The Vortex Sport Cantilever 30 mm optic mount is designed to attach red dot sights with a 30 mm body to a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail.
The Vortex Sport Cantilever 30 mm optic mount is designed to attach red dot sights with a 30 mm body to a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail. The cantilever design offsets the sight forward by approximately 25 mm, leaving more clearance for a rear backup iron sight (BUIS). The mount allows a red dot sight to be used with the Vortex VMX-3T magnifier and provides an absolute co-witness height of 37 mm. Uses and intended users Suitable for users who want to mount a red dot sight with a 30 mm body on a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail. A good solution when space is needed for a backup sight behind the red dot sight. Suitable for use with the Vortex StrikeFire red dot sight and VMX-3T magnifier. Why choose the Vortex Sport Cantilever optic mount? The cantilever mount offsets the red dot sight forward by approximately 25 mm. 37 mm absolute co-witness height. Compatible with most red dot sights with a 30 mm body. Fits Picatinny and Weaver-style mounting rails. A Torx T-15 wrench required for installation is included. Technical specifications Product Sport Cantilever 30 mm Ring – Absolute Co-Witness Ring diameter 30 mm Mount type Picatinny / Weaver Mount height 37 mm Weight 190 g Forward offset Approximately 25 mm Base screw wrench size 12.7 mm hex Ring cap screw torque 1.7–2.0 Nm Base screw torque 4.0–5.1 Nm Included Torx T-15 wrench Frequently asked questions What sight diameter does the mount fit? The mount is designed for red dot sights with a 30 mm body. According to the manufacturer, it fits most 30 mm red dot sights. Which rails can the mount be installed on? The mount fits Picatinny and Weaver-style rails. What does Absolute Co-Witness mean? It refers to the height at which the sights align for an absolute co-witness. For this mount, the manufacturer specifies a height of 37 mm. Can the mount be used with a magnifier? Yes, the manufacturer's description mentions use with the Vortex VMX-3T magnifier. When is the Vortex Sport Cantilever the best choice? This mount is a good choice when you need a forward-offset mounting position for a 30 mm red dot sight and want to leave more room for a rear backup sight. It is also suitable if you need a mount with a 37 mm Absolute Co-Witness height for a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail. Jahipaun recommendation: The Vortex Sport Cantilever is a practical solution for mounting a red dot sight with a 30 mm body when a standard ring mount leaves insufficient room for a rear backup sight. The cantilever design offsets the sight forward by approximately 25 mm, and the 37 mm mounting height provides an Absolute Co-Witness setup. Before buying, be sure to check the body diameter of the red dot sight and the type of mounting rail on the firearm. This model fits sights with a 30 mm body and Picatinny or Weaver-style rails. If your sight requires a ring with a different diameter or a different mounting height, you should choose a suitable mount. Summary The Vortex Sport Cantilever 30 mm Ring – Absolute Co-Witness is a Picatinny/Weaver mount designed for 30 mm red dot sights. The cantilever design offsets the sight forward by approximately 25 mm, and the mount height is 37 mm. The mount weighs approximately 190 g and includes a Torx T-15 wrench. It fits most red dot sights with a 30 mm body and is suitable for use with the Vortex VMX-3T magnifier.
The Vortex Sport Cantilever 30 mm optic mount is designed to attach red dot sights with a 30 mm body to a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail. The cantilever design offsets the sight forward by approximately 25 mm, leaving more clearance for a rear backup iron sight (BUIS). The mount allows a red dot sight to be used with the Vortex VMX-3T magnifier and provides an absolute co-witness height of 37 mm. Uses and intended users Suitable for users who want to mount a red dot sight with a 30 mm body on a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail. A good solution when space is needed for a backup sight behind the red dot sight. Suitable for use with the Vortex StrikeFire red dot sight and VMX-3T magnifier. Why choose the Vortex Sport Cantilever optic mount? The cantilever mount offsets the red dot sight forward by approximately 25 mm. 37 mm absolute co-witness height. Compatible with most red dot sights with a 30 mm body. Fits Picatinny and Weaver-style mounting rails. A Torx T-15 wrench required for installation is included. Technical specifications Product Sport Cantilever 30 mm Ring – Absolute Co-Witness Ring diameter 30 mm Mount type Picatinny / Weaver Mount height 37 mm Weight 190 g Forward offset Approximately 25 mm Base screw wrench size 12.7 mm hex Ring cap screw torque 1.7–2.0 Nm Base screw torque 4.0–5.1 Nm Included Torx T-15 wrench Frequently asked questions What sight diameter does the mount fit? The mount is designed for red dot sights with a 30 mm body. According to the manufacturer, it fits most 30 mm red dot sights. Which rails can the mount be installed on? The mount fits Picatinny and Weaver-style rails. What does Absolute Co-Witness mean? It refers to the height at which the sights align for an absolute co-witness. For this mount, the manufacturer specifies a height of 37 mm. Can the mount be used with a magnifier? Yes, the manufacturer's description mentions use with the Vortex VMX-3T magnifier. When is the Vortex Sport Cantilever the best choice? This mount is a good choice when you need a forward-offset mounting position for a 30 mm red dot sight and want to leave more room for a rear backup sight. It is also suitable if you need a mount with a 37 mm Absolute Co-Witness height for a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail. Jahipaun recommendation: The Vortex Sport Cantilever is a practical solution for mounting a red dot sight with a 30 mm body when a standard ring mount leaves insufficient room for a rear backup sight. The cantilever design offsets the sight forward by approximately 25 mm, and the 37 mm mounting height provides an Absolute Co-Witness setup. Before buying, be sure to check the body diameter of the red dot sight and the type of mounting rail on the firearm. This model fits sights with a 30 mm body and Picatinny or Weaver-style rails. If your sight requires a ring with a different diameter or a different mounting height, you should choose a suitable mount. Summary The Vortex Sport Cantilever 30 mm Ring – Absolute Co-Witness is a Picatinny/Weaver mount designed for 30 mm red dot sights. The cantilever design offsets the sight forward by approximately 25 mm, and the mount height is 37 mm. The mount weighs approximately 190 g and includes a Torx T-15 wrench. It fits most red dot sights with a 30 mm body and is suitable for use with the Vortex VMX-3T magnifier.
