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A2 sights on a muzzleloader?
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<blockquote data-quote="redneckclimbing" data-source="post: 1198909" data-attributes="member: 41124"><p>Here it is! Almost, This is what it will look like. I haven't permanently mounted the front sight on yet.</p><p> </p><p>If anyone is interested I started with a CVA Optima that came with a scope base already attached (for working up loads).</p><p> </p><p>I then ordered the weaver scope base without the integral rings. The front and rear sights are standard screw on AR-15 A2 sights. I cut the weaver base into two pieces. This will allow me to tap the front of the barrel with two screws to mount the smaller piece of rail and screw o the front sight.</p><p> </p><p>Now some of the down sides if you are planning on trying this.</p><p> </p><p>#1 Because of where the weaver base attaches (farther forward than an AR) in the rear you HAVE to have a sight with the CQB aperture, and use it. Otherwise you won't be able to properly align the front sight in the aperture.</p><p> </p><p>#2 This makes the line of your eye a little higher than standard sights. I combated this by getting a "thumbhole" stock which has a slightly higher comb, and I will probably end up taping on about a .25" piece of foam to get a better cheek weld.</p><p> </p><p>Those were the only two real problems I have seen so far. Having not shot it. My only other concern is that there will not be enough adjustment in the front sight base to get a 150yd "zero". I think that it will be fine but time will tell.</p><p> </p><p>When I get the front sight mounted and get to shoot it I'll update everyone again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="redneckclimbing, post: 1198909, member: 41124"] Here it is! Almost, This is what it will look like. I haven't permanently mounted the front sight on yet. If anyone is interested I started with a CVA Optima that came with a scope base already attached (for working up loads). I then ordered the weaver scope base without the integral rings. The front and rear sights are standard screw on AR-15 A2 sights. I cut the weaver base into two pieces. This will allow me to tap the front of the barrel with two screws to mount the smaller piece of rail and screw o the front sight. Now some of the down sides if you are planning on trying this. #1 Because of where the weaver base attaches (farther forward than an AR) in the rear you HAVE to have a sight with the CQB aperture, and use it. Otherwise you won't be able to properly align the front sight in the aperture. #2 This makes the line of your eye a little higher than standard sights. I combated this by getting a "thumbhole" stock which has a slightly higher comb, and I will probably end up taping on about a .25" piece of foam to get a better cheek weld. Those were the only two real problems I have seen so far. Having not shot it. My only other concern is that there will not be enough adjustment in the front sight base to get a 150yd "zero". I think that it will be fine but time will tell. When I get the front sight mounted and get to shoot it I'll update everyone again. [/QUOTE]
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