hd2000fxdl 422 Posted February 2, 2012 This is a very good video on the subject of "what the heck would you want that for" for offset sights on your tactical rifle. At first you might think, like many of us did, that they have become popular just because people like to look like they are going "gangsta" during competitions, by holding their rifles sideways, but that isn't the case. XS Sights has developed these 45 degree offset sights for both tactical and competition shooters who are using optics with magnification, and who may have to switch between very close and very far targets quickly. At magnification it is very hard to "find" close targets in your scope, and your field of view is extremely compromised, as is your peripheral vision, because your eye is focussed into the magnification. In such cases, you can leave your scope at magnification and just turn the rifle sideways to use the fixed sights for close shots. This video is worth a watch if you use an optic with magnification on your tactical rifle XS Sight System Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 2, 2012 makes perfect sense in my mind, just need to train with them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted February 2, 2012 Having handled various versions of the offset sighting at SHOT, I have to say the best option IMO, is a small reflex sight mounted more forward on the rail. It takes some time to get the rifle's rear sight where it needs to be when using the offset irons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 2, 2012 Guns and gear did a segment on these. Seemed like a good idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted February 2, 2012 Jerry M uses a setup like that in competition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted February 2, 2012 It's not gangsta. It's 3-gun'ish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socom 19 Posted February 2, 2012 pretty neat site system Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
