Bushnell TRS-25 Mounting Question

[Bubba_Leon]

Hello CalGunners,
I recently purchased a Bushnell TRS 25 for my home built AR.
From my research, I've noticed that most everyone mounts the optic to the furthest forward position (T13).

My question is: Is there any advantage to mounting it this way besides eye relief, and has anyone successfully mounted it further back.

I have an MBUS rear sight on the AR already so there seems to be plenty of room to mount the optic towards the middle.

Thanks for any info.

[cantcme]

You have a better field of view outside the scope with a forward mount

[Bubba_Leon]

Ah, that makes sense thanks!

[SuperSet]

If you mount it forward, you will have room to mount a magnifier behind it. I mount it on the end of the receiver as well, although in testing, I've found it quicker to pick up closer to the eye.

[LeftThumb]

The only required reasons for mounting a red dot sight far forward on the rail is as superset said for running a magnifier and/or for night vision. Frankly, I think a lot of people run it forward for looks. Mounting farther back will make up on smaller optics for a lack of field of view which is important if you're shooting in awkward positions or shooting when you're moving fast (basically when you can't maintain a perfect cheek weld). Particularly on small sights it will be easier to lose the dot in those situations. You may find you have less "situational awareness" with the optic close up as cantcme said, but I personally haven't found that to be a problem but that's me and my type of shooting and skill level. I suggest you mount it in a few positions in the type of shooting you do. Ultimately outside of those two hard req's it's a personal thing.

[ScottsBad]

The only required reasons for mounting a red dot sight far forward on the rail is as superset said for running a magnifier and/or for night vision. Frankly, I think a lot of people run it forward for looks. Mounting farther back will make up on smaller optics for a lack of field of view which is important if you're shooting in awkward positions or shooting when you're moving fast (basically when you can't maintain a perfect cheek weld). Particularly on small sights it will be easier to lose the dot in those situations. You may find you have less "situational awareness" with the optic close up as cantcme said, but I personally haven't found that to be a problem but that's me and my type of shooting and skill level. I suggest you mount it in a few positions in the type of shooting you do. Ultimately outside of those two hard req's it's a personal thing.

Yes. Try out some different positions pointing with both eyes open. If you can try it from a standing (or sitting) unsupported position that might be a good way to see what works for you. This is what works for me. For me each sight is different, some closer to rear, some to the front.