Fitting a Trijicon RMR to a Merkel 140

[Kevin Peacocke]

Hello all, what would you reccomend to fit a Trijicon to this so as to get the very lowest mount?
As you know I am fond of the Henneberger mounts that saddle the rib, and that could go between the claw scope mounts, but is there a clever mount that would go onto the back claw mount?
Many thanks,
Kevin

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I meant to say Trijicon RMR.

 

[franzfmdavis]

I meant to say Trijicon RMR.

Would you be opposed to a inconspicuous cut on both sides of the rib between the other mounting slots to accommodate and more standard compression RMR mount? I believe that JJ Peredeau does that type of modification regularly.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Would you be opposed to a inconspicuous cut on both sides of the rib between the other mounting slots to accommodate and more standard compression RMR mount? I believe that JJ Peredeau does that type of modification regularly.

That is a possibility Franz. I am going to view the rifle today to get a better idea.

 

[AZDAVE]

I second franz’s plan

 

[franzfmdavis]

I believe there are some threads on here where members have shown what those cuts look like. They are almost imperceptible unless you are looking for them.

 

[Luvthunt]

Trijicon RMR is a great sight. Have used 4 different ones for years on handguns and on a 416 and a Lott. From Kodiak and other Alaska to Africa several trips.

 

[generalzip]

I would recommend a closed emitter optic on a hunting rifle. Open emitters will have issues from dust, rain, mud, etc. All things you can encounter reasonably on a hunt. The age of open emitter handguns is ending. They are primarily used as backup optics now or as a concealed carry optic or home defense gun where you know the optic will not be exposed to outside elements.

I'd recommend taking a look at the Trijicon RCR, Holosun EPS, Holosun 509T, and similar RMR footprint enclosed emitter options.