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Posted: 9/1/2004 7:15:07 AM EDT
[#1]
you can get oversized handles like PRIs or there are so called tac-latches.
www.adcofirearms.com/acc/pri.cfm?page= |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 7:27:17 AM EDT
[#2]
Dang. I shoot with my nose touching the CH. I can't imagine having the eyepiece so far back that it's near the CH latch.
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Posted: 9/1/2004 7:49:01 AM EDT
[#3]
ar's are a little trickey to scope properly, good eye relief, and acess to the ch handle....
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Posted: 9/1/2004 7:53:38 AM EDT
[#4]
Yeah. Armalite makes a decent looking mount. It puts the scope a bit further out front.
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Posted: 9/1/2004 8:28:03 AM EDT
[#5]
the larue mount moves the scope foreward too, pricey.... |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 8:53:42 AM EDT
[#6]
Larue sounds FRENCH, so Forget it!
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Posted: 9/1/2004 8:55:16 AM EDT
[#7]
If the scope is an 'economy' model they sometimes have very short eye relief.
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Posted: 9/1/2004 10:09:56 AM EDT
[#8]
Here is a picture to clarify the problem.
http://www.gaugerfamily.com/temp/ar1_sm.jpg Also scope is a Nikon 6.5-20x44 AO fine crosshair with matte finish. I don’t recall the model number off the top of my head. Thanks! |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 10:39:08 AM EDT
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What's done is done, but I would have used a swan sleeve and shorter rings to get that scope out in front more so you could achieve a better check weld. I mounted my Nikon Monarch UCC 4-12x40 AO scope using ARMS 22L rings and a swan sleeve. The scope's eye piece sits just in front of the charging handle. I can put my nose to the CH and can also grab the CH without the scope in the way. Just my preference, of course.
I'm not sure a PRI big latch will help you. Don't like those Badger tac latches since they have a tendancy to get hung up on stuff. |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 12:27:20 PM EDT
[#10]
listen to bookhound
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Posted: 9/1/2004 12:31:14 PM EDT
[#11]
GOOD GOD! How can you get a cheekweld and still shoulder the rifle? Man oh Man that scope is far back, Mama!
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Posted: 9/1/2004 12:38:39 PM EDT
[#12]
Several of the dealers here sell Tactical Latches here that would help with that problem. I use one I got from AMEETEC Arms and like it, but I'm sure that most of them are very similar and work just as well.
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Posted: 9/1/2004 2:43:14 PM EDT
[#13]
Sent an e-mail off to AMEETEC Arms per the suggestion in the previous post.
I also saw these Badger Ordnance tactical latches: www.bravocompanyusa.com/TacticalLatches.html Any thoughts or expierences with them or similar products. |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 2:48:25 PM EDT
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AGauger,
Your current setup doesn't allow the scope to go far enough forward. The Armalite mount would be your cheapest solution. Occular lens of the scope should be just in front of the charging handle. |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 3:03:41 PM EDT
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If you get serious about shooting that AR, you will want to move the scope forward for a proper check weld. It sounds like you're trying to take the cheap route. In the long run, I'd bet you end up not happy with whatever latch you install. Save yourself the grief and $$ and do it the right way.
Not busting your balls, so please don't take it that way. Besides, you might very well like the scope that far to the rear. If so, pay no attention to me. BTW, that Badger latch will get hung up on stuff if you aren't careful. 
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Posted: 9/1/2004 4:46:12 PM EDT
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BookHound,
Do you think that by moving the rings to the front edge of the upper receiver rail and pushing the scope as far forward as the rings will allow will suffice? I figure that I can get the eyepiece just above or slightly in front of the charging handle. I’m not trying to shortcut things but I really don’t have the budget to add too much more to this gun. I pieced it together with the best parts I could afford based largely on the suggestions of many people far more educated in the subject of AR-15s than I. Opinions will differ but I’m ALWAYS open to ideas or suggestions on how I could improve my setup. And yes, I’m trying to do it the right way, the best way I know how. The purpose of this gun’s purchase was to get into long range target shooting. Thanks for your thought thus far. |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 5:06:56 PM EDT
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Having some southern Louisiana roots, I resent that! Anyways, LaRue Tactical proudly makes everything they offer in Leander, TEXAS, U.S.A.! I'm not sure how close that is to Paris, TEXAS... but they are both far from FRANCE!  -Randy 
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Posted: 9/1/2004 5:10:22 PM EDT
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IMO. Charge the weapon from the left side only. Grip the left side of the CH with the index finger of your left hand and pull. This does tear up the CH after a few K pulls. This is how I do it any way.
IO1 |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 5:22:48 PM EDT
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Your a F*$%ing dumb ass! The name is actually Scott/Irish! Even if his name did come from French heritage, he is 100% Texan and 100% American.... C4 |
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Posted: 9/1/2004 5:42:24 PM EDT
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Well twiddle my thumbs and Spin my Spurs! |
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Posted: 9/2/2004 4:08:34 AM EDT
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Agauger,
I know what you mean about the budget.  After looking at the picture again, I think you might be right. I think if you move both rings forward one more slot and slide the scope (within the rings) as far forward as possible, you’ll be closer to where you need to be for a good check weld. It will be close, but might just work. Give it a try and see how it does. Also, as recommended by IndOperator1, charge the rifle by pinching just the left side between your thumb and finger. Please post more pictures. I suck at taking good pictures. 
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