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Posted: 8/3/2007 2:00:44 PM EDT
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I just picked up a SS 16x scope today (very cool - impressed with the quality) and some mid-height burris "tactical" rings attached to the flat top and forward rail. I have plenty of clearance for the scope and caps; and I feel that I have a comfortable cheek weld and eye-relief as I currently have it set up. My question is: outside of pure comfort and "repeatable" cheek weld (meaning, I close my eyes, shoulder the weapon and find myself really, really close to seeing perfectly out of the scope); is there a ballpark height that the professionals us? The larue mounts look a LOT taller than my setup (the forward bell of the scope is maybe 1mm off the top rail). Am I doing something wrong or does it matter? |
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You sound good to go. In general lower is better . As the scope becomes higher (actually higher above the bore) problems from canting and other factors become more pronounced . The only reason to go to higher rings or mounts is clearance for the scope itself and/or to line up the bore of the scope with your eyeball . |
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Cool. I was worried about having two separate rings (one on the flat top, one on the FF forearm); but I have locking screws on the FF forearm and I rechecked tightness on the forearm before I mounted the scope - I just don't want to see the forearm twist under use and then torque the scope and move zero. That was the main reason I was contemplating a 1 piece scope mount, but in this particular setup I doubt it will be an issue - and I'm pleased with the gauge of the burris tactical rings. Perhaps if I ever put backup sights on it, I may be in a pickle... 
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You should not use the FF rail in conjunction with the CAR upper. There will be issues with accuracy and perhaps damage to the scope. Use a scout rail. |
Alright, I can deal with that - I'm getting the hunch that the scope might be a hair low for best comfort. Is bridging a bad idea because one assumed the forearm might rotate under long-term usage? |
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