Fixed handle AR-15 optics recommendation

[Twist]

I'm looking for recommendations for mounting optics on my fixed handle AR-15 that will be used for 100 yd high power rifle matches. RD or scope? Something that doesn't significantly increase the height above the bore. I'm somewhat budget minded though generally tend toward the cry once kind of purchase.

I'd appreciated the thoughts on this from the collective wisdom here.

 

[ken792]

CMP/NRA rules require the centerline of the optic to be no more than 3.5” above the centerline of the bore. I guess your choices are red dot or long eye relief scope on a goose neck mount. The cheap surplus ones only have one rail slot because they’re meant for Aimpoints, so putting a LER scope on there could be problematic.

Flat top uppers are like $60 when on sale. A2 uppers are $200-300+ right now because retro or retro inspired builds are the current fad and there must not have been a run in a while. You will save money by replacing the upper and selling the A2. That difference should cover a decent long cantilever high power mount.

 

[jokie]

BROWNELLS
RETRO 4X CARRY HANDLE SCOPE

RETRO 4X CARRY HANDLE SCOPE | Brownells

We actually tracked down the original company that manufactured the Colt® AR-15 optics of the 1970s and asked them to build a new one for us as close to the original as possible - right down the yellow inspection stickers. Like the Retro Rifles th...

www.brownells.com

 

[redsandman6]

primary arms has the mircoprism optics in 1x, 3x, and 5x. that come with mounts that work with the carry handle.

acog minis work great too.

the only one under 300 is the barska at only $100 i have no experience with this scope. ymmv

4x20mm Electro Sight Carry Handle Rifle Scope w/ BDC Turret By Barska - Barska.com

4x20mm Electro Sight Carry Handle Rifle Scope w/ BDC Turret By Barska

www.barska.com

 

[outrider58]

CMP/NRA rules require the centerline of the optic to be no more than 3.5” above the centerline of the bore. I guess your choices are red dot or long eye relief scope on a goose neck mount. The cheap surplus ones only have one rail slot because they’re meant for Aimpoints, so putting a LER scope on there could be problematic.

Flat top uppers are like $60 when on sale. A2 uppers are $200-300+ right now because retro or retro inspired builds are the current fad and there must not have been a run in a while. You will save money by replacing the upper and selling the A2. That difference should cover a decent long cantilever high power mount.

PRI M16/AR15 Standard Carry Handle Mount - A1/A2 Dual-Witness

Check out the deal on PRI M16/AR15 Standard Carry Handle Mount - A1/A2 Dual-Witness at MSP - Mounting Solutions Plus

www.mountsplus.com

 

[ken792]

PRI M16/AR15 Standard Carry Handle Mount - A1/A2 Dual-Witness

Check out the deal on PRI M16/AR15 Standard Carry Handle Mount - A1/A2 Dual-Witness at MSP - Mounting Solutions Plus

www.mountsplus.com

I saw that. It costs more than an A4 upper on sale and still has fewer slots than an A4 upper though. I see $60 for an Anderson and $76.49 for an Aero at PA before any discounts. BCM had blems a few weeks ago for $60.

 

[outrider58]

I saw that. It costs more than an A4 upper on sale and still has fewer slots than an A4 upper though. I see $60 for an Anderson and $76.49 for an Aero at PA before any discounts. BCM had blems a few weeks ago for $60.

I picked it more as subject matter. There are surely cheaper versions of these. The idea is not a new one. They've been around for many years. OP has got to do his own shopping around.

 

[Doco Overboard]

I think sometimes I can shoot better at 100 yd without a scope than with one target shooting.
I had a AR with a scope and took it off but the good thing is its not hard to re-zero and ammo is cheap.
I bought one of those elevation dials with the come ups from white oak I think it was and then drilled the base for an extra detent ball and spring to tighten things up a little. And, a nicely squared tapered front sight post.
Past 300 I'm done though, especially in poor light.
I dont shoot any longer for the most part anyhow except for every now and then.

 

[Bountied]

ACOG

 

[135sohc]

BROWNELLS
RETRO 4X CARRY HANDLE SCOPE

RETRO 4X CARRY HANDLE SCOPE | Brownells

We actually tracked down the original company that manufactured the Colt® AR-15 optics of the 1970s and asked them to build a new one for us as close to the original as possible - right down the yellow inspection stickers. Like the Retro Rifles th...

www.brownells.com

I have one of those. Boringly reliable and accurate.

 

[Twist]

Thanks guys. I joined a club that has HP rifle matches every week and I might see how I do without the optics. I might actually prefer a RD on it as we're only out to 100 yds.