Shooting with WORLD'S WEIRDEST SCOPE MOUNT from MDT!

Published on September 7, 2023
Duration: 20:40

This video explores the MDT Sky High Mount, an exceptionally tall optic mount designed to significantly increase height over bore. The experiment involves testing its usability and accuracy with a precision rifle, demonstrating shooting from unconventional positions like the knee and engaging targets at extended ranges up to 500 yards. The findings suggest that despite its extreme design, the mount can be surprisingly effective, even allowing for stacking rounds at distance with minimal adjustments.

Quick Summary

The MDT Sky High Mount is an optic mount that raises a rifle's optic approximately 18 inches higher than standard mounts, creating extreme height over bore. Despite its unusual design, it demonstrated surprising accuracy at 500 yards, though it requires adaptation in shooting positions and may affect ballistic calculations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the MDT Sky High Mount
  2. 00:35Gideon Optics Sponsor Segment
  3. 01:16First Impressions and Setup
  4. 01:53Eye Relief and New Shooting Positions
  5. 02:37Buddy Ben Joins the Test
  6. 03:13Baseline Zero at 25 Yards
  7. 03:45Shooting from the Knee at 25 Yards
  8. 05:12Potential Applications and Height Over Bore Merit
  9. 05:41Confidence for 500 Yards
  10. 06:13Shooting at 500 Yards - First Attempts
  11. 07:05Analyzing 500 Yard Shots
  12. 07:33Zeroing at 100 Yards
  13. 08:17Moving to 700 Yard Range - 200 Yards
  14. 09:15Small Targets at 200 Yards
  15. 09:58Pushing to 300 Yards
  16. 10:11Kestrel Limitations with Extreme Height
  17. 11:11First Kill with MDT Sky High Mount
  18. 11:20Man Target at 300 Yards
  19. 11:41Small Plate at 300 Yards
  20. 12:40No Dialing from 200 to 300
  21. 13:05Shooting at 400 Yards
  22. 14:09Moving to 500 Yards
  23. 14:33Adjustments for 500 Yards
  24. 15:10Back to 25 Yard Zero - The Ultimate Cheat?
  25. 16:06Testing with Obstacles
  26. 17:38Shooting from Obstacles at 500 Yards
  27. 17:54Car Ramrod Position
  28. 18:05Zero at 500 Yards and 200 Yards Comparison
  29. 18:29Instructor Tries the Setup
  30. 19:13Final Thoughts on the Experience
  31. 20:10Experiment Success and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MDT Sky High Mount?

The MDT Sky High Mount is an optic mount designed to significantly increase the height over bore of a rifle's optic, raising it approximately 18 inches higher than standard mounts. This extreme elevation changes shooting dynamics and requires adaptation.

How does the MDT Sky High Mount affect shooting at long range?

Despite its extreme height, the MDT Sky High Mount proved capable of stacking rounds at 500 yards. However, the extreme height over bore can impact traditional ballistic calculations, potentially requiring different aiming solutions or making standard ballistic apps less effective.

What shooting positions are recommended with the MDT Sky High Mount?

Due to the extreme height, conventional prone or standing positions may be difficult. The video demonstrates effective shooting from a modified kneeling position, supporting the rifle on the knee, to achieve proper eye relief and stability.

Can the MDT Sky High Mount be used with standard ballistic calculators?

The extreme height over bore created by the MDT Sky High Mount can exceed the parameters of some standard ballistic calculators, such as the Kestrel, limiting their predictive accuracy for this specific setup.

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