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3/12/2007 11:06:54 AM EDT
I've been debating between building at flat top or a AR with a carry handle when i saw what could be a possible compromise, one with a carry handle with a 4x scope installed on the carry handle.
My question is can one still use the iron sights with the scope installed on the carry handle? Also are there any problems with mounting a scope on the carry handle?
thanks
3/12/2007 11:10:44 AM EDT
[#1]
yes you can with the right mount.  In fact I have one if you're interested.
3/12/2007 11:27:06 AM EDT
[#2]

My question is can one still use the iron sights with the scope installed on the carry handle? Also are there any problems with mounting a scope on the carry handle?



Yes, you can look through the mount and use the iron's with most all carry handle mount's. The biggest draw back is cheek weld... or lack of... your also fairly high above the bore center but that's not a huge problem. Most all of us have had/used carry handle mounts and have one some where in a box if your thinking optics of any type buy the flat top.

John
3/12/2007 11:30:12 AM EDT
[#3]
thanks for the quick replies, are these carry handle scopes Long eye relief scopes or standard?
3/12/2007 11:40:54 AM EDT
[#4]

thanks for the quick replies, are these carry handle scopes Long eye relief scopes or standard?


Standard... at least ever one I've seen. You can also get see through carry handle scope mounts and use damn near any scope ya want.
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