I have an A2 HBAR 20" and am looking into what my optics mounting options are. I'm looking at possibly get an Aimpoint and a magnifier...just because I want to. I might like to take a stab at multigun/3gun and I thought that might be helpful. I think I have the possibilities down, but let me know what you think and if there's anything I've missed.

a - get screw-in carrying handle mount. It does still allow you to use the iron sites as normal. Would this set optics too high above bore line?

b - get screw-in carry handle rail that is low and extends out over the barrel, putting sites co-witness with irons. Don't think a magnifier could be used with those, though?

c - cut off the carrying handle. Nah. Not really a fan of mangling the rifle.

d - get a flat top upper or whole new rifle / carbine like the rest of the cool kids. That gets kind of expensive and would be greedier than I could justify. Then I've spent a lot of money and still wouldn't have optics yet. Though looking at the multigun/3gun thread pics I'd certainly stand out not having a flat top.


On a side note, how far out is an Aimpoint good for and how far out with say 2.5x/3x magnifier?