how does the front site on ar15 effect view
1361439
DWithds on what sought set up you have. I have a flat top receiver with flip up back up sights which I have no problems Work
1361440
It doesn't really. There is a bit of a ghost of the front sight in the bottom if your view but it really isn't an issue.
1361441
You can see a shadow of the front post in the bottom third of the field of view. It really doesn't affect anything.
1361442
You wouldn't be able to cowitness through the lense anyways. Bc it's magnified, this is why you should use either the tunnel, or bump it WAY up and go underneath - if thats even possible. Or you can mount side irons at a 45°.
2076543
I have a flat top with offset front sight, but with the Nikon mounts it should not impede the reticle or center of target but it will show in the site picture.
1107938
As long as you have front iron sites similar to the AR then you shouldn't have an issue.
879310
No, the front site will stick up into your field of view. That being said, it depends on the power of your scope as to whether or not you will notice it. I use this mount with a Nikon P-223 3-9x and I only notice a glare my front site on the lowest zoom and when in direct sunlight. At 100 yards, I can still keep 30 rounds within a four inch radius. I have heard that you can swap out the front sight for a gas block, but I haven't tried it yet.
709787
Front sight would be in the field of view unless you mounted this with a riser rail.
427599
No harm in trying it with the front sight post - if you crank it up to 4x (or slightly less?), you shouldn't see the front sight post.I don't know at what lower power the post will appear (as anything other than a blurb), but I'd think you could adjust it @ 1x etc. (where you'll be using it as a red dot) to rest just over the front sight?Mine currently resides on a 22AR, which happens to be the first AR type rifle I've had without a fixed front sight post.I have an ACOG (4x) and the front sight post doesn't bother me a bit looking through it - the front sight post is almost translucent when looking thru the scope - I'd actually have to look for it in order to know it's there @ 4x. No harm in trying it with the front sight post - if you crank it up to 4x (or slightly less?), you shouldn't see the front sight post.I don't know at what lower power the post will appear (as anything other than a blurb), but I'd think you could adjust it @ 1x etc. (where you'll be using it as a red dot) to rest just over the front sight?Mine currently resides on a 22AR, which happens to be the first AR type rifle I've had without a fixed front sight post.I have an ACOG (4x) and the front sight post doesn't bother me a bit looking through it - the front sight post is... » Read More No harm in trying it with the front sight post - if you crank it up to 4x (or slightly less?), you shouldn't see the front sight post.I don't know at what lower power the post will appear (as anything other than a blurb), but I'd think you could adjust it @ 1x etc. (where you'll be using it as a red dot) to rest just over the front sight?Mine currently resides on a 22AR, which happens to be the first AR type rifle I've had without a fixed front sight post.I have an ACOG (4x) and the front sight post doesn't bother me a bit looking through it - the front sight post is almost translucent when looking thru the scope - I'd actually have to look for it in order to know it's there @ 4x. « Show Less
1305703
I don't have a front sight on mine. It shouldn't if the front sight flips down. I love this scope.
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
717073
It seems to depend on who answers the question. The sights I received are on the same plane and the front sight does not work with a low profile gas block. It seems that the order fulfillment companies are sending out each type randomly.
882694
It's hard to say as I have a red dot on there now. I just looked from the barrel back towards the stock and then rail looks higher than the sight. It may block it.
654733
Yes, the rear sight will line up properly with an A2 front sight post on your set up. Even though I have these sights on a 15-22, I tested the rear sight on my AR15 (M&P15X - has the fixed A2 front sight post) in order to answer this question.
1043753
I have mine mounted on my M4, and have no front sight blockage. I did replace the standard plate, with a quick release plate, but they are the same height. Good Scope!
801445
I do not have any front sights on my weapon at this time. But to help i researched the product. http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-strikefire-red-dot-ring-extra-high-absolute-co-witnessThe site states absolute, and i think they assume an A2 front sight on most AR-15s. However, i would measure from the base of your rail up to 37mm, then see if it makes a straight line to the tip of the A2 sight? I did'nt shine in geometry class but I think that would be a good double check to make sure. Good luck man! BTW the scope is awesome!
1637367
my ar is a flattop but i do not think the sightmark will clear your fixed front sight without a modified mount. it is my understanding that most people co-witness the red dot with the front sight.
315658
Yes, it clears perfectly on an AR15. the front sight is still in the scope view, but so close that it's not visible. The rear iron sight should be folded for proper use. Worked great on my 1" scope
1942869
I don't know as I never received to correct sights after 3 attempts. Amazon kept sending AK sights not AR-15 sights. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
271488
no, it won't. However, my clone was built without a rear sight and i removed the front sight and replaced it with a low-profile gas block in order to use a longer forearm rail system. didn't need the iron sights as this scope has them built in above the optics. zoom in on the pic and you can see them. these sights are way better, in my opinion, to the iron sights that are usually found on ar's.