Budget Optic Riser Options - What Is The Perfect Optic Height?

[@HellShadow70]

I just wanted to say thank you. Your video gave me the info to fix my setup. HS512/unity copy and PA LER v4 3x/UTG 1/2 MT-RSX5S.

[@poortac5568]

any time! Monstrum makes a 1/2 inch riser that looks better than the UTG and is the same design as the angular Unity. I like it a lot 👍

[@wtdconcepts]

I use the UTG pic risers and they are great. Using blue Loctite I've never had any come loose or lose zero and I like that they have the square insert that lays in the picatinny slot so it doesn't just rely on friction. Good vid!

[@poortac5568]

thanks! UTG’s new stuff is well made 👍

[@Print2shoot]

Interesting - I have all American parts on my builds except UTG backups flip up rear/fixed front. I haven’t went to war with them but they have kept zero and i shoot such nice groups with them that I’ve never wanted to even change them. I just recently added optics. I ran irons for 2 years

[@poortac5568]

@@Print2shoot I have those UTG sights on one of my ARs. They take up less space than the MBUS, so I was able to fit a magnifier farther back with them 👍

[@belldman]

Audio sounds great man. Solid video!

[@poortac5568]

thanks 😀

[@stephenpetrikowski]

The best budget oriented risers I have found have been the YHM half inch and inch risers. You should check them out. They're machined nicely out of aluminum in the US and are anodized. I've compared them with the Unity Fast Eotech risers and they hold zero great. They are a one piece design with yfs fasteners but if anyone's on a budget that's what I recommend. Haven't tried any other budget options though. Great video.

[@poortac5568]

Thanks, I will check them out 😀

[@GravySealNetwork]

Just got mine in today and my holosun 510c wiggles all over on it.

[@poortac5568]

@@GravySealNetwork The first one I got was crooked, you may have gotten a lemon.

[@GravySealNetwork]

​@poortac5568 nope I'm just a dumb ass and didn't even realize the clamp could be adjusted. It does indeed work now. I am simply a chimp.

[@poortac5568]

@@GravySealNetwork 😂😂😂

[@MR_Garage]

I have the larger 13 slot UTG and smaller 3 slot UTG's as shown in .5" height on a build. .5 sounds like nothing but it set the flip ups and optic perfectly. They have been perfect. No issues.

[@Sonic357]

UTG riser rails and offset mounts work great no problems at all for me

[@poortac5568]

their quality in the past 3-4 years is way better than they used to be 10 years ago, when I first started trying their stuff 👍

[@chuckp3131]

Holosun 510 +magnifier 1.5 rise cant find . Any suggestions? Great video thanks

[@captainsewerrat]

Sound seems sound, no sound issues. The sound sounds sound so solid sensory sensation sound-wise.

[@ZhuWrong]

I couldn't wait for your video and bought a Phoking riser. First twos a little cockeyed, so I'm gonna exchange them until Amazon tells me to pound sand.

[@poortac5568]

😂😂😂 Thats the benefit of Amazon Prime 😎

[@mghegotagun]

You kiss your mother with that mouth?!

[@poortac5568]

@@mghegotagun 😂😂😂 Im convinced the Chinese company has a sense of humor based on the name

[@chadwicksmith4427]

After over a decade in aerospace and defense manufacturing i will say that i see no issue in buying a cheaper block of 6061 to bolt your optic to. Machining a riser is simple enough that you shouldnt over stress its quality. If you want to be a snob i get it. I can be too. But just be aware that it isnt necessary. Personally i wouldnt use an airsoft mount because im quite snobby about parts.. but if you are on a budget feel free to skimp on solid aluminum pieces over other things.

[@poortac5568]

agreed 100% 👍 I tend to replace a lot of the cheaper parts eventually anyway. I still like to buy cheap to test out what I like before committing to paying the high end stuff. Id rather have a drawer full of cheap Chinese spare parts than expensive stuff 😂

[@flavortown3781]

I have a bobro cantilever 5/8 riser, with an aimpoint pro 1.47 stock height riser, and a flip to side, in front i currently have a galv3 lam unit

[@poortac5568]

@@flavortown3781 nice!

