SBR optic mount height: 1.57" vs. 1.93"

[TANK BOSS]

On my SBR I've mounted many different RDS's & holo's at 1.57" & 1.93". I'm fininshing out a stubby AR9 project (no irons). I'm undecided on RDS mount height. I like the lower profile of the 1.57", but my MRO on a Scarlar 1.93" was super boss. I'm leaning 1.93", but want to hear others' opinion/pro-cons.

Thanks -

 

[BR8818]

I like the taller mounts. I'm using unity mounts they're 2.26" I was worried it would be too tall, but I like it gives a solid chin weld. I don't think I could go back to co-witness or even 1/3, plus the flip to center mount is awesome.

 

[Elcardo]

1.93 would be my preference have a couple 1.93 mounts I also have a unity mount wich is also very nice , the more "heads up" shooting position is great , I feel a better weld to the gun with the 1.93 but it's just a tradeoff

 

[TANK BOSS]

The platform is a “backpack gun;” 5” bbl, can & folding stock. I think I can get the 1.93 to fit. So, I will NOT do 1.57”. Thanks for helping me noodle this out.

 

[BR8818]

Oh, I see the dilemma now trying to fit in a bag. Cool that the 1.93 fits.

 

[crosse]

Being someone with high cheekbones, I've never had amazing luck with "high" mounts, but the 1.93" has been good since at least its a natural neutral head position. I'm still waiting to get nods to test it.

 

[bwillits]

1.93 or jump up to the 2.26. 1.70 is for LPVOs.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

1.93 is my preference as well. Keeps me from "scrunching" my neck to get a good line of sight.

 

[tradertator]

I like a lower 1/3 mount, unless I am using an IR Laser and night vision.

 

[desnifter]

High if you're planning on using NV. Low if you're not. I run a unity mount when using passive aiming.

 

[indysims]

I'm curious to try out a 1.93 on my shorter ARs.