Can a rear iron site be mounted behind this Burris fast fire red dot sight? If not does anyone know of a red dot sight where a rear iron site can being mounted in case the red dot should fail?
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Previous answer was primarily in reference to a AR-15 type platform, though as with others answers there are many options and directly depends on what weapon the site is intended to be mounted on.
1274164
I would think you could mount it on a high rise see through bracket but I don't know how or if it will affect sighting in the red dot
1274165
ifyou would mount it foward on a mount rail and had a rear sight that fits your rail it might work
1274166
In most cases you will need a riser, Burris sells a real nice one that also guards the site and contains a assembly & adjustment tool. But you can also use a very inexpensive riser as well. The Burris Fast Fire is my favorite site, I own 3 of them, and considering buying more. Aim small, miss small.
1274167
Yes it can, lone wolf can recess the slide and mount iron sights as back up. It is called a combat cut, I have had it done to 3 guns. Look up Lone Wolf on the internet.
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You have a few options. If your wanting to mount a red dot / holographic sight on a rifle in a AR-15 platform. EOTech is one or you can mount it on a slant so you would be rotating your rifle 1/4 turn to see through the Burris fast fire. If your mounting it on a pistol your outta luck trying to use both sights
1269924
I put the red dot all the way back in the mount. So the front was flush against the mount. Its a standard rail mount. Very easy to install.
232321
I had never intended to mount a scope on mine, but I just took a look at it .I don't see any reason that you couldn't remove the rear site and mount a scope on it. It is a good bow, Just be sure you have a cocking devise .
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if not you can put 1" riser blocks under Neath the see thru mounts that is the way I did it on my smith & Wesson p22 I have the laser under Neath my barrel and a big scope on top and can see my iron sights with no problem so if it don't work just with the scope mounts you can but 1" riser monts form Amazon and I know that worked for me
1402777
Possibly. Sights (front & rear) and red dot need to be on the same sight plane. Good luck.
609844
I personally love the Burris Mac. No problem with it yet. Put about 1000 rounds through my .556. I like the fact that I can also use it as a red dot and switch to long distance. Also if battery dies you can still see the reticle. No need for back up sights. Hope this helps.
858451
Yes you can. Has rails on top for sights. I use fastfire ( Burris ) You can put on Doktor, EOTech or any type of sight. If you don't want to have a reflex sight, the mount comes with upper rings without a rail.
133832
Yes, it is possible to fit optics on this gun. THIS GUN CAN NOT SUPPORT A RAIL which means you have to get a specialized red dot sight (or something along the lines) that fits right over the iron sight. I personally like the iron sights but a red dot should work fine
1223089
The Fastfire will mount directly to the rail if you buy the Fastfire with the rail mount. I purchased the Fastfire with out the rail mount and then you need to buy the Rugger mount. It cost more to do that but I liked the look. Hope this helps.
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The supplied mounts work well, as long as your gun is listed. I have the front site on a HK P-30L and love it. the supplied bases will raise the center of the red dot above the front site correct height so you would not use the front site unless the DeltaPooint sight failed, and Leupold DeltaPoints just don't fail. I have had mine for 2 + years now and have had no issues. I also have one on a 1911 in 38 Super.
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The Burris FF has a specific mount that mounts to the Ruger Lite. It is a bit more money but will make a better fix and will not be as big as the rail you now have in place. I have a Burris FF on my Ruger Lite and it makes a very good set-up. You will enjoy it. Rhea Reed
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Yes, the iron sights are perfectly usable with this rail as long as no scope is mounted (which is probably why you want this mount anyway). When a scope or red dot is mounted the iron sights are covered completely, meaning you would have to take the time to remove the scope if you needed your iron sights!
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Without a riser, the front sight is visible, but not a distraction. However, I don't mind it, with a rear buis you can cowitness pretty well, and almost zero the dot with your irons.
1223090
If you buy the Fast Fire III with picatinny mount you can mount it to the rail . This allows you to mount FFIII using the rear sight dovetail .
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Yes. I keep one on top of my AR right in front on my rear sight and it does not obstruct my ability to use the iron sights. In fact, it makes it much better. I made a YouTube video review of this light with it on an AR. Search Hilight P5S review there. This is a great little light.
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I witness with the matech and a Troy hk front. I use a red dot on with a hi tug ring on a 1/2" riser and get a lower 1/3 Caithness. Never take my red dot off and have used the irons out to 400 yds. I just turn off the red dot for distance shots. Use this set up in 3 Gun matches. Works well and the MaTech is great. Jack
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I had my gun smith install both. He has a jig to drill the holes for the rear sight. Drilled and tapped. And the front sight was welded on. Let a pro do it on this one. It will work and look great. Regards. Helmut 1*