Too bad they don't just do away with the carrying handle and front post. That optic looks like it's 3-4" above the barrel.
If they do away with the carry handle you would have to move the charging handle to an entirely different location in order to mount a scope there. ....
No biggie. Check out M14.CA's new FTU for the T97: now has a non-reciprocating, side mounted charging handle and in no way interferes with the rail / scope.