AR charging handle problems

[billyboyr6]

i recently put together this rifle and love it. I have not shot it yet due to snow but caint wait. its on a RRA flat top, the only thing i do not like is the charging handle. i set up rifle to shoot long range so i kept scope mounts as short a possible,and did not want iron sights, now with scope so close to charging handle its a pain to reach around scope to pull back to charge. ive looked around and have found some with bigger release trigger, but thats it. is this my only option?

 

[OneBadV8]

might be easier to give options/ideas if you can post a pic.

 

[rushca01]

I believe your only sollution is to use a charging handle with a bigger latch. I'm sure you have found the BCM Gunfighter already but it seems to be getting rave reviews and I will more than likely pick one up for my current built. You may also try the PRI Gas Buster, it's really designed for shooting suppressed but does come with a bigger latch and the handle itself is bigger in the back allowing for more grip.

BCMGUNFIGHTER™ Charging Handle for AR-15, M16, M4

PRI Gas Buster Charging Handle

 

[BloodEclipse]

Buy the latch and replace it yourself and save $$$$

Model 1 Tactical Charging Handle Latch AR-15 Matte - MidwayUSA


PRI Big Latch Oversized Charging Handle Latch AR-15 Steel Matte - MidwayUSA

 

[Litlratt]

Slot the upper receiver, drill and tap the bcg for a bolt handle

 

[billyboyr6]

if i drill and tap, than i can completly do away with charging handle right? are there any down falls to doing this?

 

[Litlratt]

You'll need to plug the cavity where the charging handle was to prevent gasses from escaping there and the ejection port cover will no longer work.

 

[billyboyr6]

ill think about doing that. was actually looking at LAR's side bolt uppers to see how they made that work. just didnt think it was that simple. thanks for advice.

 

[Digital_photog]

I had that problem on my RRA Coyote. It now has a BCMGUNFIGHTER charging handle.

 

[IndyGunworks]

If i still had my junk ar laying around, i would be very very tempted to try this..... i would want to put it on the left side though. not the right.

 

[Litlratt]

Sling shooters use the right side for obvious reasons.

 

[billyboyr6]

I had that problem on my RRA Coyote. It now has a BCMGUNFIGHTER charging handle.

ill look that handle up and hceck it out. thanks