EOTech, mount as forward as possible or not important?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - EOTech, mount as forward as possible or not important?

Posted: 10/1/2005 12:04:14 AM EDT

I thought I read that with an EOTech, mounting it forward is not important since it does not act as a red dot.

I only have rails on my reciever, should I mount it so it hangs over the front almost touching the M4 handguards, or even with the front of the reciever which looks a little better.

Posted: 10/1/2005 12:06:37 AM EDT

[#1]

See which works better. Generally, balance better over the upper. Maybe faster sight pick up farther forward, but watch the balance. It is a red dot, so I'm not sure what you mean by "not a red dot.
Who cares wha it looks like.

Rick

Posted: 10/1/2005 1:13:55 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I thought I read that with an EOTech, mounting it forward is not important since it does not act as a red dot.

I only have rails on my reciever, should I mount it so it hangs over the front almost touching the M4 handguards, or even with the front of the reciever which looks a little better.

End of the receiver is usually best as it help balance the weapon.

C4

Posted: 10/1/2005 5:10:47 PM EDT

[#3]

I'm not a pro -- but from all I have observed and read, you have greater peripheral vision as you move the site forward. GG&G has scout rails for upper recievers for this purpose among other things.

www.gggaz.com/products/standardscout_gs1.php

J223...

Posted: 10/1/2005 6:12:44 PM EDT

[#4]

Mounting them further forward will also allow you to access the controls easier. Especially if you have a back up iron sight.

Posted: 10/2/2005 6:48:39 AM EDT

[#5]

I had mine way far forward. I eventually moved it back to the end of the receiver for balance though.

Posted: 10/2/2005 7:02:07 AM EDT

[#6]

Balance is definitely an issue. Makes Popeye forearms.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - EOTech, mount as forward as possible or not important?

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