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Posted: 9/18/2006 12:08:48 PM EDT
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I know this should probably be on another page, but am asking for some advice about putting a scope on my A-2. 30 years ago using the iron sights was not a big issue, but at 60 the vision is not what it used to be. Tried mounting a 3x9x40 on a carry handle mount, but could not get the cross hairs to come anywhere near the red dot of my bore sight. Can this be done or should I look at either a mounting system on handrails or just what? Thanks in advance. |
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Mounting a large scope on top of the carry handle is a poor option. The height over bore just dosn't give you a good trajectory nor a good cheek weld. Your options then become: 1) Get a scope that was specifically designed to work with the carry handle (built in mount so it mounts much lower). Examples of this include the orginal Colt 3x & 4x scopes, Trijicon ACOG line, and better yet the Trijicon Compact ACOG line. 2) Sell the upper receiver and use the money to buy a new flattop upper and mount your barrel and scope to that.. This is a very cost effective option if you have the tools (receiver block, barrel wrench, and vice). |
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