TIP TUESDAY: “CANTED FRONT LENS ” WITH JOHN ENLOE

In this article, we'll address a common concern regarding the canted front lens of our reflex sights. Many customers often reach out to us, wondering why the front lens appears to be canted or pushed in. Let's dive into the details.

The canted front lens is a deliberate design feature of all Aimpoint reflex sights. Reflex sights, including ours, incorporate angles for the dot to “reflect” back to the user’s eye. Think of the front lens as a mirror and visualize holding a mirror in one hand and a flashlight (representing the LED) in the other.

To reflect the light from the flashlight back to your eye, you need to position the mirror at a specific angle. Similarly, Aimpoint sights have a predetermined angle, known as cant, on the front lens. Traditionally, all Aimpoint sights feature a six-degree cant.

However, with newer models like the Micro Series, the cant increased to 12 degrees to accommodate a new lens geometry. Additionally, different models of Aimpoint sights may have variations in cant angles and indexing. This is due to the varying locations of the LED, which require the lens to be indexed at different angles.

In some of our newer models, such as the CompM5 series and the ACRO series, you'll notice a secondary impact window on the front. While this window is not angled itself, the reflective red lens underneath it is indeed angled.

So, if you observe that the front lens of your Aimpoint sight is canted, rest assured that it is an essential aspect of the design. Should you have any further inquiries or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us via phone or email.

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JOHN ENLOE

Technical support manager | Aimpoint

Technical Support and Service with Aimpoint for 17 years. Shooting competitively for over 35 years. Former USPSA, 3-Gun, and IDPA competitor. Student of all things guns.

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