Tool for adjusting Aimpoint

I have just gotten in to Aimpoints for Bullseye. I know the back of the cap is used for adjusting POI. But I saw a shooter at a match with what appeared to be some kind of pliers that would do the job better. Anybody have a part number or source for such a tool?  TIA. Todd

There should be a plastic (mine is red) tool in the box the sight came in. About 2 inches long with a pair of 'dots' on the end to engage the holes in the sight. After a lot of swearing I just leave the covers off now and use that.

Or! The expensive solution (which I bought and really like):

https://www.tacticallink.com/forward-controls-design-adjustable-turret-caps-for-aimpoint-micro-optics-black.html

I would also leave my caps off but at Canton and Perry, with a lot of rain and no roof, I like this solution better.

Yeah - I looked at those a while back and they weren't in stock. Thanks for the reminder I will go look again.

Edit: Yes they are in stock and 5% cheaper than before. Ordered a pair.

Optics Planet has them

https://www.opticsplanet.com/aimpoint-micro-tool.html

Aimpoint makes a red plastic adjustment tool that makes it easier. AP Micro's bought with factory packaging includes one.

https://www.aimpoint.com/products/spare-parts-and-batteries/aimpoint-tool

https://www.amazon.com/AimPoint-12207-Micro-Tool/dp/B00T81NP18

If you have some C-Clip or Snap Ring pliers with the right size nubs it would probably work. I never thought to try.

Amazon has them

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T81NP18/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My range box came with a couple short pieces of dowel rod to be used as filler when all the gun slots were not being used. I used the H1 scope cap to mark on the end of the dowel rod where the dimples would be. I then drilled pilot holes in the dowel. Inserted two short nails into holes. Now I have extra scope adjusting tools for that extremely awkward system that Aimpoint came up with for that scope. They still serve as box spacers when needed too.

My very cheap solution was buying a cheapest flat screwdriver and carefully grinding the tip using dremel and diamond discs. Takes less than 5min.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/294316432710?hash=item4486a05d46:g:mH8AAOSwVzFiQfDr&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4ARaoOuvIW88XvsFzJ2JSMhMmMlFoOkqP47RGgIfRpSAXi%2BOPdYnZ8bdbEDJvcVKLwgZMblBZAuK1LbYUrbQLHygCwvPDEZ5AL89%2BfjRIYADgbjQLdoRNh1fshVO4RfSIo2icOwXB2Nvpg1GTSjon0Q059oxeaWY%2FcLzu%2FQSTLGxUx%2BM6SHTQjxZP9C7%2B0WByIOapCJWDtylSGvGQnzJ1O9t4yRPCibaDXld4ScK7aE%2B6mSfF1f7F8bAnF9yx1EDuqyVimpJ%2BtWLsGrQJ6OicQm9C6FNA816KfCqP1zkyQzg%7Ctkp%3ABFBM7JaOuaVg

Just in case, - item called "33 Torx Bit Set Tamper Proof Security Torq Hex Star Spanner Tri Wing Screwdriver"


Sorry for such a long link.  First or second temper proof bit will fit Aimpoint.  All you need is a standard hex spinner.

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Wow thanks for all the advise and links!  I didn’t realize the red tool had the dual use it does. I thought it was just for installing the screws in the mount. The $43 caps look like the best solution but price x 3.!!??  The hex bit may work too. I may have one around already. I wonder if there is a driver somewhere that has a permanent tip like that?  BTW the shooter that I originally saw had a pliers like device with pin tips. But I think one of the above solutions is better.

A number 10 "spanner" bit (SP10) also works well. I had one in a hexdrive assortment, so it was a $0 addition to the range bag.

I will say though that the "Up/R" arrow on the Aimpoint plastic tool is mighty handy when you're fumbling around trying to remember which way is up.