On Sun, 7 May 2017 11:31:39 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 5/7/17 10:49 AM, wrote:

Tactical optics tend to be mounted higher than the scope on a varmint
rifle. Different type of optic, different sport, different kind of
shooter and done at a much faster pace.
You are right that AR optics have to be mounted higher because there
is virtually no drop at the comb. That was one thing that prompted the
"handle" (for iron sights)


I have this on two of my rifles, the Mini-14 and the CZ 512, and a
"fancier" laced-on leather one on my Henry lever action rifle:

http://tinyurl.com/k8hpxst

When I had my AR, I mounted the scope so it would co-witness with the
steel front sight.


In sporting terms you are more of a varmint shooter even if your
"woodchucks" are plastic or steel.
Tactical shooters tend to be more of a run and gun style where you are
not welding your cheek on the stock regulating your breathing and
trying to shoot between heartbeats. If you hit the steel, it is a hit.
Tight groups do not score any more than barely nicking the edge.