What riser to use to make this cowitness with regular AR-15 iron sights
1149346
You may have noticed that the UTG Medium Profile Riser Mount with 3 slots was listed along with this sight and that mount is generally good to co-witness your AR-15 iron sights. I have had to also use the Low Profile version on some guns but Medium should be fine.
1149347
UTG Medium Profile Riser Mount with 3 slots. This is the riser I am using with my rifle.
1149348
I use this one in one of my rifles, it's not high quality like Larue, it works great for it's price. http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Double-Single-Integral-System/dp/B004RNC8GA/ref=sr_1_76?ie=UTF8&qid;=1400686619&sr;=8-76&keywords;=utg+mount+sight
1125443
This is for a real AR yes. The folded height from the top of a ladder on the rail is just shy of 3/4 inch. It is bulky as some have said but so are almost all sights. A small riser for your scope would work if you want that route or the 45 angle sights could be an option. A low profile gas block might also work. These particular sights do not meet your original questions specs however.
2067703
no need for a riser, youll see the front sight but its no distracting, the eye relief is on the short side, youll have to mounted all the way back on the rail.
293215
should co witnness with front site post, if not then add riser. have to check to be sure, works on my s&w ar 15
2196048
I have a similar sight, same style, different brand name. This riser gives the actual red dot a height of 1.5 inches above your flat top. Also,the 5 slots line up to the exact length of the mount on the bottom of the sight. Hope that helps.
1020776
Yes, it should be enough. Risers just allow you to not strain your neck as much while trying to weld your cheek to the stock of your rifle. The only draw back is the amount of offset. I use a 3-9x42 scope with this riser and it brought the scope up to a very comfortable position; while also bringing the scope up high enough as to not have it black the charging handle.
1207813
You won't need a riser if you get rings that have a tall base. I first used Grand Slam rings but they were not tall enough and the scope was rubbing the rail at both ends. After getting taller quad lock rings, that problem was resolved. However if you want more than a few millimeters between the bottom of the scope and the rail, go with a riser as well as rings.
110341
I assume you have decided you really need a riser and cannot make do with high or extra-high scope rings. Make sure the length of the riser is a good match with the length of the rail on the AR7. Both should be the same length or the riser slightly shorter than the rail of the gun. If you need closer eye relief for an optic, just adding this riser won't help and you should consider buying an offset riser having a cantilevered extension on one end. Since the 1913 Picatinny rail is a military standard design, all such rails will fit together if the lengths are compatible.
998704
yes. as long as your scope rings fall between the slots provided. Note: with a 50mm scope, you wont be able to use a front sight taller than one inch without a ghosting effect. you may need a second riser if using with ar-15 with standard 2in a2 front sight.It is not unusual to stack these 1/2 inch risers.
2233876
It doesn't have the same height as the front sight on my standard mil-spec flat top ar15 front sight. I bought this based on these answers saying it was the correct height but it isn't high enough without buying a 1/2" riser
1858621
On my AR I do not have Iron sights but you can see through under the riser though I do not think there is enough room to see Iron sites, Sorry Bob
2239361
My Aimpoint Comp C3 came with a low rise mount included. Worked perfectly for what I wanted which was to mount as low as possible, forward, on an Ultimak rail. If one was going to use it on an AR you'd need a higher mount or a spacer block mount to raise it up.
690225
I use magpul sights. The basic mount does not absolute cowitness. I would try the cantilever mount.
355679
I have a front sight on mine also and didn't have to add any risers. I mounted and started shooting right away with no front sight in the way
1510813
That would make your front sight be substantially lower, and would only be effective if you were shooting out to 300+ yards. There are smaller quarter inch risers that will help a little bit more - but remember that you want your front and rear sights to be level if you're shooting at a closer range. Any further than your iron sights practical range, then you should be using a scope... Unless you're one of those hardcore guys trying to shoot the grand with iron sights and a rifle chambered in 5.56! +1 for the M&P; 15 Sport!
1938798
Should be high enough with this riser. It put my scope up enough to see over my AR15 front sight. It is strong but lite and easy to put on and off.
1637365
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.