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Posted: 2/14/2006 6:43:18 PM EDT
| I want to mount a red dot sight on my new AR. its a A2. where would be the best place to mount it? and what would i need besides the scope. |
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There are a couple rail mounts for the A2 out there. A.R.M.S makes a good one: Clicky |
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Nice, so you can use a scope, and the iron sights? I just might get one of those for myself... i'm havinga hard time deciding whether I want a carry handle or a low power scope on my 16" m4. Might as well get the best of both worlds |
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Most red-dot type scopes come with a mount for rails. You would need a rail to mount it on. Two options: -Rail adapter for the top of the carry handle: while some people like this, I find that you want more eye relief on a aimpoint type optic when shooting with both eyes open. Also,this puts the sight WAY over your bore (ruining POI at short distances) and prevents co-witnessing, if you want that. -"gooseneck" mount: this attaches to the carry handle and then goosenecks down to just above the handguards, placeing the sight in a good spot for two-eye shooting and co-witnessing. This would be my preference. ETA: looks like your question was answered before I finished typing this post LOL. That's what I get for watching x-files while surfing ARFcom. |
| I guess ill have too look at some of the options. I was planning on getting an A3 but ended up with the A2 so now i have to figure out new plans for the sight set up. I really want a red dot style though i hear they are good for people that are right handed/left eye dominate like myself |
if the handguards are solidly mounted why not but you may run into a heat problem if your prone to mag dumping  As far as height goes it works for some and not for others. |
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