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

For you guys trying to source these riser mounts, there are two somewhat "standard" heights: 1.93" and 2.26" This is NOT a measurement of "height-over-bore", but rather a measurement of "center-of-optic dot to top of pic rail".

[@poortac5568]

@@jiujitsuforall8627 correct 👍

[@ghost0441]

I came to a similar conclusion. I just got a .5 upper length riser and mounted my red dot and magnifier to that because I didn't want to guess at finding the right height for the red dot and the magnifier separately. I liked that better with nods than the superhigh unity height.

[@poortac5568]

I just hate how a long pic rail riser looks, but functionally its a good option 👍

[@jaytee3605]

Could I use the same small riser you used for your magnifier for both optics?

[@poortac5568]

yes, I did that initially. But Monstrum makes a 1/2 inch riser that fits and looks better with an eotech. I like it better than the UTG riser for an eotech or larger optic.

[@formam1022]

I am a big tall man, I have a carry handle because my reddot is dead middle of the fsp, I think I need to stay hunched to keep my head.

[@matthewjohnson6493]

I’m looking for a riser for the 512 to bring it up a little higher but I still want to be able to use my magpul flipups

[@poortac5568]

The lowest riser I know of is the UTG pic rail section. I don’t know if thats low enough to still use the magpuls with it. Id just put the thumb screw on the Eotech so you can easily remove it, the its more or less QD

[@matthewjohnson6493]

I would be okay with not using the irons I just want a kind of have a heads up when shooting I feel like I’m to low on the optic, I want it to feel natural when I bring the rifle up

[@poortac5568]

@@matthewjohnson6493 The 512 is too low for an AR, imo. www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-eotech-qd-mount-lt110/ this is going to be your best bet that doesn’t look dumb. Its a super nice option, but its $150 though 😭 It does allow you to still use irons. if you dont care about looks, just slap a 1/2 inch tall longer pic rail on your upper thats the same length as the 512. Thats the poor mans option. If it were me, Id sell the 512 and get a EXPS2 with the QD built in. Probably come out the same cost wise and you would be happier with it. If you arent using nvgs, the height is good. Europtic has “demo” Eotechs on sale, cheap, all the time. Ive bought 2 and was thrilled on the price. Looked brand new 👍

[@matthewjohnson6493]

@@poortac5568 that’s what I was thinking is selling off the 512 and getting something better just got into guns a about a year ago and was the first optic I got

[@Austen-t4x]

How has the holosun 403b held up? Better than romeo5 gen2? Romeo 7s compact?

[@poortac5568]

@@Austen-t4x The holosuns are solid optics. Although, I sold mine a little while ago, because I had no use for it. I prefer Eotechs and didnt have anything to put the Holosun on. I havent had any personal experience with Sig optics, other than a scope, my buddy has. Id say they are on par with Holosun optics, when it comes to their sub $200 optics.

[@Austen-t4x]

@poortac5568 the romeo 5 gen 2 is on sale for 140 after tax there abouts I think I'm gona go that route the holosun battery tray seems like a failure point from what I've read

[@AnDy.Strong]

Did my boy Ed dirty with stubby neck 😂. I need Phucking riser

[@Darksmoke_83]

Have you tried spec precisions unity lpvo mount?

[@poortac5568]

@@Darksmoke_83 I have not, but for $75, it might be worth trying if you like a tall mount.

[@Darksmoke_83]

@@poortac5568 ordered same day as the comment. Hasn’t arrived yet but interested to see if it holds zero.

[@SabertoothDefenseSystems]

The way I see it, if you get a lemon.. at least it was only around $20. Besides with the free returns, what do you have to lose? Good video, I'm gonna try the fast mount knockoff myself

[@poortac5568]

That was my line of thinking. Easy returns is why I try to review as much as I can from Amazon 👍

[@victorortega2718]

Hey bro so monstrum had this riser like the one you have the eotech sight latched to. But it's longer. Like 13 slot. Goes up to .88inch now would that be a better option to have a sigh/magnigfier combo then having the one riser plus the utg little riser ?

