About this hat
Forward Controls Design Adjustable Turret Cap for Aimpoint Micro is a hat.
Check the size chart and the materials below; sizing follows the brand's own chart.
Manufacturer details
Having owned numerous Aimpoint T1s since 2007, and later, T2, Forward Controls Design (FCD) are quite fond of these small, tough, and fully enclosed dot sights. Their only gripe has always been the elevation and windage adjustment arrangement. If you're a T1/T2 you probably share their frustration, and have lost a cap or two over the years.
On a T1/T2, to adjust either the elevation or windage, the user unscrews the cap, flips it 180 degrees, mates the two dots/protrusions with the two indentations on the sight adjustment, and rotates the cap, which in turn rotates the adjustment dial.
As often is the case, adjustment isn't done in a single step. The user makes the estimated adjustment, fires to verify the zero, and repeats if necessary. The caps are rather short and small, and get lost easily. Such is the diminutive size of the caps it's not easy to dummy wire them. In any case, the sight itself is small and lacks much usable space for the tethering wire to loop onto.
ATA (Adjustable Turret cap, Aimpoint Micro) is a simple and robust solution. ATA gives the user the ability to make adjustments to either the windage or elevation without removing the caps.
ATA consists of a pair of 17-4 SS billet machined cap with internal O ring, and a 17-4 SS rotating disc with an externally accessible top slot. The disc has two dots/protrusions that mate perfectly with the two indentations of the adjustment dial on the sight. To make adjustments to either the windage or elevation, the user uses the rim of a cartridge (.223, .308, .45 ACP, and 9mm were tested) or a coin to rotate the externally accessible disc of the ATA.
ATA's caps are serrated to assist in its installation. There are 12 serrations total, matching the tick marks on the inside of the factory T1 cap.
The internal O ring prevents undue moisture from entering the ATA. In water immersion testing, ATA's ability to keep out water is on par with the single piece factory cap, to the depth of 77ft. To wit, T1 and T2 windage and elevation adjustments are water resistant even without the caps, they can't be taken to Aimpoint specified depths without the caps on, Aimpoint only warranties the sights to the advertised depths with the caps installed. When installing the ATA, please do not remove the O rings already present on the sight.
ATA is billet machined in 17-4 stainless steel, and QPQ treated. ATA is shipped partially assembled (O ring is installed inside the cap, the disc is not installed inside the cap). It is far faster and easier to install the ATA on the sight with the cap and disc separated (instructions are provided on the back of the card).
Specifications
- Brand: Forward Controls Design
- Fits: AR-15
- UPC: 680665827183
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Ships to your door anywhere in the United States, or pick it up free at our La Mesa store.
- Payment: Pay in full or finance with Credova.
- Questions: Fitment or compatibility questions? Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ
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A note on accuracy. Specifications, fitment and images come from the manufacturer and can contain errors or change without notice. If a detail matters to your purchase, call us and we will confirm it before you order. Any compliance notes are general information, not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the rules that apply depend on the firearm the part goes on.
