Originally Posted by
Armati
Question for guys running STG-58 stocks with optics.
Do you find the optic still sits too high?
Oh yeah.
You really need to build up a good cheek piece and there are several after-market options.
Simultaneously you need to get the lowest rings you can, on a standard variable mag scope like a 3-9x42 that still means at least "high" rings. So to get any lower you're going to have to go with smaller glass...say 1-4x20ish even still I don't think it's going to get that much better.
I decided to embrace the short-comings and mostly use an ACOG 3x30 which is a fabulous optic for a FAL. The TA51 mount is the lowest Trij makes and can be used on the compact model as well (only attach one screw). It's for the standard ACOG chassis instead of TA60 which is what you find on compact models (1.5-3x) which are meant for an AR and way too high for the FAL.
If you haven't bought a mount yet and you're looking at an ACOG the DSA ACOG Heavy Duty Mount is what I would buy.
There isn't an ideal solution. It's going to require some compromise in your technique/setup. I don't get anywhere near the cheek weld I'd like, but all in all it shoots damn well.
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