However, the mount is taller than many which creates the question of Why?
[Be sure to readWhat Is an LPVO Scope?for more information on these optics.]
Well, its because height over bore doesnt really matter, sort of more on that later.
The Unity FAST LPVO mount has a high center line of 2”, making it taller than nearly all commercial LPVO mounts.
The FAST LPVO is not just any mount.
As you have already seen, the mount boosts the centerline to 2.05 above the rail.
However, it doesnt stop there.
The finish of the FAST LPVO mount is anodized and can be selected in two colors: black or flat dark earth.
[Read ourVortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x Scope here.]
The mount has separate accessories to accommodate the need for back-up red dot sights.
As you would hope, they have numerous plates available to fit all the popular optic footprints.
The FAST LPVO Scope Mount is built from 7075-T6 aluminum and has several accessories (sold separately) to add off-set red dots to the mount.
In the 1950s, an American engineer named Eugene Stoner designed the first AR.
This ultralight rifle was like nothing the world had seen when it first came on the scene.
One unique about it was the top carry handle built into the upper receiver.
The FAST LPVO mount’s high center line prompts a healthy neck posture when shooting, creating a heads-up shooting stance and eliminating forward head posture.
Nowadays, most carry handles are attached to a 1913 rail on the receiver.
This made for a very tall height over bore of just over 2.
Most of the Unity FAST line of mounts boosts popular optics to a height of 2.05.
While few people are unlikely to buy a scope mount based just on its looks, this mount does look sharp.
It appears we have gone full circle.
The Pros
So why did we jump back to promoting tall optic heights?
Well, there are a few reasons.
According to the author, shooting with the FAST LPVO has been a pleasure.
The higher optic height is easier to use when you wear a gas mask or night vision.
But that doesnt apply to most of us.
So again, the question why would this be beneficial?
The biggest benefit, in my opinion, is the heads-up shooting posture this creates.
You no longer have your cheek buried into your rifle with your head down low.
Instead, you are able to shoot with your head up creating a more comfortable position for your neck.
The last reason I will give literally comes from the name of the mount.
Its called the FAST mount for a reason.
But is it all good?
Like all things, There are negatives to this.
The biggest problem with tall optics really boils down to a training issue.
With this Unity FAST LPVO mount, I have to train with my optic height in mind.
When shooting around cover, this can be a real issue.
Just because the optic is tall doesnt mean that the bore is.
The bore is still low, which means your projectile is coming out low.
Now all that said, training can overcome any of those problems.
Using the LPVO mount was not a hard training issue for me.
I found the 2.05 centerline to be of no issue.
Actually, this mount didnt feel like the height was exaggerated at all to me.
For a second, I almost wondered if I was sent the wrong item.
Conclusion
Is the Unity Tactical FAST LPVO mount worth the price point of $369?
But in my opinion, yes, it is.
I dont know what more you could want.
