How to quickly and precisely measure scope height on AR platform. PHOTO

[Lefty G-gear]

Measure the distance between the centers of the bolt-carrier and scope.
- Just slide the BC back.

PHOTO below: A picture speaks a thousand words

A 'No-Brainer'

My Sierra Infinity Ballistic software asks for scope height (above bore) in calculating trajectory - point of impact. gun) lightbulb

https://www.sierrabullets.com/store...nfinity-Version-7-Exterior-Ballistic-Software​

Olympic Arms K-8 AR-15 >>> Olympic Arms AR15 Rifle for Sale K8 Target Atlantic Firearms.com

Burris 2x7x35 Ballistic Plex reticle >>> Burris Fullfield II 2-7 x 35 Ballistic Plex Riflescope

ARMS rings (low) >>> ARMS #22 Throw Lever Scope 30mm Rings | SWFA

30mm to 1-inch inserts >>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025TXBBO/?tag=lrhmag19-20

ARMS flip-up rear sight >>> ARMS #40L-SP Low Profile Dual Aperture Flip Up Rear Sight

Yankee Hill front sight >>> Gas Block Mounted Front Flip Sight

1/2-inch risers (2) for scope >>> Burris 1/2 Picatinny Riser Mount Matte

There IS daylight between the scope power ring and rear sight. I dig the quick detach rings and excellent rear sight.

I added a better buttstock (They offer both Mil-Spec and Commercial-Spec sizes) >>> https://www.magpul.com/products/ctr-carbine-stock-mil-spec

 

[forty6ixand2]

And I've been doing it the hard way. This is ingenious and simple. Thanks Lefty.