Originally Posted by JohnBurns
Originally Posted by Remsen
I've never put a scope on any of my ARs or AKs, so I really know nothing about the topic (I use iron sights or a red dot). I saw the SWFA 1-4x24 on sale at the SWFA site for $199. Anyone use this scope on an AR and if so, what are your thoughts?

https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-1-4x24-tactical-30mm-riflescope-109309.html

Good way to get into magnified optics.

The chuckleheads are discussing scope mounting so here is how my friend Kyle has his mounted.

Notice no silly nose to charge handle and the optic is well forward of the charging handle.


Here is a 1-6 Mk6 on a .308 showing proper optic mounting.

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Two 18 inchers in 5.56 and 6.5mm CM showing proper optic mounting.
I guess that's fine for someone who doesn't know how to use a shooting sling. But you're the only one I've ever seen recommend mounting the scope half on the float tube and half on the receiver. It's not best practice by any stretch of the imagination. Float tubes bend and get bent.

You call N-T-CH silly, but what have you ever won with an AR that involved not shooting from some sort of artificial support?

ETA: At least you are smart enough to know the scope should be forward of the CH. Someone taught you well on that part.

Last edited by Tyrone; 11/14/22.
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