See thru scope rings?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - See thru scope rings?

Posted: 1/21/2006 12:14:26 PM EDT

Anyone mount a Burris XTR 312 to a flattop picatinny with see thru rings so that Iron sights could be used (flip ups)?

If so, what type of rings? That Burris is a big ole 3 x 12 x 50mm......

Oh and can you find rings in OD or Armalite Green?

Posted: 1/21/2006 3:54:48 PM EDT

[#1]

I dont think you can do this and have a proper cheek weld sir.

The Burris has a pretty big objective lens(50mm) and will need atleast the tall(1.5" which is the Larue SPR mount)) mounts just to clear the hand guards. So even if the mount is made tobe see thru, the Objective will still block the iron sights.

Posted: 1/23/2006 10:48:37 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I dont think you can do this and have a proper cheek weld sir.

The Burris has a pretty big objective lens(50mm) and will need atleast the tall(1.5" which is the Larue SPR mount)) mounts just to clear the hand guards. So even if the mount is made tobe see thru, the Objective will still block the iron sights.

Yep, figured that one out.

I got the xtra high rings on order. Bought the Burris rings figuring they would do the job.

We'll see if they're tall enough. Too bad they don't come in OD.

The green furniture plus the OD scope kinda look cool.....

Posted: 1/23/2006 12:09:21 PM EDT

[#3]

hey coz,

to achieve what you are trying to do the optic would be really far from the bore which in turn would hinder cheekweld and long range shots.

if you have flip ups why not look for a quick release or thumbscrew mount and leave the buis for back up.

Posted: 1/23/2006 12:46:50 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
hey coz,

to achieve what you are trying to do the optic would be really far from the bore which in turn would hinder cheekweld and long range shots.

if you have flip ups why not look for a quick release or thumbscrew mount and leave the buis for back up.

I thought about the quick release. Do they really return to zero?

No biggie. So I have a set of flip AR sights. Somebody will want them or I'll use em elsewhere

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - See thru scope rings?

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