Magnumite
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Got about 30 seconds into that video. Between the arrogance and swearing it lost sny informational value.
Stupid AR scope question
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Got about 30 seconds into that video. Between the arrogance and swearing it lost sny informational value.
- Jul 29, 2014
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I have extended latches on some of my ARs. I don't rely on the latch through the whole charging sequence, but merely to start the bolt back far enough to pick up the other side of the "T" and draw it straight back.
Doco Overboard
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Get an ACOG
kalister1
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I USED to run Extended Latches. I had two that let go during a match. The first time I blamed myself for maybe not getting the roll pin in all the way. So when I installed another one I made sure the pin was in properly. The second one (New Charging Handle)had the top half of the roll pin in the charging handle, with the bottom hole egged out.
I will not use another one.
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CombatAK
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I don't know any normal lefties.
j_h_smith
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dist1646
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Move the scope forward, not much eye relief with the scope that far back. Newer style scope mounts for the AR platforms are designed to give better eye relief by positioning the scope farther forward. Although they are somewhat pricey, both NightForce and Geissele make mounts for the new service rifle optics class that position the scope in optimum position for shooting from multiple positions, though these are made for small objectives per CMP scope limitations. I'm sure that there are less costly mount options that will do the job. I remember seeing one recently in the forum classifieds.
Another option is an extended rail base that attaches to the receiver. I use a cheap version that I picked up somewhere years ago and it works extremely well. Just select rings of the proper height to work for you and the objective diameter of your scope. White Oak Arms has extended picatinny rail bases for the AR that will work.
Magnumite
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good thread...learning things
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Lefties need to stick together
#leftiesmatter
OP, If you don't want to change the scope mount, it looks like you could move them forward a bit and put them closer together. It would allow the scope to be a few inches forward. I agree with the Raptor CH and it should help. Otherwise, spend $70 and get a PEPR or better mount.
DaemonAssassin
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Give it some time, you will find out the hard way. Yours will break sooner, rather than later. Sorry buddy, but you get what you pay for when it comes to firearm parts.
I exclusively run Raptor charging handles on all of my scoped guns. I can manipulate the charging handle with one finger, on either side of the weapon. When people ask me what ambidextrous charging handle to get, I always say the AXTS Raptor. Some cheap out on an ambi, then complain about how it broke, while others buy once and cry once.
I have a Raptor on my precision rig and that is the original charging handle that I bought for that rifle. So fat it has been going strong for 2.5 years, without an issue.
DaemonAssassin
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I typically don't use rings on AR type rifles as I run into eye relief trouble. On my "SPR" AR I have my scope in a Burris PEPR mount. Mounts in that style cantilever your scope and allow you to mount it easily, and with proper eye relief for that type of rifle. Here are some mounts to consider. I have used both, and had excellent results with both.
http://www.burrisoptics.com/ar-p.e.p.r.-scope-mount
http://www.larue.com/larue-tactical-spr-m4-scope-mount-qd-lt-104
These are definitely not required, but quite helpful in getting optimal eye relief on those type rifles.
I'll post something in a sec that might help him out.
Give me a minute to post a pic for you, so you can see a P.E.P.R. mount, with optic on an upper.
As a side note, it is not my upper. It is an upper I build for a friend of mine for deer hunting in 300BLK, that is former military. I bought all the parts and assembled it in Chad Force One, with Chad and fidelity on a cool and rainy Sunday. He was surprised by the gift.
dreadpirate
Ultimate Member
Yes! ^^^^
BigToe
Well Armed Vagrant
You want to line the end of the bell of the scope to the back end of the rail. You might need a cantilever mount to do so. I use the LaRue SPR 1.5, but there are cheaper options, such as the above mentioned PEPR.
I also put the medium BCM charging handle on it, but if the scope is mounted in the right position, a standard charging handle will be fine.
I also put the medium BCM charging handle on it, but if the scope is mounted in the right position, a standard charging handle will be fine.
Rhino
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DaemonAssassin
Why should we Free BSD?
What in the name of all that is holy is that thing?
Rhino
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