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Posted: 4/9/2009 3:55:19 PM EDT
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I purchased a Colt AR15 A2 (obviously with the A2 iron sights) and was wondering what options i have for mounting a red dot sight on top of the carrying handle. I'm COMPLETELY NEW to the AR 15 and know basically nothing.
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I know that at least with ACOGs, they have mounts for both flat tops and carrying handles. I have no doubt you could also get a carrying handle 30mm mount for an Aimpoint. In addition to my current M4 flattop, I also have the AR15-A2 and CAR-15A2. I went the scope route with the A2, and my issue with the handle mounted scope was that the scope was so high in relation to the bore. At closer ranges, I had to do some serious compensation for the lower POI.
My opinion would be to get a gooseneck mount, that connects to your carrying handle, and would actually mount the red dot over the front hand guards. I have seen this set up several times in one or more of the various tacked photo threads. It might make your AR a little front heavy, but would provide a mount more in line with your bore and iron sights. |
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