I don't seem to be too bad shooting using just a rear BUIS and the fron A2 fixed sight on my AR. I'm thinking of moving on to an optic. For those of you with the fixed sight, what optic/mount options are you using. If you could use specifics (make/model/price) that would be very helpful.

 

Mount:

 

Optic:

 

Witness:

 

Magnifier:

 

Magnifier mount:

 

 

Thanks

James

I have a vortex strike fire infront of a Troy diamond sight. Cowitnesses great with great target acquisition. Less then 200 new still I believe one of the best bangs for your buck out there

 

 

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I have a vortex strike fire infront of a Troy diamond sight. Cowitnesses great with great target acquisition. Less then 200 new still I believe one of the best bangs for your buck out there

 

 

Sent from my hidden under ground bunker between Taco Bell and the dry cleaner

 

Mount?

Looks like this it's the mount it came with very solid

 

 

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I would personally go with a lower 1/3 co-witness set up if possible, this way the dot will sit above the front site and not on it.

I would personally go with a lower 1/3 co-witness set up if possible, this way the dot will sit above the front site and not on it.

 

As in?

I would personally go with a lower 1/3 co-witness set up if possible, this way the dot will sit above the front site and not on it.

 

^^^^This^^^

Plus please just buy an aimpoint.....

with a Larue Mount would be my choice.

 

People will spend $500 on ammo but only $200-300 on an optic.. Doesn't make sense to me..

AR#1

Mount: PA Cantilever Mount

Optic:PA 30mm red dot

Witness:1/3

Magnifier:Vortex 3x

Magnifier mount:PA flip to side

 

AR#2

Mount: Vortex Standard mount with Shim

Optic: Vortex Sparc

Witness: 1/3

Magnifier:none

Magnifier mount:none

I would personally go with a lower 1/3 co-witness set up if possible, this way the dot will sit above the front site and not on it.

 

Why would that matter? If its cowitnessed shouldn't the dot and tip of the front sight have the same point of impact?

 

ETA: I think I get what you are saying, when NOT looking through the rear buis it will be above the front sight

^^^^This^^^

Plus please just buy an aimpoint.....

with a Larue Mount would be my choice.

 

People will spend $500 on ammo but only $200-300 on an optic.. Doesn't make sense to me..

 

I appreciate any and all advice. I'm looking for specifics as well to narrow down any type of errors when purchasing on my part.

AR#1

Mount: PA Cantilever Mount

Optic:PA 30mm red dot

Witness:1/3

Magnifier:Vortex 3x

Magnifier mount:PA flip to side

 

AR#2

Mount: Vortex Standard mount with Shim

Optic: Vortex Sparc

Witness: 1/3

Magnifier:none

Magnifier mount:none

 

Thank you. I appreciate the specifics.

If you are near 07059 you can check out my setup in person

 

 

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I'm actually on the hunt for rings for my AR. I'm going to be putting this Leupold 3x9x40 scope I got on sale at Cabela's on it. Currently have Magpul MBUS in the rear, and an A2 front sight.

I want to run quick detach rings so I can take it off easily and mount it on my 15-22.

Mount: LT660 LaRue x2, Daniel Defense T1 mount x1, Yankee Hill EoTech Riser x1

 

Optic: Aimpoint T1 x3, EoTech x1

 

Witness: lower 1/3 on all

 

Magnifier: None

 

Magnifier mount: None

As in?

I use the RRA EOTech co-witness mount with fixed rear site, with an EOtech XPS2, you can't use a magnifier with that set up, but there are plenty of options for a 1/3 co witness, all you need is a rail riser, or a mount that has it built in. It's pretty common/popular so you should have tons of options. if i were to do it again i would get the T1 and find a good 1/3 co-witness mount, if your using folding front and rear sites i would keep it at absolute co-witness.

I will be going with a larue 660 w/ a T1 on top, once I save up enough.

one option you have is grinding down that a2 front sight into a low profile gas block and putting a flip up along with whatever optic you choose. thats what ill be doing when i get my upper on monday. i would change it out but the muzzle break is already welded on so i dont really have many options. as far as optics tho, im probably going with an aimpoint pro. comes with its own mount and from what ive read they are pretty good. cheaper that some of aimpoints other stuff which is way out of my price range.