scopes and sights

[tb8520]

Do iron sights work along with a red dot scope or should the iron sights be removed?

 

[shibumiseeker]

They can work right along with them. Co-witness the dot with the sights and you have a combination that works regardless of the red dot being on.

 

[tb8520]

So is the red dot useless then? I just purchased a strikefire red/green dot scope but they sent the wrong ring so it doesn't sit high enough. Should I just buy a new ring that is taller?

 

[shibumiseeker]

Not useless, but it will probably annoy you. Most people center the iron sights in the middle of the field of view, or in the lower 1/3. That's the neat thing about red dot sights or Holographic Weapons Sights like the Eotech, but if you want the dot centered in the field of view then you will need a riser or taller rings for the Strikefire.

 

[esrice]

Do iron sights work along with a red dot scope or should the iron sights be removed?

To add to shibumiseeker's helpful response. . . .

Here is an example of co-witnessing your irons with your red dot.

And here is what it looks like from the shooter's perspective.

 

[jeremy]

Sights are for wussies...

Real Men just point the Boomstick in the direction of what needs to be destroyed by pure instinct!