{"id":2894,"date":"2026-09-26T18:55:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T18:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nightvisionenthusiast.com\/?product=kastle-group-micro-226-2-26-optic-mount"},"modified":"2026-09-27T12:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:52:43","slug":"kastle-group-micro-226-2-26-optic-mount","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nightvisionenthusiast.com\/?product=kastle-group-micro-226-2-26-optic-mount","title":{"rendered":"Kastle Group MICRO-226&#x2122; 2.26&#8243; Optic Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: 16px\">The <\/span><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: 16px\">Kastle Group MICRO-226&#x2122;<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: 16px\"> is a precision-machined red dot optic mount designed around the Aimpoint\u00ae MICRO&#x2122; footprint and built for shooters who want a higher, more heads-up shooting position. With a <\/span><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: 16px\">2.26&#8243; optical centerline<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: 16px\">, the MICRO-226&#x2122; provides additional clearance for night vision devices while promoting fast, natural target acquisition.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Built as part of Kastle Group&#8217;s FORTRESS&#x2122; mounting system, the MICRO-226&#x2122; combines a lightweight <strong>7075-T651 aluminum body<\/strong> with Kastle&#8217;s titanium <strong>K-Clamp&#x2122; mounting technology<\/strong>. The K-Clamp&#x2122; system is designed to provide a secure connection to MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails while maintaining a lightweight and highly rigid mounting platform.<\/p>\n<p>The MICRO-226&#x2122; also incorporates ambidextrous M-LOK&#x2122; accessory slots and is <strong>FORTRESS&#x2122; accessory-ready<\/strong>, allowing additional accessories such as the Kastle DB-226&#x2122; Diving Board and compatible offset mounts to be integrated into the setup. This makes the MICRO-226&#x2122; more than just a traditional optic riser\u2014it&#8217;s a modular mounting platform designed around modern night vision and weapon configurations.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2.26&#8243; optical centerline height<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Designed for <strong>Aimpoint\u00ae MICRO&#x2122; footprint optics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Titanium <strong>K-Clamp&#x2122; mounting system<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Compatible with standard <strong>MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ambidextrous <strong>M-LOK&#x2122; accessory slots<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>FORTRESS&#x2122; accessory-ready<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Machined from <strong>7075-T651 aluminum<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Type III MIL SPEC hardcoat anodized<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Approximately <strong>3.0 oz<\/strong> without optic<\/li>\n<li>Requires <strong>6 Picatinny rail slots<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>25 in-lbs installation torque<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>100% Made in the USA<\/li>\n<li>Backed by Kastle Group&#8217;s <strong>lifetime manufacturer warranty<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optic Compatibility<\/h3>\n<p>The MICRO-226&#x2122; is compatible with optics utilizing the <strong>Aimpoint\u00ae MICRO&#x2122; footprint<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aimpoint\u00ae COMP M5 \/ COMP M5B<\/li>\n<li>Aimpoint\u00ae DUTY RDS<\/li>\n<li>Aimpoint\u00ae MICRO H-1 \/ H-2<\/li>\n<li>Aimpoint\u00ae MICRO T-1 \/ T-2<\/li>\n<li>SIG Sauer\u00ae ROMEO4 \/ ROMEO5<\/li>\n<li>Holosun\u00ae 403B \/ 530C<\/li>\n<li>Vortex\u00ae Crossfire<\/li>\n<li>Burris\u00ae FastFire RD<\/li>\n<li>Primary Arms\u00ae SLx series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Built for Modern Night Vision Setups<\/h3>\n<p>The 2.26&#8243; height is particularly well suited to setups where maintaining a heads-up shooting posture and creating additional clearance around helmet-mounted night vision is important. The elevated optical centerline can also be paired with compatible 2.26&#8243; magnifier configurations.<\/p>\n<p>The MICRO-226&#x2122; gives you a rigid, lightweight, highly modular mounting solution without sacrificing durability. Its combination of 7075 aluminum construction, titanium K-Clamp&#x2122; hardware, MIL-SPEC Type III anodizing, and American manufacturing makes it a serious option for duty, defensive, competition, and night vision applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Optical Centerline:<\/strong> 2.26&#8243; \/ 57.4 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overall Length:<\/strong> 2.85&#8243; \/ 72.4 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Width:<\/strong> 1.85&#8243; \/ 47.0 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 3.0 oz \/ 85.1 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rail Requirement:<\/strong> 6 Picatinny slots<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> 7075-T651 aluminum<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mounting System:<\/strong> Titanium K-Clamp&#x2122;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Type III MIL SPEC hardcoat anodized<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation Torque:<\/strong> 25 in-lbs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Country of Manufacture:<\/strong> USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Buy the Kastle MICRO-226&#x2122; from Custom Night Vision?<\/h3>\n<p>The MICRO-226&#x2122; is an excellent choice for shooters building a modern night vision-compatible rifle and looking for a durable 2.26&#8243; optic mounting solution. 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