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 Offset iron sights
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07/03/14 05:50 AM
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SkiBuck
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Has anyone ever used iron sights with offset rails for short range? Does it work well?
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Re: Offset iron sights
[Re: SkiBuck]
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07/03/14 11:56 AM
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tannerlst
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They work ok for close range . I had some from XS sights for a while but lost the windage adjustment deal . Still got em laying around somewhere
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Re: Offset iron sights
[Re: SkiBuck]
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07/04/14 01:39 PM
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Vern1
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Look at a Dueck Defense RTS set. They were developed for competition shoting and work well. They are expensive but there are lots of knockoffs out there for around 50.00 a set. When I still stalked around pig hunting, I had a 6x scope on top and a set of RTSs on the right side. Transition is very fast and natural after you flip it a few times. They worked just like a standard iron sight and zeroed and held it pretty well. Definitely good enough for what they are intended for. Only used them once on a hunt but was glad they were on there for a closeup and personal visit with a pig. 
Last edited by Vern1; 07/04/14 01:40 PM.
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Re: Offset iron sights
[Re: SkiBuck]
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07/04/14 06:26 PM
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SkiBuck
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Thanks for the info. I recently purchased a ruger sr762 that came with iron sights. I took those off so I could mount my scope and now they are just sitting in the case. Your picture looks like what I had in mind. Seems like that would work for close range stuff. I'll have to give it a try.
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Re: Offset iron sights
[Re: SkiBuck]
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07/04/14 10:16 PM
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Loaded
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I bought the GDT knockoff ones for $19 shipped on Amazon and they have been fine. Mounted to the rail fine and seem to hold zero on my 6.8 SPC AR.
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Re: Offset iron sights
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07/05/14 12:19 AM
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Tactical Cowboy
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Get a 1-4,6, or 8x scope with a throw lever. Offsets went the way of the dodo for multigun.
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Re: Offset iron sights
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07/05/14 01:50 AM
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I've looked at some many times. But the nice, name brand ones sure ain't cheap. Never heard anything bad, except for some of those cheap gunshow knock offs they sell.
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Re: Offset iron sights
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07/05/14 08:52 PM
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RKHarm24
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Re: Offset iron sights
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07/06/14 05:33 AM
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Look at a Dueck Defense RTS set. They were developed for competition shoting and work well. They are expensive but there are lots of knockoffs out there for around 50.00 a set. When I still stalked around pig hunting, I had a 6x scope on top and a set of RTSs on the right side. Transition is very fast and natural after you flip it a few times. They worked just like a standard iron sight and zeroed and held it pretty well. Definitely good enough for what they are intended for. Only used them once on a hunt but was glad they were on there for a closeup and personal visit with a pig. +1. I have that same exact set and they are wonderful. Full A2 type rear sights, easy to use and accurate.
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