will this mount get a scope high enough if my AR has the old style triangle gas block?
608293
I couldn't honestly tell you if it will clear a "triangle gas block" cause all I can think of as a triangle gas block is the front sight and gas block in one. If that's what you have I again couldn't speak to the compatibility of this scope mount with a actual front sight seeing as I have a flat top. I would how ever recommend a 45 degree off set scope mount if you have a front sight, and add a rear sight and your red-eye to engage down range as most any distance. If I hadn't gotten the flat top that would have been my set up of choice. Happy trails and may your bullets always go bang. I couldn't honestly tell you if it will clear a "triangle gas block" cause all I can think of as a triangle gas block is the front sight and gas block in one. If that's what you have I again couldn't speak to the compatibility of this scope mount with a actual front sight seeing as I have a flat top. I would how ever recommend a 45 degree off set scope mount if you have a front sight, and add a rear sight and your red-eye to engage down range as most any distance. If I hadn't gotten the flat top that would have been my set up of choice. Happy trails and may your bullets always go... » Read More I couldn't honestly tell you if it will clear a "triangle gas block" cause all I can think of as a triangle gas block is the front sight and gas block in one. If that's what you have I again couldn't speak to the compatibility of this scope mount with a actual front sight seeing as I have a flat top. I would how ever recommend a 45 degree off set scope mount if you have a front sight, and add a rear sight and your red-eye to engage down range as most any distance. If I hadn't gotten the flat top that would have been my set up of choice. Happy trails and may your bullets always go bang. « Show Less
608294
It should as long as you stay at or under a 40mm objective. I have taken this mount on and off several times and it holds zero great. If this is too low you can alwayse get a riser block. If you mount this strait to the reciver (as i did ) it is low but i love it
608295
Jeremy,It probably will but I don't know for sure. mine is on a RR Predator Pursuit. I have a 50 mm obj. scope on it and there is lot of clearance beneath it. I can try to measure center line distance it you want.Hope this helps.
1586852
I think it depends on the mounts. The bolt on my 223 hit the scope so I had to get higher mounts. There might be a site like techsales@opticsplanet.com that might tell you which mounts to use.
1281907
It will but you will have to buy a riser/spacer for the rail and raise the scope up higher
209182
Yes... I have a DPMS upper and I mounts right up... no problem... Easily exchanges from shotgun to AR platform.. no issues
1632516
Should be fine... its the height of the scope that has the clearance problem. I use a 1" riser
1485425
it should be fine. it's not completely tall enough, but with a scope the worst you might get is a slight blurring of the sight at the bottom of it. most likely you will not see it. I eventually removed the front sight block and but a gas block with a short rail section on, I wanted offset sights so I could tilt the rifle and use iron sights if the shot was to close.
1998475
Magpul doesn't recommend it. When I do mount a front sight to a gas block I use Midwest industries. They have a gas block height specific sight.
175828
Yes, just remember the dovetail on top now will be 3/8, or Weaver. On thing, pick a scope that has adjustments. This sits fairly high on the barrel. As you can see it mounts on the barrel and clamps down. Depending on your scope, it could sit way to high. I removed my scope, used for my paintball gun, because it was to high. Couldn't adjust it down far enough to use it.
1453161
I have it set up on my AR and it has it's short comings. I would prefer the sights to be alittle higher. If you're not running back up iron sights then it works great.
1219572
This sight is designed to work with the standard "A Frame" Sight. So long as your front sight matches that height, you should have no problems. BE CAREFUL when selecting front sights, as there are two separate standards, one that fits a gas block, and one that fits a straight top rail.
250288
You are correct, the A3 Upper is higher than the gas block. I had to purchase a riser for the front gas block to 'level' the sights. However, I still recommend the sights, just know that you need the spacer.
110341
I assume you have decided you really need a riser and cannot make do with high or extra-high scope rings. Make sure the length of the riser is a good match with the length of the rail on the AR7. Both should be the same length or the riser slightly shorter than the rail of the gun. If you need closer eye relief for an optic, just adding this riser won't help and you should consider buying an offset riser having a cantilevered extension on one end. Since the 1913 Picatinny rail is a military standard design, all such rails will fit together if the lengths are compatible.
2044703
I think it would depend on the scope. I bought this to put on my AR to raise my Eotech 512 over the front sights. It didn't work because the Eotech has a large fastening knob on the side which got in the way of the riser. I ended up having to go with the medium profile riser which worked well. Hope this helped.
1627336
The sight sits kinda high above your rail, so yes, you should be fine. Mine has a flat front gas book and so front sights would not be an issue for me. It may be visible if you have a raised front gas block, but should not obstruct your crosshairs.
1914896
the question is strangely worded. The sight is meant to fit on top of a gas block that is at the sane height as the rail on the upper receiver.
1639484
If you have a rail height gas block then mount it there. I like to have the sights as far apart as possible - I get better MOA.
278724
I found my shots consistently about 2 inches high on its lowest setting at 150 yards. Depends on your gas block. If it's even with where your top handgaurd rail would be, then no. If it's lower, maybe.