Can you put a scope on a Colt AR 15?

Can you put a scope on a Colt AR 15?

It is still possible to mount a conventional telescopic sight into the carry handle of an AR-15/M16. However, one must pick a scope with a very low profile.

What scope mount height for AR 15?

redbullitt Member. 1.5 inch is pretty standard. I have one AR with about 1.375 rings on it and no complaints there either for me fwiw. Any lower and it might be a bit scrunched getting on the scope.

What is the best scope for a Colt AR 15?

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• 1 Vortex Optics Strike Eagle.
• 2 Nikon P-223 – Best Scout Scope on AR.
• 3 Bushnell Optics Drop Zone.
• 4 Bushnell Banner Dusk & Dawn.
• 5 Leupold VX Freedom 1.5-4x20mm.
• 6 Leupold Service Rifle VX-4.5 HD 1-4 x24mm.
• 7 Vortex Optics Crossfire II 30mm.
• 8 UTG 3-9X32 1” BugBuster.

Can you mount a red dot on a carry handle?

You can bore sight a red dot to a certain extent at close range, but it won’t be near the same once you’re out to 50yds especially if it’s mounted on the carry handle. Also, depending on the actual mount in the carry handle, you need one that is well machined that will fit down into the handle tightly and bottom out.

Should I put a scope on my AR 15?

Here’s the straight up answer: It depends on your usage. If you only shoot close-range (between 0-50 yards) or use your gun for home defense, then go for a red dot. Yet, if you’re shooting close-to-long range (over 100+ yards), then go for a magnified scope.

How high can you mount a scope?

Most scopes are mounted about 1.5″ above the bore. If you start shooting at extreme long range you will eventually run out of scope adjustment and can no longer zero at that range. Raising the scope a little higher will give you a bit more adjustmet.

What size mounts for 50mm scope?

Ring Height

Should I put a scope or red dot on my AR?

If you only shoot close-range (between 0-50 yards) or use your gun for home defense, then go for a red dot. It’s lighter, faster, and easier-to-use. Yet, if you’re shooting close-to-long range (over 100+ yards), then go for a magnified scope. It’s designed for longer range shots.

What scope do Navy SEALs use?

What rifle scope do Navy SEALs use? The optics most often photographed with SEALs are EOTechs, Trijicon Acogs, Aimpoint COMP-M4s, Aimpoint Micros, Elcan SpecterDRs, Nightforce scopes, and just plain ironsights.