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Posted: 3/18/2003 9:55:29 AM EDT
| Does anyone out there use a 552 with a drop down mount? I've seen SMGLee's pics, but he has a 551. It looks like the 552 is too large for that adjustable drop down mount on a carbine. What else are you all using out there? |
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I have the BC-CAM on my 20" with a 552. It will just fit on the the mount but I prefer with the back of the sight inline with the rearmost groove so I can manipulate the controls easier. Moving it up that extra notch will make it stick out from the front end a bit but nothing terrible. |
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With the mounting pin thru the _ groove (from rear) total distance from the front edge of the carry handle is _ 1st N/A - angled piece of metal prohibitive 2nd about 7 7/8" 3rd about 8 3/8" 4th about 8 15/16" 5th about 9 1/2" Note - just the mount by itself is approx 6 1/8" from the front edge of the carry handle Hope that helps. |
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You'll probably need to put in pinned thru the 2nd groove from the back if you plan on changing the batteries with the sight still mounted beacause the battery compartment needs to slide forward a bit. That setup might make it a little tight in regards to getting at the buttons but that would be personal preference. With the 20" I prefer the extra finger room to get at the controls. As far as where to purchase it, I know Bushmaster sells them as well as Botach Tactical which is where I got mine from. The prices are comparable. FYI, if you get one be careful when you tighten down the screws - I was a clutz and stripped one because the allen head hole on the supplied screws is small and not very deep. I ended up going to a True Value Hardware and picked up some 8/32" x 1/2"m phillips machine head screws and they are working well so far. |
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thanks for the info. now it looks like i'm shopping again. for some reason--and i started another thread about this-i'm having some difficulty adjusting the dot. I can move the windage, up to 12 clicks, and the dot doesn't appear to move. i suppose i should contact the factory. |
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