Can you mount a scope on a flat top and not have it obstructed by the front sight, without having to mount it on the carry handle? So many have said yes but I do not see how, what am I missing. I just tried it and it clearly seems to low to clear the sight.
Mounting scope on ar-15?
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If you could, you would probably need a cheekpiece on the stock else a proper cheek weld would be damn near impossible.
If you still wanted to go that way, a combination of riser blocks and high rings would probably get you there
If you still wanted to go that way, a combination of riser blocks and high rings would probably get you there
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Don't worry about the front sight. It is so close to the scope that it so out of focus it disapears. With my 3.4X Elcan (same scope as pictured above) I can just see a ghost, with my mark 4 @ 14X I can't see it at all.
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With magnified optics the front sight block is not an issue. Like others have said, it pretty much disappears. Only when using one power optics like the Aimpoint or Eotech does the front interfere with the sight picture.
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With magnified optics the front sight block is not an issue. Like others have said, it pretty much disappears. Only when using one power optics like the Aimpoint or Eotech does the front interfere with the sight picture.
I did not say that the front post would be visible or not, my point is regarding proper cheek weld. That was one issue I had with my PE-90 - you had to have a high rail to mount a scope to clear the rear iron sight and that resulted in a less-than-ideal cheek weld. Striker's Elcan would appear to be mounted high enough to present similar issues...
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I have a scope on a GG&G lever mount and a PRS gen II stock. With this stock I can go from optics to iron sights by adjusting the x and y pads.
The only thing I found the PRS inadequate for is with an ACOG. The PRS is too long even at the shortest setting to get a proper eye relief and be well positionned on the y pad.
The only thing I found the PRS inadequate for is with an ACOG. The PRS is too long even at the shortest setting to get a proper eye relief and be well positionned on the y pad.
Feeling the same way ...
Hi guys,
I'm getting better with the iron-sights on my almost-new Stag but, to be honest ... although my eyes have been doing OK for about 720 months ... to tell you the truth ... small objects out at 80 meters are a challenge.
Leapers 6x32mm AR-15/M-16 Scope w. Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle
Built for standard 'carry handle' uppers and also includes a removable adaptor for use on A3 'flat top' receivers or any standard weaver base. variable brightness illuminated mil-dot range-estimating reticle (red).
LP-SCP-T168 (sold out) $109.95
I'm not a money-no-object shooter, and I've researched this majorly ... and I think I'd like to try this perfect-for-me Leapers scope from Marstar ... a dealer I know and like.
The only trouble here?
That scope ... just like Kim Basinger ... is not available at this time. Anybody-else share my interest in that optic? Any genuine-user comments?
Boomer
Hi guys,
I'm getting better with the iron-sights on my almost-new Stag but, to be honest ... although my eyes have been doing OK for about 720 months ... to tell you the truth ... small objects out at 80 meters are a challenge.
Leapers 6x32mm AR-15/M-16 Scope w. Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle
Built for standard 'carry handle' uppers and also includes a removable adaptor for use on A3 'flat top' receivers or any standard weaver base. variable brightness illuminated mil-dot range-estimating reticle (red).
LP-SCP-T168 (sold out) $109.95
I'm not a money-no-object shooter, and I've researched this majorly ... and I think I'd like to try this perfect-for-me Leapers scope from Marstar ... a dealer I know and like.
The only trouble here?
That scope ... just like Kim Basinger ... is not available at this time. Anybody-else share my interest in that optic? Any genuine-user comments?
Boomer
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For a PE-90, you are better off going as low as you can without the scope bell hitting the sight drum. You may still want a cheek piece, but depending on the scope, and your face, you may be able to get by without it.
The sig and the AR have quite different ergonomics.
