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Posted: 12/14/2003 3:21:16 AM EDT
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For scope mounting - variable power 4-10+ - what's the optimal height for the scope above the bore? I am using an ASA riser (like Armalite's version) that puts the scope up 2.5" center to center, but with ear protection on it's not a good setup. Suggestions? |
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OPTIMAL SCOPE MOUNTING HEIGHT IS A FUNCTION OF THE COMB OF THE STOCK. EUGENE STONER DESIGNED THE IRON SIGHTS TO ACCOMODATE THE ORIGINAL AR-15'S STRAIGHT LINE STOCK. THERE IS NO WAY WITH A CARRY HANDLE TO MOUNT A SCOPE OTHER THAN WAY TOO HIGH. WITH A FLAT TOP UPPER, THE IRON SIGHTS OF THE DETACHABLE CARRY HANDLE ARE 1.4" ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FLAT TOP UPPER RECEIVER. I RECOMMEND YOU MOUNT THE AXIS OF YOUR SCOPE AT OR NEAR THIS HEIGHT. THERE'S ANOTHER PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: PROPER EYE RELIEF. FOR FURTHER INFO, CHECK OUT OUR THREAD ON AR-15 SCOPE MOUNTING: [URL]http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=134&t=141691[/URL] WES GRANT [URL]MSTN.BIZ[/URL] |
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