[ARCHIVED THREAD] - scope mount height with fixed front sight

Posted: 11/13/2005 7:19:52 PM EDT

I have a fixed front sight, and removable carry handle. I just ordered a Leupold 3X9 MR/T, and I don't know how high I need to mount the scope. I could wait and experiment when the scope gets here, but I figured someone already knows this. thanks for any advice

Posted: 11/13/2005 7:25:42 PM EDT

[#1]

I would mount it low and just deal with any dark shadowing you may get at the lower magnifications.

5x on up you won't even see it. 3~4x you may see a bit of a shadow

Too high over bore introduces a whole other set of problems.

Posted: 11/13/2005 8:47:25 PM EDT

[#2]

............a good cheek weld is important as well when mounting the scope, with magified scopes the front sight isnt as much as a problem since it will blur out on really low settings and disappear with higher settings as f4yr have stated.

Posted: 11/14/2005 3:28:24 AM EDT

[#3]

I SUGGEST YOU MOUNT IT IN A 1.5" HIGH MOUNT, LIKE THE LARUE SPR MOUNT. THIS HEIGHT PUTS YOU 1/10" HIGHER THAN THE FRONT SIGHT POST.

OF COURSE, I RECOMMEND THE LARUE SPR SCOPE MOUNT FOR ALL AR' SCOPE MOUNT APPLICATIONS. UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE OUT OF 30MM SPR MOUNTS AT PRESENT.

WES GRANT
MSTN.BIZ

Posted: 11/14/2005 10:41:27 AM EDT

[#4]

You'll love that LaRue mount.

Posted: 11/14/2005 11:23:28 AM EDT

[#5]

If you have the money definately go with the Larue! I just put a mueller 3-9 on my flattop w/front sight. I used cheapo (Waiting for more funds) see through weaver mounts which raised it some. I would say the center of the crosshairs are just below the front sight pin. I don't have any issues with the sight getting in the way or making anything blurry. I will eventually though buy a larue mount for mine.

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