Eotech 552 on M16A2 mounting question

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Eotech 552 on M16A2 mounting question

Posted: 9/18/2005 5:57:39 PM EDT

If you were going to mount an Eotech 552 on an M16A2, what's the best way of going about it and why?

Sorry if it's been brought up before, but did a couple of searches and come up skunked. I'm familiar with a bunch of different mounts available for the M16A2 carry handle, but don't have any experience with Eotech on anything but a flat-top.

Thanks.

Posted: 9/18/2005 6:08:45 PM EDT

[#1]

I would use one of a few goose neck mounts that are available. The one from PRI is the one I have used most.

Posted: 9/18/2005 7:16:24 PM EDT

[#2]

+1 for the PRI

Posted: 9/19/2005 4:47:40 AM EDT

[#3]

Does this goose neck mount allow you to still use your iron sights? Of would it be better to purchase purchase handguards with Picatinny configuration rails and attach the optics to the rail? I want an eotech sight, but I also want to be able to use my iron sights.

Posted: 9/19/2005 5:54:13 AM EDT

[#4]

yes, you can use your irons through the mount.

Posted: 9/19/2005 7:05:53 AM EDT

[#5]

Thank you sir.

Posted: 9/19/2005 10:58:54 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Does this goose neck mount allow you to still use your iron sights? Of would it be better to purchase purchase handguards with Picatinny configuration rails and attach the optics to the rail? I want an eotech sight, but I also want to be able to use my iron sights.

The iron sights are very low in the eotech when used with the PRI gooseneck.

Posted: 9/19/2005 12:09:33 PM EDT

[#7]

What about a rail mount in front of the carry handle? Does it co-witness OK?

Posted: 9/19/2005 1:49:49 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
What about a rail mount in front of the carry handle? Does it co-witness OK?

I haven't tried that but it would put the sight a little lower than when using a gooseneck which I think would be a bit more difficult to use. With the carry handle, I tend to look out over the carry handle and through the sight, it keeps the irons out of the sight picture. The irons would be more centered though in the Eotech than with the gooseneck, so it should co-witness fine.

Posted: 9/19/2005 7:23:27 PM EDT

[#9]

Arms #2 will also work, but mounts the sight above the handle.

Posted: 9/19/2005 7:51:59 PM EDT

[#10]

I like the PRI and the ARMS #39. The ARMS give you the option to mount above the carry handle to see if you like it there.

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Posted: 9/21/2005 5:31:00 PM EDT

[#11]

I ended up buying an EoTech 552 A65 rev F with a Masan mount from DPMS. They have a 10 percent discount for military, so the whole she-bang, with shipping was $398. Plus, they are really nice folks (Minnesota, dontcha know) to deal with.

I haven't had a chance to mount it on my M16A2, but it likes my high-riser DPMS HBAR just fine!

Posted: 9/21/2005 7:07:44 PM EDT

[#12]

Anyone had experience with the Eotech brand gooseneck mounts?

Posted: 10/12/2005 10:09:29 AM EDT

[#13]

What's the best gooseneck for using an Aimpoint if you want it to co-witness? Is that even possible?

Posted: 10/12/2005 10:27:47 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Anyone had experience with the Eotech brand gooseneck mounts?

MI makes a high quality ADJUSTABLE gooseneck mount (have some in stock).

C4

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Posted: 10/12/2005 10:54:44 AM EDT

[#15]

Don't see it on the website - cost?

Posted: 10/12/2005 11:25:06 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Don't see it on the website - cost?

Just got them in. Price is $116 delivered.

C4

Posted: 10/12/2005 1:54:01 PM EDT

[#17]

Have you got a pic of the whole rifle with it installed? Or perhaps one with an Aimpoint installed on it?

Posted: 10/12/2005 2:00:49 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Have you got a pic of the whole rifle with it installed? Or perhaps one with an Aimpoint installed on it?

I do not own an A2 nor do I have a pic with an Aimpoint installed (sorry).

C4

Posted: 10/12/2005 5:27:14 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Anyone had experience with the Eotech brand gooseneck mounts?

EOTech sells the Benny C's - we sold some on LE contracts and no probs, but the MI piece is great and usually less $$$

Posted: 10/12/2005 5:28:14 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Have you got a pic of the whole rifle with it installed? Or perhaps one with an Aimpoint installed on it?

ETA that is the MI cantilever

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Eotech 552 on M16A2 mounting question

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