Religious Shooter Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I'm probably going to go for the IOR for Tactical division. For those of you guys that have it, can you tell us how you are mounting it? What rings? What height? Is a fire rail or a scout rail needed? Etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacMan Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 You would need a really tall set of rings, like the ones made by Warne. Otherwise a riser block would be needed. A typical distance from center line of scope to center line of bore should be about 2.75"-3" (for most shooters). The highest set of rings won't even come close, unless made specifically for flat top ARs (like the Warne). A really nice option is to get an ASA or Armalite 1-pc scope mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleguy Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 We are using the Arms #35 quick detach mount with Arms #35 QD rings. Either the ultra low or medium rings will work. One of my friends was able to use the ultra low's, I had to go to the medium due to the differences in our facial structure. These are mounted on a standard style flat top without a front sight tower. They get the scope as close as possible to the barrel. Its a better setup than the Armalite 1 piece mount as far as distance to the barrel. No riser block is needed. One other of my friends who has neck problems used the GG&G scout rail with Valdada low rings to mount the scope further up the receiver. We have done a lot of experimentation and there are several good alternatives without going to a riser block or high rings as long as you don't have a front sight tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Accuracy Speaks extended scope base with Leupold QRW medium rings. With the low rings the scope just barely touched the scope base. I like the extended rail as I'm a stock crawler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I like the extended rail as I'm a stock crawler. I shoot with my nose on the CH. I just put the IOR on my rifle. I am no AR15 expert and I did not know I was gonna want an extended rail Can I mount the scope with both rings between the eyepiece and the center? Is this a totally stupid idea?? I used the IOR mid height rings and I like the height of the scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 it's not a stupid idea to mount the 2 rings between the eyepiece and the center. It's a quick fix but not really an ideal setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 I'm trying to figure out what height the rings needs to be to clear a BUIS. For those that have the scope, can you guys please measure and tell me what the eyepiece's diameter is? I can't find the info on Valdada's website. I'm calculating from the picture that it is 41.5 mm or 1.63 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 The OD is 48 mm or 1.88 in. I used the IOR QD Tacticle Lever Rings (Med) and it gives me approx 1/16" clearance. I do not know what a "BUIS" is so I can't help any there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 Jeebus! That's huge. Thanks for the info. (BUIS = Back-up in line sight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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