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Riser?

Post by fballcrazywagner » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:14 pm

Hey all. So I am ordering a scope for my Ar15. This will be the first time I've ever ran a scope on any of my fire arms, I've always been an AK with iron sights guy but I recently decided to join the dark side haha. My question is are risers a necessity or preference? I did a lot of research into the scope I am ordering and everyone mentioned a riser to go with it like it wouldn't work without it. I couldn't imagine that is the case. Should I spend the extra 10 bucks on the riser when I order the scope? Or is a plausible for me to get efficient with the scope without one. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Thank you for your time.
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Re: Riser?

Post by bladebum » Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:05 pm

It would depend on the type of scope mount and front sight you'll be using. With an A2 front sight post, you may see a faint blur (interference) at low power, in the bottom part of the scope. High power looks past it. I found it to be a minor issue. Here is an article on the subject. http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/0 ... erference/ :)
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Re: Riser?

Post by fballcrazywagner » Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:21 pm

As of right now I have no front sight. But plan on getting flip ups. Thank you for the info!
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Re: Riser?

Post by Sandaholic » Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:31 am

I think most standard height 1913 picatinny rail scope mounts will work with up to a 50mm objective lens diam.
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Re: Riser?

Post by hatchdog » Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:57 am

A different route to go is to use an offset (cantilever) mount which incorporates both the rings and the riser block in one unit. Not only will this mount raise the scope to the proper height but will allow more lateral movement to place the scope far enough forward for proper eye relief. That being said, another method is to use extra high rings. I have an AR with a very small 3x scope on it and I mounted it with Weaver extra high quick loc rings and it worked out perfectly for this short scope.

Hers is a link to an example of the cantilever mount.

https://www.amazon.com/CCOP-MNT-1516-Pr ... B00DP26OUK
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Re: Riser?

Post by fballcrazywagner » Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:42 pm

Thanks for all the info guys!
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Re: Riser?

Post by Torakan » Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:38 pm

Depending in the scope you want to run, a Burris PEPR 1 piece mount is my preferred mounting system.
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