What Is It?
The Long Range Thermal Imager Mount (CLRF/LRTI) Mount was developed for the US Marine Corps. It effectivly bonds a laser rangefinder with a tripod thread onto a picatinny rail, but allows the user to adjust elevation and windage of the top device. This is ideal when operating multiple optics systems simulatenously.
Who Uses It?
The USMC is the primary user, with their issued thermal devices and Vector 21 rangefinder-binoculars. But the Electro-Optic mount has been used by surviellance teams and long range target shooters across the country.
What Is It Designed For?
It was designed to cost effectively integrate two sensors; the VECTOR 21 CLRF and the Kollsman Long Range Thermal Imager. The CLRF/LRTI mount enabled the user to align the reticles of both sensors such that either sensor could be used independently or in cooperation out to approximately 4km at night and during bad weather conditions. The self torquing thumbscrew provides consistent and reliable mounting to a Picatinny rail and is adjustable for windage and elevation. The top mounted VECTOR BLRF is attached using a thumb wheel screw. The mount is constructed from aerospace grade aluminum alloy with anodized coatings.
What Is It Capable Of?
The core ability of the Ashbury Electro-Optic mount is to inferface between a tripod threaded device and a picatinny rail. That means if you wanted to mount a digital camera on top of a spotting scope and picatinny rail surviellance system, the Electro-Optic mount would do that. It also means if you wanted to connect a FLIR unit onto the top rail of a rifle and mount a daytime scope behind it, you could do that too. The Ashbury Electro-Optic mount gives you fine control over azimuth and elevation, which allows you to zero whatever you choose to put on it.