[@poortac5568]

I like the Monstrum version on Amazon that looks like the angled Unity risers. They are .5 inches like the UTG, but look better. I personally like my magnifier and red dot of separate risers. For aesthetics and weight 👍

[@fire93950]

Sound sounds good 👍. Thanks for the video.

[@poortac5568]

thanks for the feedback 👍

[@alexrousedds]

Great content! Do you have any ideas for if my riser becomes loose while shooting? Do you think super glue on the bolts? Thanks

[@poortac5568]

blue loctite on the threads should keep it from loosening as long as it is tight enough to begin with👍

[@alexrousedds]

Will this make it impossible to get back off? Thank you @@poortac5568

[@nbkvirus]

Any update on the fast mount replica still holding zero?

[@poortac5568]

Still holding zero 👍 Hasnt come loose either.

[@AyeMane117]

Great video bro, could you do me a favor? I just ordered a magnifier that sits at absolute co witness and doesn’t come with a wedge/riser plate. My EoTech sits at lower 1/3, could you pair up a co witness mag with a lower 1/3 optic and tell me how it looks? And if it doesn’t work could you try one of those risers to get the right alignment? I’d really appreciate the help bro hopefully something works

[@poortac5568]

an absolute height magnifier should work fine with a lower 1/3 eotech. The window on eotechs are large, so that helps. All of mine have worked, but it will look a little weird, since the Eotech will be taller.

[@AyeMane117]

@@poortac5568 Hell yeah! You’re awesome man I really appreciate you trying that for me. Can’t wait to see how my shit lines up

[@stratinvllc]

I use utg 1 inch high riser. its great.

[@poortac5568]

I like the monstrum riser I found on Amazon. its designed like the unity, but the same height as the UTG 👍

[@joseacosta3048]

Sounds great 👍

[@gsg_joe]

I have the Monstrum Lockdown V3 0.47" rise for my XPS2-0(Tan). I wish I could afford a 553. $$$$

[@poortac5568]

@@gsg_joe I like the looks of the unity clones personally 👍

[@victorortega2718]

Hey man so since you 1st purchased those risers have they been holding up ? Or would you recommend buying the more expensive ones ? Also i have a light pad on top and i can pick up my thumb i have a sightmark sight very similar looking to the eotech which height would you recommend.? Great vid by the way man help is all save hundreds!

[@poortac5568]

I just bought this about 6 months ago. Its my favorite riser so far. The height is perfect for mu eotech 👍 www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BBSHLX58?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1

[@victorortega2718]

@@poortac5568 so the phoking ? You not liking it ? The medium height out of stock ! :(

[@poortac5568]

@@victorortega2718 I got the low profile Monstrum riser. Its the same height as the UTG, but it looks a lot better imo. The Phokings are fine, but I didnt like how tall they were personally.

[@yozy4996]

excellent video

[@poortac5568]

@@yozy4996 thanks!

[@kyelhogwarts8175]

The industry prices on things is a bit crazy And the sound is fine

[@poortac5568]

agreed, I guess they have to pay for R&D 🤷‍♂️

[@johnb.6468]

If they already own a lathe what R&D is there? Dollars in materials, dollars in range trips?

[@stephen_crumley]

The weak spot in most of those is the cheap fasteners, you can order legit bolts/fasteners from McMaster/Carr or even Ace hardware for a couple bucks and they won’t strip. YKK fasteners are dumpster juice

[@poortac5568]

good to know 👍

[@rodneyhobbs6507]

Your sound strategy is sound but I don't know how you regularly sound.

[@iPaintCars_215]

Since when did the word “heighT” get an “h” added to the end of it?

