Vector Optics 30mm Steel Flip to Side Picatinny Ring
The Vector Optics 30mm Steel Flip-to-Side Picatinny Ring is basically a heavy-duty magnifier mount that lets you swing your optic out of the way instantly when you don’t need it. It’s built from full steel with a rock-solid clamp system, so it’s more about durability and repeatability than lightweight finesse. Simple idea, tough execution—flip it in when you need magnification, flip it out when you don’t, no re-zero drama.
-Nathan (Technical Advisor)
- Diameter: 30mm
- Overall Length: 40mm / 1.6in
- Overall Height: 61mm / 2.4in
- Mount Length: 32mm / 1.2in
- Ring Width: 40mm / 1.6in
- Central Height: 38mm, 1.5in bottom to center
- Ring Length: 25.4mm / 1.0in
- Material: Steel
- Weight: 210g / 7.4oz
- Mount: 1913 Picatinny
- Flip-to-Side Degree: 90°
- Finish: Black matte
- Screws per ring: 6
- 30mm Diameter
- Full Steel
- 38mm 1.5" from Bottom to Ring Centre
- Six Screws per Ring
- Flip-to-Side 90° Degree
- Vector Optics 30mm Steel Flip to Side Picatinny Ring
1. What is this mount used for?
It’s mainly used for magnifiers or secondary optics that need to flip to the side when not in use.
2. What tube size does it fit?
It fits 30mm diameter optics.
3. Is it compatible with Picatinny rails?
Yes, it mounts directly to standard Picatinny rails.
4. What is it made of?
It’s made from full steel construction for maximum strength and recoil resistance.
5. How does the flip-to-side mechanism work?
It rotates the optic 90° to the side so your primary sight line is clear, then locks back into place when needed.
6. Does it hold zero when flipped back?
Yes, it’s designed for repeatable positioning so your optic returns to the same alignment.
7. Is it heavy compared to aluminum mounts?
Yes, steel makes it noticeably heavier, but also much more robust.
8. Is it quick-detach?
No, this version is flip-to-side, not quick-detach.
9. What is it best paired with?
Usually magnifiers behind red dots or compact secondary optics setups.
10. Why choose steel instead of aluminum?
Steel is chosen for maximum durability and rigidity, especially for recoil-heavy or hard-use setups.
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