How To Install Your Aimpoint Micro T-2 On Your Scalarworks Leap/01 Red Dot Quick Detach Mount

Published on November 21, 2024
Duration: 0:55

This guide details the expert installation of an Aimpoint Micro T-2 red dot sight onto a Scalarworks Leap/01 quick-detach mount. It emphasizes proper torque specifications (12 inch-pounds) using a Torx T10 bit and advises against threadlocker, citing manufacturer recommendations. Crucial placement guidance is provided to ensure the optic is mounted correctly on the upper receiver, not the handguard, with specific considerations for platforms like the Sig Rattler.

Quick Summary

Install your Aimpoint Micro T-2 on a Scalarworks Leap/01 mount by aligning the optic, threading screws, and tightening them in an X-pattern to 12 inch-pounds with a Torx T10 bit. Avoid threadlocker as recommended by Aimpoint. Ensure the mount is fully seated on the upper receiver's Picatinny rail.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Optic Mount Installation
  2. 00:04Threadlocker Warning from Aimpoint
  3. 00:09Mounting Optic to Mount Procedure
  4. 00:14Tightening Optic Screws & Torque Specs
  5. 00:25Confirming Torque & Preparing QD Mount
  6. 00:30Optic Placement Guidance on Rail
  7. 00:41Attaching Mount to Picatinny Rail
  8. 00:49Securing Mount to Rail by Hand

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended torque value for installing an Aimpoint Micro T-2 on a Scalarworks Leap/01 mount?

The recommended torque value for installing the Aimpoint Micro T-2 on the Scalarworks Leap/01 mount is 12 inch-pounds. It's crucial to use a torque driver with a Torx T10 bit to achieve this precise setting.

Should I use threadlocker when mounting an Aimpoint Micro T-2?

No, Aimpoint does not recommend using threadlocker on their optics. They advise against it because threadlocker can potentially strip out the helicoils within the optic housing, causing damage.

How do I properly attach a Scalarworks Leap/01 mount to a Picatinny rail?

To attach the Scalarworks Leap/01 mount, hook it under the front of the Picatinny rail on the left side, then roll it over. Push the mount forward and then down or to the right side of the firearm to ensure it is fully seated.

Where should I position my red dot sight on the firearm's rail?

You should determine your desired mounting position, ensuring the red dot sight remains entirely on the upper receiver and does not extend onto the handguard. For specific firearms like the Sig Rattler, avoid mounting past the ejection port.

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