Is a typical AR15 scope mount too high for a FAL?

[2AOK]

I'm not an optics guy.

I bought an AR15 and like it more than I thought I would. I'm tempted to buy a Sig Tango MSR 1-6x24 scope (with mount) for the AR, but would also like to mount it on a FAL (picatinny top cover) temporarily to see how accurate the FAL is at 100 yards.

I don't want to buy additional lower rings because Sig-on-FAL will be temporary. Do you think shooting without benefit of a raised cheek weld matched to the tall AR mount will give accurate results?

 

[flatlander]

Yes. I put med rings on one with a 40mm obj and it was just right.

 

[42769vette]

Very typical.

 

[2AOK]

Yes. I put med rings on one with a 40mm obj and it was just right.

I'm sure those medium-height rings worked well, but the Sig Tango comes with a good mount at typical (tall) AR height. I want use that on the FAL if it'll work for my limited purposes.

The only scoped rifles I own were passed down to me from my Dad. They're set up for proper cheek weld and are a pleasure to shoot. I don't have experience shooting with a scope mounted too high, so I'm hoping you guys can advise me.

 

[flatlander]

That will put it awful high. The other problem would be having the clearance to adjust the power ring. You may as well try it but I would still go with rings that would put it lower. It's got a little different impulse than an AR and not having a good cheek weld may have negative consequences.

 

[2AOK]

That will put it awful high. The other problem would be having the clearance to adjust the power ring. You may as well try it but I would still go with rings that would put it lower. It's got a little different impulse than an AR and not having a good cheek weld may have negative consequences.

Good points. If I mount this, or any scope permanently to a FAL I'll get a decent set of medium rings. I haven't done that already because the rear peep sight is probably going to be in the way.

My experience with FAL is that the recoil impulse is surprisingly tame. Kind of a PUSH rather than a jolt. I think the AR mount will result in sort of a "chin weld" but am hoping that'll be okay for just sighting in from a bench at 100 yards.

 

[johntheplinker]

Since it is only a temp thing, you could put some foam on the top of the stock and hold it in place with some vet wrap or an ace bandage. It would be a lot better than a chin weld.