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7/2/2017 5:06:50 PM EDT
How many people have experience with mounting Aimpoint Comp's on A1 carbines? I am currently using a PRO on the gooseneck mount but I am not completely satisfied with the bulk of it all. Would you fellas suggest using an ARMS #16 or maybe just mounting something like a DD Omega 7, since I also need a place to put my light?

Edit: Please, don't say get a flattop, I already have a carbine like that...
7/2/2017 8:58:51 PM EDT
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7/2/2017 9:42:34 PM EDT
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How many people have experience with mounting Aimpoint Comp's on A1 carbines? I am currently using a PRO on the gooseneck mount but I am not completely satisfied with the bulk of it all. Would you fellas suggest using an ARMS #16 or maybe just mounting something like a DD Omega 7, since I also need a place to put my light?

Edit: Please, don't say get a flattop, I already have a carbine like that...
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All due respect if it's not a clone why are you adding an optic to an A1? If you aren't going to like the cheek weld on a carry handle mount than I would go the DD Omega rail route. 
7/3/2017 10:46:44 AM EDT
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Get a free float rail and mount the sight in front of the upper?

There's no low profile way to mount an Aimpoint to a carry handle that I know of that would compare to something like direct mounting and ACOG. Your looking at 2.5"+ "above the rail" or 3.75"+ height over bore with a carry handle rail and rail mount Comp mount.
7/4/2017 7:46:22 AM EDT
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I like the ARMS 16 well enough, that would probably work great for you.

My favorite though is the Aimpoint gooseneck with the extra clamp but, as you stated, I guess it's too bulky fir your liking.

For a light, I would use an MI or GG&G front sight rail clamp.

I would not mount an optic on any non-monolithic handguard rail though, so I would say don't bother trying to put an optic on an Omega.
7/4/2017 8:37:11 AM EDT
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I would mount it on the carry handle before i put it on the handguard. But then i actually like taller mounted optics. Try it and see is the only way you will know.
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