AR optics issue

[thenewguyalaskan]

I have a Colt 6920 Socom with the traditional front ar-15 sight, I decided I liked the look of the front iron and the rear iron is not cheap, so taking it off just didn't seem like a good option. I wanted to run an optic on it and I decided that the Leupold VX-R Patrol 1.25-4x20mm with a 30mm tube will work great. I love leupold, so it was more about finding the scope they make that will work rather than looking at Aimpoint, EOTech, or Trijicon.

The problem I have is that I can see the front irons a little bit when the scope is at it's lowest power.

Any help that doesn't include me taking off the front iron will be greatly appreciated. The scope is mounted on a Burris PEPR mount, so I think maybe adding a 20 MOA base to it may bring it up higher, but that is speculation at best and ignorance at worst.

 

[4thPointOfContact]

If you concentrate, you can see glimpses of your nose in front of your eyes. But I bet you don't notice it constantly.
Use the scope more and you'll learn to 'tune out' the front sight shadow.

 

[thenewguyalaskan]

I figured that was it

I just haven't had an AR with the fixed front iron. New guy to guns for the most part. I have been shooting .22 and 30-30's my whole life and this year starting branching out to bigger calibers. Thanks for the reply.

 

[rcmodel]

Like said, look through the scope at the target at 50 - 100 yards away.

Not through the scope at the front sight and the wall while inside the house fretting over it!

rc

 

[Inebriated]

This is most likely a case of living room gun handling creating concerns.

Go to the range, do some drills, and then see if you still can't get past it. I'm willing to bet that you won't even notice it while you're focusing on doing a drill.

 

[greyling22]

don't turn the scope down that low.

 

[rcmodel]

But, but, but!

It gets worse when you turn it up!!

He just needs to go outside and shoot it!

rc

 

[Free&Cold]

You are experiencing (part of the sight picture that is referred to as) co-witness. Where the optics and irons line up... It's going to happen at low magnification due to the ergonomics of the platform... Assuming it is set up for the same hold with both... Consider it a good thing, go out and shoot it before worrying too much. It won't be a problem at higher magnifications. If it shoots well all is good. I love the advice above about issues showing up in the living room... I've been known to do the same thing... So true! Good luck...

 

[jmr40]

The front sight is visible and blocks the view when using irons and no one seems to think it is a problem. Why should it be an issue when using optics.