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studman5578 · December 11, 2009, 03:10 AM

I looked at the different mounts and I'm seeing mixed results as far as the scope being extended or right over where the base mounts to the rail. Is there a need for it to be extended? I'm guessing it depends on the scope and eye relief.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a long distance (-ish) scope has a shorter eye relief than, say, a tactical scope would. Thus, if that is what I wanted, I should get the extended mount? Also, does having a raised scope make a difference with an AR? Obviously there aren't bolt clearance issues as with a bolt-action, but how would I know if I needed a raised scope or not? Thanks for any help and sorry for all the questions!

If you guys couldn't already tell, i've been thinking about accessorizing (haha, never thought i would use that word about anything I'D ever have) my AR and have built up quite a stockpile of questions. Any help would be great!

December 11, 2009, 03:10 AM	#6
studman5578 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Location: Varying between 1 and 3 hours from Chicago Posts: 152	I looked at the different mounts and I'm seeing mixed results as far as the scope being extended or right over where the base mounts to the rail. Is there a need for it to be extended? I'm guessing it depends on the scope and eye relief. Correct me if I'm wrong, but a long distance (-ish) scope has a shorter eye relief than, say, a tactical scope would. Thus, if that is what I wanted, I should get the extended mount? Also, does having a raised scope make a difference with an AR? Obviously there aren't bolt clearance issues as with a bolt-action, but how would I know if I needed a raised scope or not? Thanks for any help and sorry for all the questions! If you guys couldn't already tell, i've been thinking about accessorizing (haha, never thought i would use that word about anything I'D ever have) my AR and have built up quite a stockpile of questions. Any help would be great! __________________ Rev 5:13 "To him who sits on the throne and the Lamb be praise honor and glory and power, for ever and ever"