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
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
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
