Oh yes! I agree completely Robin. I was just outlining what I believe would be the only option, like that. There are also the forward extended, 1-piece scope scope mount/ring assemblies, as used by many AR15s. They can can mount a scope “fairly” far forward. But with that much eye relief, you would need a pistol scope.

Im curious Oystershooter, what is it about that set up that attracts you? Is it for the looks? Which of course, is fine....just that from a performance standpoint, a scope with normal eye relief is the better performer. And if it’s iron sights you are after, the longer eye relief is even MORE an advantage.