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trlcavscout
03-09-2009, 20:18
Ok I removed the removable carry handle from my Bushmaster, put a flip down rear sight on it. I want to put a red dot or scope on it but I dont know what I need for mount/rings to be able to see both sights? I bought a "see threw" risor mount type gadget today, but it doesnt work, it puts the scope right where the sights cross? Need help. Thanks
Daniel187
03-09-2009, 20:26
I used and aimpoint with an A.R.M.S QD mount it works really good
Marlin
03-09-2009, 20:26
Well, That's about where you want it too.. that way You can co-witness the dot and the irons... if both are hitting in the same spot,, You won't miss a beat if the battery dies...
Dr_Fwd
03-09-2009, 20:31
Ok I removed the removable carry handle from my Bushmaster, put a flip down rear sight on it. I want to put a red dot or scope on it but I dont know what I need for mount/rings to be able to see both sights? I bought a "see threw" risor mount type gadget today, but it doesnt work, it puts the scope right where the sights cross? Need help. Thanks

[off topic] wanna sell me the carry handle? [Tooth]
trlcavscout
03-09-2009, 20:37
Well, That's about where you want it too.. that way You can co-witness the dot and the irons... if both are hitting in the same spot,, You won't miss a beat if the battery dies...

If I put a red dot on without the risor they will all line up and the iron sights dont interfere with the red dot to bad? If thats the case I will try that. Thanks

No I wanna hang onto it just incase I need it later. I see them on ebay for like $50 though.
Marlin
03-09-2009, 20:54
Not perfectly,,, But,, the dot itself may elevate high enough to do the same thing.. You will need a rear BUIS though..
car-15
03-09-2009, 21:31
below is the setup I use, the acog has night sights on top if it, in case it fails, and I have a buis folded up under that just in case.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/rruusseell1/101_0570.jpg
theGinsue
03-09-2009, 21:41
Does the ACOG come with the night sights, or is that something you added on your own? Additionally, doesn't the knob on the top of the ACOG get in the way of the sights?
car-15
03-09-2009, 21:48
Does the ACOG come with the night sights, or is that something you added on your own? Additionally, doesn't the knob on the top of the ACOG get in the way of the sights?
it comes with them, its model name is ta01nsn. nope it is out of the way.
http://www.trijicon.com/user/parts/products1.cfm?PartID=142&back_row=4&categoryID=3
trlcavscout
03-09-2009, 23:19
I got the BUIS, I went with the yankee hill, thats what Jensens had. I think I will try a cheaper red dot tomorrow just to see how I like it then if I dont I'm not out much. And if I do like it I will save for a good one. Thanks for the help.
Ridge
03-10-2009, 01:55
Aimpoint in a LaRue mount...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b100/89Sunbird/AR-15/buis.jpg
BadShot
03-10-2009, 07:34
Most AimPoint mounts are set for one of two methods of co-witnessing, absolute.. meaning you see and can align all three aiming points (Rear sight->optic reticule->Front sight) or lower 3rd (EOTech's require a riser to achieve this in most cases).. in this case the irons align below the optic reticule in the lower third of the optics field of view. Absolute co-witnessing is easier in some fashions, but a lot of folks use lower 3rd because it keeps the red dot sight picture uncluttered.

Those are things to think about when choosing a mount height..
scratchy
03-10-2009, 16:44
Here's a link to all sorts of optic mount options:

http://maxicon.com/guns/optics/one_piece/ar15_onepiece_mounts.htm

You should be able to get some really good info from that.