Night Vision Clip on NV question onto my 308 semi auto

[shurt]

I have a DPMS 308 and need to buy a scope for my NV clip on however I'm worried about the front sight on my 308 getting into the way of my NV clip on view. Do I need to mill the front sight off? Is this going to be a problem? It also appears I'll need to get a smaller scope 10" tactical vs a scope that is 13" because of the short hand guard rail? Again .. just worried this front sight is going to interfere with my sight through the NV clip on ..... my clip on is about 6-7" and will fit right in front of the sight.

 

[I^2 Technologies - Peter]

What length of Barrel is that? I would suggest going to a longer float tube and and getting rid of that FSB. The list is Endless on rails but if your going the Scope /Clip on Route, a rails expense is nothing in comparison to the clip on!

 

[jdr724]

This would be a great replacement handguard giving you plenty of room and a sweert handguard to boot.

Free Float Tube for AR-10 Carbine model

You could just take off the top of the FSB and the new rail would cover it but a simple low profile gas block would be a bit cleaner appearance wise. Then just pop on a handguard height flip up front sight and you're in business.

 

[jdr724]

BTW, that handguard also comes with the barrel nut and wrench. If you know someone who has the wrench I believe he will take $40 off the price. There may even be a kind sould here who would lend you one.

 

[archad]

SWS rail is heavy. Get the Fortis 12" rail. https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=4494

 

[jdr724]

I would rather carry the extra 6oz and have something tried and true but that's just me.

Too bad SWS doesn't make their 10.3" compatible with DPMS as you could use a 12"
scope with the clip on no problem and save a few ounces.

 

[archad]

I had the SWS rail it was good rail. Keymod is the way the industry going. I get great repeatability with the fortis 12" and my CNVD

 

[jdr724]

If the donkey eats the carrot there will be no more pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. make sense

 

[shurt]

I was trying to keep the short hand guard and gas black. Thought milling off the sight might be a quick fix if I needed to get rid of it however I can see going to a different hand guard might be a better choice.

 

[shurt]

Although I don't understand the mechanics of it all, I put my 1.8-8x26 35mm scope on and the clip on night vision in front of that! You cannot see the front sight post through the scope or night vision clip on.

 

[Victor-TNVC]

Shurt, to answer your question directly about the front site post. It will not be an issue, you will not see it with a clip-on device.

Due to the magnification, the optic with see through the FSP. Same as any day optic such as a ACOG on a M4 with a FSP. A NV clip-on introduced with any magnified optic will not cause any difference. Hope this helps.

Vic

 

[shurt]

Yes Vic ... and thanks. I have limited experience and didn't know what to expect. It is a nice surprise that I do not need to get rid of the FSP.