do i need scope risers for the AR

[TXDMERC73]

i want to buy a scope for my Bushmaster XM15 e2s with 11.5"h bar and 5.5" flash hider, i have a detachable handle so i can mount a scope on the rail. i wonder if i need scope risers cuz of the front sight being in the way of the scope? i dont want the front sight blocking the scope sights.

[Legion_Prime]

http://larue.com/

[BerksCountyDave]

http://larue.com/

Here, let me help, heres' the mount you want:

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=30

It's expensive, but it's worth it.

To answer your question about the front sight, it really doesn't matter. You won't see the front sight through a magnified optic. The reason you need a tall mount on an AR is to give yourself a proper cheek weld on the stock. Anyway, get the LaRue mount and be happy.

[TXDMERC73]

Here, let me help, heres' the mount you want:

http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetac...tail.bok?no=30

It's expensive, but it's worth it.

To answer your question about the front sight, it really doesn't matter. You won't see the front sight through a magnified optic. The reason you need a tall mount on an AR is to give yourself a proper cheek weld on the stock. Anyway, get the LaRue mount and be happy.

it looks neat thanks ... guess i gotta start saving again (groans)

[BerksCountyDave]

it looks neat thanks ... guess i gotta start saving again (groans)

You'll find that LaRue is an absolutely top notch company. And when you get your mount, you can expect a free cap, bumper stickers, bottle opener, and "dillo dust" meat rub.

[Decholder]

i want to buy a scope for my Bushmaster XM15 e2s with 11.5"h bar and 5.5" flash hider, i have a detachable handle so i can mount a scope on the rail. i wonder if i need scope risers cuz of the front sight being in the way of the scope? i dont want the front sight blocking the scope sights.

Dave was right, you won't see the front sight-post through your scope. I have an XM15-E2S with 14.5" bar and 1/5" flash compensator, and the objective lens of the scope I have on the thing is almost resting on the front handrail...and no sight-post in sight when looking through the scope! And as for the cheek weld thing, it doesn't bother me in the least without the scope risers.

[BerksCountyDave]

Dave was right, you won't see the front sight-post through your scope. I have an XM15-E2S with 14.5" bar and 1/5" flash compensator, and the objective lens of the scope I have on the thing is almost resting on the front handrail...and no sight-post in sight when looking through the scope! And as for the cheek weld thing, it doesn't bother me in the least without the scope risers.

Are you using high rings?

[Guns4Fun]

Like already posted--on a magnified optic, you will not see the front site post / tower on about 3x and higher.

While Larue does have a cult like following and produces a good product, i will not buy his stuff. He acts like an imature teenager over on ar15.com. American Defense makes a pretty good mount too and is about $25 less than Larue. Here is a link to bravo co web site with AD mounts.


http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Ameri...ounts-s/94.htm

[BerksCountyDave]

Like already posted--on a magnified optic, you will not see the front site post / tower on about 3x and higher.

While Larue does have a cult like following and produces a good product, i will not buy his stuff. He acts like an imature teenager over on ar15.com. American Defense makes a pretty good mount too and is about $25 less than Larue. Here is a link to bravo co web site with AD mounts.


http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Ameri...ounts-s/94.htm

He also gives away thousands of dollars of gear every month in a contest that he doesn't have to offer. His company also has the best customer service on the planet.

What an asshole, huh?

[Guns4Fun]

He also gives away thousands of dollars of gear every month in a contest that he doesn't have to offer. His company also has the best customer service on the planet.

What an asshole, huh?

See what I mean -- cult like following. One negative comment and it is squashed. All I was doing was suggesting other cheaper alternatives and stating why I will not buy his products.



BTW Dave, Obama promised me a lot of free stuff too -- does that mean I should think he's a great guy too ?