Rifle Scopes Q: Arms mount #5 and Hensoldt Fero Z24

[Schleifalot]

Hi folks,

I own a OA15 M5, it is a M4 type AR with a German-legal 16 1/2 inch barrel. It comes with a milspec frontsightpost.

I intend to mount a Fero Z24 from Hensoldt.

Is the Arms Mount #5 or #63 high enough, so that the frontsight does not interfere with the reticle?

Maybe somebody over here used this setup.

For your Information, this rifle:
http://www.oberlandarms.com/index.php?category=Waffen&id=OA15_BL&page=details

That mount:
http://www.armsmounts.com/default.asp?mode=products&sub=mounts&id=[hsh]05

The Fero Z24:
http://mg-42.net/G3_hensoldt.htm

Here you can actually see the scope with the mount.

Buying a flip up frontsight is no option, too expensive with the necessary free float handguard.

Tank you

BTW, the rifle is great!!!!

 

[Schleifalot]

Re: Q: Arms mount #5 and Hensoldt Fero Z24


It seems nobody uses this setup.

Every comment about my intended setup is welcome.

Does anybody use a low magnification scope with the fixed frontsightpost like I am going to mount?

How high over the flattop did you mount your scope?

Cowitness is not intended, I think it works best for sights without magnification.

Tanks

 

[shootist~]

Re: Q: Arms mount #5 and Hensoldt Fero Z24

I'm going to guess that mount won't get you high enough. Normal AR optic height is apprx 2.5" (64 mm) - center of optic above the flattop rail on an A/R; or the center of the eye piece about even with the fixed rear sight on a carry handle. The front sight will "ghost" (appear as a shadow in the lower field of view) at 4x, so even slightly below this will still work.

 

[Schleifalot]

Re: Q: Arms mount #5 and Hensoldt Fero Z24


Hi again,

finally I got my FERO Z24, mint condition.

The frontsight post is no problem in the FOV.

The decision between the ARMS #5 and #63 is now the issue.

#5 costs 70€
#63 costs 160€

Are the QD levers of the #63 worth the high cost, or will the #5 be under 1 MOA repeatable?

Thanks