High Mount VS Low Mount Red Dot Optic Setup

Should you mount the red dot sight high or low? This quick guide will breakdown the difference between high mount vs low mount to fit your setup.

When To Use A High Mount

mk18 with aimpoint micro h1

Good times to use a high mount:

  • Firearms with slight or zero top rail to stock cheek weld height
  • Reduces cheekweld neck strain & accommodate phsyical injuries and thick chest rig
  • Allows better night vision goggle clearance (Check out Scalarworks LEAP NVG Height)
  • To clear front sight post (1/3rd co-witness or higher)  
  • Setting up ideal optic to eye distance for shooters with long facial structure
  • Using adjustable cheekweld stock

Firearms work well with high optic mounts:

  • AR15
  • X95
  • Kriss Vector

Or install low mount on a riser mount

When To Use A Low Mount

benelli m4 with trijicon rmr

Low mount works well when:

  • If there is offset distance between top rail and stock cheek weld
  • Use low mount if tall mount on your rifle maybe too tall 
  • Works for offset red dot sight as well

Firearms work well with high optic mounts:

If you find these subtle information valuable, please check out our detailed red dot sight guide here