[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Scope On Carrying Handle

Posted: 5/17/2006 11:28:55 AM EDT

Does having the scope mounted on the carrying handle change things at different distances? For example if your shooting dead on at 100 yrds is having the scope on the carrying handle going to cause the bullet to be low or high at say 35 yrds more so then if it wasnt elevated by the carrying handle?

Posted: 5/17/2006 11:44:04 AM EDT

[#1]

Yes. Holdover is pronounced on a carry handle mounted scope. I personally would avoid that setup.

Posted: 5/17/2006 12:33:03 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks Markm... I bought my rifle from a sherrif deputy buddy of mine and it came with a cheap NC Star scope with a quick release mounted to the carry handle. I'm a AR rookie to say the least so now I have to think about whats happening with this set up and figure out what I want to do. I liked the fact I could use the iron sights with a scope but now I'm not sure?

Posted: 5/17/2006 12:48:23 PM EDT

[#3]

I had a scope on my A1 bushmaster 20hbar it work just fine
plus I didnt shot close range

Posted: 5/17/2006 2:07:09 PM EDT

[#4]

If you're a master holdover estimater you can do it. You also have the issue of a good cheekweld. It's hard to get with the scope mounted that high.

Posted: 5/17/2006 7:12:19 PM EDT

[#5]

So if I have a removable carry handle, then the better choice is to remove it and get a BUIS with the optic mounted on the top rail?

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