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9/18/2008 8:20:23 PM EDT
Hello everyone,

I am brand new here so please be gentle. I was recently given a Bushmaster Carbine and know virtually nothing about them. I have been reading the forum trying to learn as much as possible but, my question is this (actually I have a bunch of questions but I will try and pace myself) Do people have much success with a red dot sight on a carry handle? Obviously, I would prefer a flat top but this is what I've got. Also, if anyone has pictures of this setup I would appreciate seeing them. Thanks in advance.

Swede
9/20/2008 1:21:01 AM EDT
[#1]
imho the best way to mount optics on an A2 is with a 4 rail hand guard and mount either a eotech or an aimpoint above the bbl on the HG, this way ya can cowitness the irons and it works a lot better than goosenecks and carry handle mounts,

goosenecks are "ok" but i just dont like the way they look,

carry handle mounts are just horrible, i dont care for therm at all.

i dont know how (if??) to post pics but em me and i will send ya a pic of my A2 if ya want to.

9/20/2008 1:24:34 AM EDT
[#2]
Unless there is a reason you wish to keep the A2 upper, I would just save up and buy a new upper. I recently converted my A2 Bushmaster into a flat top for less than $200 including tools (Spike's upper, tools from Bushmaster).
9/20/2008 1:33:53 AM EDT
[#3]
that would be another option.

to be honest i kinda like mine mounted scout style though, and would not wanna change the upper on mine ( a colt pre ban),
9/20/2008 8:11:45 AM EDT
[#4]
A buddy of mine has got an A.R.M.s see throu mount on his old Colt target rifles carry handle.Its very solid.

But I do think its see through channel is very "tunnel visiony" for the irons.
9/20/2008 8:37:28 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
imho the best way to mount optics on an A2 is with a 4 rail hand guard and mount either a eotech or an aimpoint above the bbl on the HG, this way ya can cowitness the irons and it works a lot better than goosenecks and carry handle mounts,

goosenecks are "ok" but i just dont like the way they look,

carry handle mounts are just horrible, i dont care for therm at all.

i dont know how (if??) to post pics but em me and i will send ya a pic of my A2 if ya want to.



+1 That's what I do on my Bushie A2 style. YHM four rail handguards with the Eotech on the 12 O'clock rail set for 1/3 cowitness.
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