Is there such a thing as a flip-to-side picatinny rail?

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No, the optic itself doesn't use a ring mount - it's more like a red dot in that it just has a fixed picatinny mount. But it's not quick-release I'm after, it's flipping something off to one side so that it remains attached but just out of the eyeline
 
Only ever seen a 45 deg mount so you can use dual optics
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I can attest, a red dot at an angle works, if you can hold thew gun like that.
I had that on my Pathfinder, relatively easy to tilt for close targets.
Obviously it is neater if the centreline is over the bore.
 
As above you'd usually use a 45⁰ tinny adapter. This would be so you can have a long range scope on top and a close range optic like a red dot on the side which you 'cant' the rifle to use.
 
 
damn, seems like only fixed 45 degrees so I guess I'll go with that - that's wild though, on ebay it looks like I could get a flip ring with a crap scope for like £40 but just rails on their own don't seem to exist

I smell a gap in the plinking market, this might be how I justify to myself getting a CNC machine 😆
 
jukibom said:
damn, seems like only fixed 45 degrees so I guess I'll go with that - that's wild though, on ebay it looks like I could get a flip ring with a crap scope for like £40 but just rails on their own don't seem to exist

I smell a gap in the plinking market, this might be how I justify to myself getting a CNC machine 😆
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Or maybe a riser that you might be able use the iron sights with, a lot of 'what ifs' with that though 😄

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I have the riser and 45deg if you want to give them a go
 
Not cheap, but there is this:

coldharboursupply.com

Cold Harbour Universal Picatinny Flip-to-Side (UP-FTS) V3

**NEW for Version 3 is the integration of the rotation stop into the main body vs a steel pin; and application of VC3 threadlocker to allow for adjustable tension while eliminating possibility of loosening over time. Users can still disassemble the FTS and apply more permanent threadlocker if...
coldharboursupply.com coldharboursupply.com

Probably too expensive for what you are after though!
 
Don’t think I have ever seen just the pic rail as a separate piece to a magnifier, you may have to buy the magnifier as well

I have a Vortex with the flip over mount on my Steyr
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jukibom said:
I feel like I'm going nuts, like this has to be a thing...


I'm looking for something like this but just a rail-to-rail on a swing pivot. The context is I want to make a 3x optic optional vs. irons and it's just for plinking so it doesn't need to be super stable or anything. Am I just missing the correct terminology or do these just not exist?
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Look at Weaver optics / mounts website. Weaver made ( possibly still do) pivot over mounts - they were quite popular in the 50s & 60s, allowing use of irons on powder burners & a quick flip up of optic for a longer shot.
 
www.opticswarehouse.co.uk

Vector Optics 30mm Flip to Side Picatinny Ring

The Vector Optics 30mm Flip-to-Side Picatinny Ring: precision-engineered from durable 6063-T6 aluminium alloy, offering reliability in any environment. With a 90-degree flip-to-side mechanism, seamless transition between magnified and non-magnified views is effortless. Compatible with 21mm...
www.opticswarehouse.co.uk www.opticswarehouse.co.uk
Canning11 said:
Yes there is and im thinking of getting a couple also il find the link now 👍
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www.opticswarehouse.co.uk

Vector Optics 30mm Steel Flip to Side Picatinny Ring

The Vector Optics 30mm Steel Flip-to-Side Picatinny Ring, a rugged and versatile accessory for your firearm. With a 30mm diameter and full steel construction, these rings ensure durability and reliability. Featuring a height of 38mm (1.5 inches) from the bottom to the ring centre and six screws...
www.opticswarehouse.co.uk www.opticswarehouse.co.uk
 
You will obviously need 2 for a big scope but can probably get away with 1 for a pistol size scope
 
Wozza said:
Or maybe a riser that you might be able use the iron sights with, a lot of 'what ifs' with that though 😄

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I have the riser and 45deg if you want to give them a go
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much appreciated, I think I'll just stick with the optic for now until I see something more suitable. I was just hoping to keep the flip-up irons on too 😅
 
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