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zac07 · 11-05-2007, 12:49 PM

I have seen pictures of people who have a scope mounted on a flat top with a regular front sight/gas block does this obstruct the scope picture ? I am fixing to purchase my upper and was wondering if I should go for the regular A2 upper or get a flat with a BUIS rear. I am planning on putting something like a 3-9 scope on it. Also what is the negative of have a scope mounted on the carry handle ?

Thanks,
Zac

rogerxd45 · 11-05-2007, 01:11 PM

here is a pic of my flat top with a scope i originally had the front sight on it and it didnt really get in the way if you have magnified optics its usually not too visable. i could see a little bit of a grey blur but really not that bad at all. i just didnt like it there and wanted to upgrade to a free gloat tube and didnt think it would look good

**mvician** · 11-05-2007, 01:15 PM

Under magnification the front sight base will become a "blur"
If you are going to use this AR for "target/varmit" shooting then consider getting the upper with out the regular FSB and going with a gas block.

You don't really want to mount a scope "way up there" on the A2 carry handle, as you will not be able to get a proper cheekweld on the stock and see the scope at the same time, although some do it.

This is IMO and YMMV

**PackerfanXD** · 11-05-2007, 01:34 PM

I never had a problem with that set up. The scope 'looks' around the FSP.

Badshot · 11-05-2007, 02:50 PM

I run a Burris 3200 elite 10x on my 20" AR and don't see the FSP at all.

EricCartmann · 11-05-2007, 03:08 PM

I don't notice it all on my 4x ACOG.

**yocan** · 11-05-2007, 04:20 PM

I could be mistaken but aren't the acogs designed to be used with the front sight? therefore don't they look over it?

**mvician** · 11-05-2007, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yocan

I could be mistaken but aren't the acogs designed to be used with the front sight? therefore don't they look over it?

you be mistaken

they don't look over it, any amount of magnification will blur out the FSB making it less noticed

scalce · 11-05-2007, 05:05 PM

AR with FSP and 3-9x scope.

I barely even see a blur.

I do want to remove the FSP and put a full rail just because I like the way it looks.

GrovenSpringer · 11-06-2007, 07:23 PM

It bothered me enough to take my front sight off and put a single rail gas block on it. I also bought a solid screw on front sight and already had a back up rear both of which are in a pocket on my tact. vest. I'm kinda picky about my vision. I wear glasses and they are ALWAYS clean. Can't hit what you can't see. The carry handle scope will be too high on the gun and not be nearly as effective as a properly mounted scope on a flattop.

11-05-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,117	flat top with a scope ?? I have seen pictures of people who have a scope mounted on a flat top with a regular front sight/gas block does this obstruct the scope picture ? I am fixing to purchase my upper and was wondering if I should go for the regular A2 upper or get a flat with a BUIS rear. I am planning on putting something like a 3-9 scope on it. Also what is the negative of have a scope mounted on the carry handle ? Thanks, Zac

11-05-2007, 01:15 PM	#3
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,915	Under magnification the front sight base will become a "blur" If you are going to use this AR for "target/varmit" shooting then consider getting the upper with out the regular FSB and going with a gas block. You don't really want to mount a scope "way up there" on the A2 carry handle, as you will not be able to get a proper cheekweld on the stock and see the scope at the same time, although some do it. This is IMO and YMMV __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

11-05-2007, 01:34 PM	#4
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 7,062 Blog Entries: 1	I never had a problem with that set up. The scope 'looks' around the FSP. __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...00-358890.html PALIN/McCAIN '08 An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

11-05-2007, 02:50 PM	#5
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	I run a Burris 3200 elite 10x on my 20" AR and don't see the FSP at all. __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

11-06-2007, 07:23 PM	#10
GrovenSpringer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 171	It bothered me enough to take my front sight off and put a single rail gas block on it. I also bought a solid screw on front sight and already had a back up rear both of which are in a pocket on my tact. vest. I'm kinda picky about my vision. I wear glasses and they are ALWAYS clean. Can't hit what you can't see. The carry handle scope will be too high on the gun and not be nearly as effective as a properly mounted scope on a flattop. __________________ You really should take me seriously, I have eleven reasons why you should! Ron Paul for president!

11-05-2007, 01:11 PM	#2
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	here is a pic of my flat top with a scope i originally had the front sight on it and it didnt really get in the way if you have magnified optics its usually not too visable. i could see a little bit of a grey blur but really not that bad at all. i just didnt like it there and wanted to upgrade to a free gloat tube and didnt think it would look good

11-05-2007, 03:08 PM	#6
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	I don't notice it all on my 4x ACOG.

11-05-2007, 04:20 PM	#7
yocan XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,136	I could be mistaken but aren't the acogs designed to be used with the front sight? therefore don't they look over it?

11-05-2007, 05:05 PM	#9
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	AR with FSP and 3-9x scope. I barely even see a blur. I do want to remove the FSP and put a full rail just because I like the way it looks.

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