US12753994 - Locating fastener for firearm optic
In various embodiments, an apparatus comprises a locating optic assembly mount arranged to receive an optic sight or an adapter on which the optic sight is installable, wherein the locating optic assembly mount includes: one or more locating fastener openings to receive one or more locating fasteners with threaded sections and non-threaded shoulders, wherein the non-threaded shoulders extend through the optic sight or the adapter and below a surface located below the optic sight or the adapter, each locating fastener opening including: a threaded hole to mate with the threaded section of the corresponding locating fastener; and a counter opening located above the threaded hole, wherein the counter opening is arranged to slip fit with the non-threaded shoulder of the corresponding locating fastener to align a center axis of the locating fastener with a center axis of the locating fastener openings. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.