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Posted: 11/9/2009 3:18:13 PM EDT
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Hey guys, I am new here, and have a few questions for you.
I just purchased my first AR15, its a DPMS AP4 Panther with removable carry handle. I also purchased a scope riser tha sits in the carry handle and a Aim Sports Inc 2.5-10X40 DUAL ILL. TACTICAL SCOPE My question/concern is this- I took the rifle to the range and sighted it in on the 50 yard range with iron sites, getting 1 1/2 to 2 inch groups, then sighted in scope on the 50, getting 1 to 1 1/2 groups, being satisfied with the 50 yard range I then moved to the 100 yard. 6 shots later I was not hitting the paper at all, a few more shots later and aiming at the bottom of the target I discoverd that bullet impact was about 8 to 12 inches high. So I began dropping the crosshairs and got it sighted in. Do any of you have any suggestions, is this normal, am I making a huge mistake with that particular scope and trying to mount it on the carry handle. Thanks in advance |
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So are you saying, remove the carry handle, get the rear buis and mount the scope to the flat top, and if so what do you suggest
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I am not sure what to do, I love having the carry handle and using iron sights also Carry handle mounted scopes and sights suck. Get a rear BUIS.  |
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So are you saying, remove the carry handle, get the rear buis and mount the scope to the flat top, and if so what do you suggest Quoted:
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I am not sure what to do, I love having the carry handle and using iron sights also Carry handle mounted scopes and sights suck. Get a rear BUIS. Pretty much. Although, if you are going to want to take the scope off to use your BUIS, you will need a quick release scope mount that will not lose zero when you pull it off and replace it. (hint: LaRue) Let the battle begin. 
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Quoted: Where to start ? There are so many choices depending on budget and what you are doing. The more you can spend, the better. Cheap scopes and red dots are just that: cheap. For value in a standard style scope, you can't beat the Bushnell 3200 line. In a red dot, both Aimpoint and Eotech have some $400 or so models.Quoted: I am not sure what to do, I love having the carry handle and using iron sights also Carry handle mounted scopes and sights suck. Get a rear BUIS. |
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Ok thanks for the input gents.
Is there a way that I can mount the scope to the flat top and still use my iron sights. I have to agree that mounting the scope on he carry handle is setting it way to high. I am new to the ar world, having shot m16's in the military, iam learning alot. I want to use a scope and iron sights. |
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