate #8 - 1.93'''' Trijicon Rmr, Holosun
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SKU: 100040229
Overview
This offset optic mount is built for AR15 setups that pair a red dot with a primary optic, giving the shooter a choice of 35 or 45 degree placement without needing extra components. The 35 degree option keeps the sight closer to slimmer scopes, while the 45 degree position adds clearance around larger turrets or higher-magnification optics. Mounted to the top Picatinny rail, it is intended to keep the offset sight centered over the bore and maintain a lower 1/3 co-witness height when the rifle is canted. It is a practical option for hunters and shooters who want a streamlined transition to a close-range aiming point on a scoped rifle.
Why Hunters Choose the Arisaka Defense
Modular Design
Lets users choose 35 or
35 Degree
Position places the red dot
45 Degree
Position provides additional clearance around
Attaches Top
Picatinny rail of an AR15
Maintains Lower
1/3 co-witness height when the
Key Features
- Modular offset optic mount with selectable 35 or 45 degree positions
- No additional components required to choose the offset angle
- 35 degree position sits closer to slimmer, smaller scopes
- 45 degree position provides added clearance for wider turrets or larger scopes
- Attaches to the top Picatinny rail of an AR15 rifle
- Maintains a lower 1/3 co-witness height when the rifle is canted
Best Used For
- AR15 users mounting a red dot alongside a slimmer, smaller scope setup
- Shooters needing a 35-degree offset position for closer optic placement
- Users running wider turrets or larger magnification scopes needing 45-degree clearance
- Hunters wanting an offset red dot option that keeps lower 1/3 co-witness height
- AR platform owners seeking a modular mount without additional components
Pros
- Modular design lets users choose 35 or 45 degree offset positions without extra components.
- 35 degree position places the red dot closer to slimmer, smaller scopes.
- 45 degree position provides additional clearance around wider turrets and larger scopes.
- Attaches to the top Picatinny rail of an AR15 rifle.
- Maintains a lower 1/3 co-witness height when the rifle is canted.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This mount is designed for an AR15 top Picatinny rail, so it is platform-specific rather than a universal optic solution.
- The 35 degree setting is intended to sit closer to slimmer, smaller scopes, while the 45 degree setting provides more clearance around wider turrets or larger scopes; the right choice depends on your primary optic setup.
- Using an offset red dot requires canting the rifle to access it, which is a different shooting position than a primary top-mounted optic.
- The product is sold as an offset optic plate/mount, so compatibility should be confirmed with the intended red dot sight and setup before purchase.
Suggested Comparisons
- Offset red dot mount
- AR15 optic mounting accessory
- Picatinny rail accessory
- Low-profile optic offset plate
Suggested Accessories
- Picatinny rail mount
- Red dot sight
- Scope
- Mounting hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
What optic footprint does this plate support?
This product is listed as Offset Optic Plate #8 for Trijicon RMR and Holosun. No other footprint compatibility is stated in the provided data.
Does the mount require extra parts to choose the offset angle?
No. The description says it allows the user to select a 35 or 45 degree offset position without requiring additional components.
What is the difference between the 35 and 45 degree positions?
The 35 degree position brings the red dot sight closer to slimmer, smaller scopes. The 45 degree position provides additional clearance around wider turrets or larger, higher magnification scopes.
Where does this mount attach on the rifle?
It is designed to attach to the top Picatinny rail of an AR15 rifle.
What happens to sight alignment when the rifle is canted?
According to the description, when the rifle is canted to use the offset red dot sight, the optic remains centered over the bore and maintains a lower 1/3 co-witness height.