Scope Mounting a FAL

CS8161

February 23, 2004 10:45

I recently bought an DSA FAL and then bought a Tapco slip on dust cover weaver style mount. Does the rear sight have to come off to mount a scope? I have a 3-9x40 scope and even with high rings, the scope contacts the rear sight. Must I use a compact scope? Has anyone mounted a scope on an FAL that can give me some options?
Thanks for any input!

Chris8161
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  draginfish

  February 23, 2004 10:54

  Go here for an answer http://www.falfiles.com/forums/

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  richbug

  February 23, 2004 11:17

  I have one of the tapco gen 3 mounts on mine with a 3-9x40 full size. I used Tapco's see thru rings and have just enough clearance for the rear sight. You might try moving the scope rearward a little. The mount works really well,but is heavy, and my only gripe is that every time I add something to the rifle it gets heavier. I am up to 14 lbs empty.
  
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  CS8161

  February 23, 2004 11:40

  Thanks for the info, I think I will try the see thru rings to get some more height. I have the gen 3 mount as well, and it appears to be well made.
  
  
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