eseaton 2 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) I am sure the info can be pulled out of the numerous posts here but a search brings up too numerous posts to go through. Does anyone know if there is any kind of mount that can be attached from the side of a tri-rail forward handguard (Hellion with picatinny rails) that will curve upward and over the top to mount a red dot sight on a 8" shorty I am finishing up? I removed the side mounted sight base and filled the holes on the build already so that is not an option. Secondly, which red dot sights are good and will withstand the recoil/shock of a 8" shorty? Any pics or links appreciated. eseaton Edited August 9, 2009 by eseaton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GPalmer 1 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) I've had good luck with an EOTech 512 so far but I don't know of any forends that meet your needs. Mine is mounted on a rail Tony Rumore mounted though I don't believe he does tham anymore. He told me mine would be the last one he ever did. I'd love to know if you find something though. Oh yeah pic at left... Edited August 9, 2009 by Glocker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eseaton 2 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I've had good luck with an EOTech 512 so far but I don't know of any forends that meet your needs. Mine is mounted on a rail Tony Rumore mounted though I don't believe he does tham anymore. He told me mine would be the last one he ever did. I'd love to know if you find something though. Oh yeah pic at left... Thanks for the info, Glocker. Hey builders, this might be a chance to make a product that is not (at least commonly) available. A mount that attaches to a tri-rail handguard that comes up and over barrel with picatinny rail mount on top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TO THE FLOOR IN A 63 121 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I bought one of these...but it is a rear mount. I'm happy with the quality...going to put an EOTech on it. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=135619827 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eseaton 2 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Maybe Kross could make one to fit their new Hellion tri-railed handguard. I would buy one in a heart beat. Hey Zach of Kross, Are you out there? eseaton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KROSS FA 14 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I posted this in the other thread but wanted to post here as well. Cobra and I are discussing getting this project in motion. He has a lot on his plate so I'm not sure what kind of timeframe we're looking at yet but his work is top notch and will be worth the wait. The best thing about this design will be the ability to remove the hand guard without having to detach and mess with the upper mount, meaning you won't have to re-sight your optic every time you take the hand guard off for cleaning, etc. Thanks, Zach KROSS FA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GPalmer 1 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 That would be incredibly cool. The red dot and the Saiga are a great combination. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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