So, I built this 80% Arms 308 lower and added a Bear Creek upper and also bought one of their scopes to add to it. The weapon operates fine but I haven't shot it with the scope on it yet. The mounts came with the scope. My question is does it look like the scope is too high? Thoughts or comments?
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Is this scope to high?
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In my opinion, the scope is a little bit high, but you can’t get it too much lower, even with ideal height mounts. I prefer to mount my scopes are low as possible on AR’s. I think the main issue is that you won’t be able to get a good cheek weld. Even if the scope was lower, I struggle to get a good cheek weld on most collapsible stocks. If you are happy with the quality of your rings though, the cheapest and easiest fix is to get a stock comb riser for your stock. Since you already have that magpul stock, magpul actually makes fairly inexpensive stock risers that clip on to your stock. Or you can upgrade to a more adjustable stock like a Magpul PRS or B5 precision stock that has an adjustable riser. I love B5 precision stock personally, although it’s uglier than the magpul prs. And it’s a much more solid stock, especially on an AR10 platform. On this Sig 716i, I could have used a lower scope mount, but I already had a good ADM mount laying around, and with the B5 precision stock, I can adjust the cheek weld to my preference.
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Baddog 0302
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+ 1 for what Grits 1/5 said. You want a good cheek weld and when you look through your scope you get a full view your scope AND don't have to move your head.
To test, get in to your shooting position and have a towel handy, if you can't see through the scope just using the stock, just add layers of the towel till you have a firm cheek weld and can see through the scope.
To test, get in to your shooting position and have a towel handy, if you can't see through the scope just using the stock, just add layers of the towel till you have a firm cheek weld and can see through the scope.
When you consider charging handle access, I'd say no. Just as importantly, is it in a comfortable position to view? Below is one I no longer have (and the only one I ever had; just not a big fan of ARs), and I LOVED the position of that scope, for the reasons mentioned above. What's crazy, is that the reflex sight at the front didn't show up in the scope, despite the top being at the centerline of the scope : )
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Looks workable to me
TackleberryMCS
Master
The scope height is fine. I would recommend getting a better mounting option like this. It provides a much better mounting solution. This particular one that I have is 30mm, but they do make them in 34mm if you need that size.
Proper body mechanics definitely go into precision shooting, or just MOA of hunting . Shooting supported , or unsupported and many other things are things you can pick up just by watching or participating in matches once you feel comfortable with your set up . Lots of knowledgeable people on this forum as well .
Rebel_Rider1969
Well Known Nuisance
That's not high...lol.
Ha I would have bet James had a couple Calico's. I heard they were pretty good shooters, is that so?
To the point of OP, the fact you are asking, indicates you have issues with it. It won't be right until a good sight picture is second nature! You shouldn't have to hunt for it.
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Holy mother of creatures big and small! lol
Rebel_Rider1969
Well Known Nuisance
It does real well IF you load the mag right. The reason it's so high is because it's designed for a space suit!!!
HEY! Whatever works for YOU... or ME (my Savage "Sidewinder" pic below)
Only problem, it won't fit in the case that way, so I had to use Lever-Lock rings... seems to be returning to zero perfectly every time, though.
(added another pic with a better view of the offset)
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