[@poortac5568]

The same time the South put an R in “wash” or when people pronounce the S in “Illinois” 🤷‍♂️

[@iPaintCars_215]

@@poortac5568 you maybe right cuz I don’t know about any of that either! Lol

[@poortac5568]

@@iPaintCars_215 you learn all kinds of “new” words when you move to the south 😂

[@patrickcreamer9947]

Sounds good

[@takahiroyoshiyuki]

We used those airsoft NVG riser mounts in Ukraine they are just a block of aluminum and if you paid $180 for a small block of aluminum you got scammed

[@poortac5568]

The quality is better on the real Unity versions, but I agree, they are not worth anything over $75.

[@ramirogarza3rd]

Just buy the Monstrum one. Its built amazing and holds zero

[@poortac5568]

thats what I have now 😂

[@tomh.648]

5x5 sound.

[@poortac5568]

thanks!

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you. height-

[@matthewravo125]

Say this with me.. hei...gh....T... Height.... Hi.. T..

[@poortac5568]

Welcome to the English language in the US, where no one pronounces anything the same way 😂

[@matthewravo125]

@@poortac5568 when people say heighth in their videos a fight starts in my brain; "the information might be good keep going but they said heighth the information can't be good example A; Heighth!! No no keep going for the love of God just hopefully they don't say heighth again....."

[@poortac5568]

@@matthewravo125 you would hate how people say wash in my area then 😂 Warsh

[@dirtybrd702]

I'm sorry 😂😂😂 I couldn't buy a real EOTech just to mount it to a garbage Chinese airsoft mount that's like putting an EOTech on an ATI Omni 😂😂😂 or hubcaps on a Skyline you have nice gear don't do it

[@poortac5568]

Pic rails are hard to mess up. The screws are the only real point of potential weakness, since there isnt really anything to break on a block of aluminum 🤷‍♂️. I havent had a single UTG or any other cheap pic rail mount come loose on me. If my rifle optic hits something hard enough to break the mount, I guarantee my Eotech is also toast.

[@jeffbearden9382]

Brother if holding that up for a minute or two wears you out you might wanna think about getting out from behind the computer and get some exercise!!!!!!

[@poortac5568]

Go do some room clearing with an AR. You will fatigue much faster than you think. A bunch of “high speed” military guys who have tons of real world experience will tell you the same thing. Your support hand will slowly go to bone/structural support over muscle.

[@Lotmoshr]

If you remotely paid attention, he talks a long time without breathing during the video so he had to catch his breath at times. Touch some grass.

[@poortac5568]

@@Lotmoshr dude, you just made my day 😂 Ive got some stuff from KTactical that they gave me to give away along with a channel patch. If you want it, send my channel email a message with your preferred mailing address and I will send it out to you. The channel address should be listed on my info page, but its [e-mail] (if its not for some reason).

[@ECTT1776]

I’m apparently late to the game on risers since I don’t flex on the “grams” so to speak lol. I have a Romeo 5 & the cluncker fat boi Vortex VVT3X magnifier. I have it @ absolute 1:3 co witness but wanna go just a little higher. I want to maintain my flip side of the magnifier which I’d say the UTT or UTG I can’t remember the brand & believe I have one lying around here somewhere. What’s a good mid tier riser mount for the Romeo I can put this $50 Amazon gift card I got to good use on? Oh no NVG plans anytime soon unless I sell a kidney or two on the black market 🫠

[@poortac5568]

Honestly, I really like my Monstrum riser. About as low of a riser as you can get. a.co/d/7fc7hM5 Unity makes good risers for around $100 if you want a better quality one, but the monstrum appears well made.

[@ECTT1776]

@@poortac5568 I was looking at ScalerWorks & Unity but I can’t justify spending $100-$300 for a chunk of metal I may end up not liking. I think I would like it a little higher bc of the neck issues. Ima no neck Nick kinda guy lol but even having no neck add in a possibility I may like it at 1:3 more than 1.5 or 1.93 whatever whatever. I figure do the cheap picatinny for the magnifier & spend the extra $25ish since $ I/we/I gotta $50 gift card to Amazon. I’ll probably end up a little shorter than the unity 1.9., thanks for the help

[@stephanieroberts1394]

sounds good