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Looking to put some sort of optic on an AR.
Removable carry handle, fixed front sight post.
I want to leave the front sight post so please don't suggest I switch it out.
I am looking at the following options.
Option 1. Typical red dot setup on flat top, co-witness w front sight
Question 1. How far can I expect to be able to shoot accurately with a red dot (Vortex Strikefire or similar)?
With iron sights, I'm a decent shot out to 300 meters.
Option 2. 3X or 4X scope (Nikon AR M223 or similar) on flat top, set for proper eye relief
Question 2. I read some guys saying the front sight disappears at 1.5X, others at 4X. What determines when the FSP disappears? The distance between the optic and the FSP? The objective size? It must be something more than simply the power of the scope in order to cause such a variety of answers.
Option 3. Mount a scope (3x9 or similar) on the carry handle.
Question 3. This seems to be met with near universal disdain. Are there any setups like this that do work well? I hear everyone talk about cheek weld being poor, but I looked at an ACOG carry handle mounted setup and I liked it.
I'm sure I'm missing some option I've considered but these seem to be the main ones. I know many of you will question what I want to do with the rifle, well that's what I'm trying to figure out, what I can set it up to do well and not try to make it fit something else.
Thanks for the input as always.
Removable carry handle, fixed front sight post.
I want to leave the front sight post so please don't suggest I switch it out.
I am looking at the following options.
Option 1. Typical red dot setup on flat top, co-witness w front sight
Question 1. How far can I expect to be able to shoot accurately with a red dot (Vortex Strikefire or similar)?
With iron sights, I'm a decent shot out to 300 meters.
Option 2. 3X or 4X scope (Nikon AR M223 or similar) on flat top, set for proper eye relief
Question 2. I read some guys saying the front sight disappears at 1.5X, others at 4X. What determines when the FSP disappears? The distance between the optic and the FSP? The objective size? It must be something more than simply the power of the scope in order to cause such a variety of answers.
Option 3. Mount a scope (3x9 or similar) on the carry handle.
Question 3. This seems to be met with near universal disdain. Are there any setups like this that do work well? I hear everyone talk about cheek weld being poor, but I looked at an ACOG carry handle mounted setup and I liked it.
I'm sure I'm missing some option I've considered but these seem to be the main ones. I know many of you will question what I want to do with the rifle, well that's what I'm trying to figure out, what I can set it up to do well and not try to make it fit something else.
Thanks for the input as always.