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I am new to the site, and just bought a new Windham Weaponry WW-15 flat top yesterday ($870, so I thought I made out well considering the latest news). I am looking to get some BUIS for it for now, and likely an optic for it later.

I have done some research and one thing I noticed is that even the high-dollar sights (e.g., Troy Ind. $200) do not appear to be adjustable, for windage or elevation. How close are these to the true point of impact of each rifle they can be mounted on?

Maybe I have it all wrong-- any guidance to a good BUIS (so I can start shooting) would be greatly appreciated!
 
Typically, the front post rotates in and out for elevation and the rear sighs are adjustable for windage only.
 
KAC makes a sight thats adjustable for windage and elevation.

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No, it is a complete flat top, I believe the front sight will go on what is referred to as the 'gas block'.... So I will need both front and rear. And I may be shooting with iron for another year or so before I can pay for a good optic.
 
Whatever front sight you get should be elevation adjustable. You do need to be sure to get the proper height sight. There are special height sights to use when mounting to a gas block that sits lower than the receiver rail.
 
This might be controversial but it you have a new gun, are new to shooting and can choose only one low/mid-priced sighting setup, I'd suggest you consider a modestly priced red-dot instead of a BUIS.
The Vortex Sparc (SPARC?) has gotten wide acclaim, costs less than $200 and provides a much more usable design than a BUIS.
I suspect that many will say that:
1. Starting with a BUIS is the best way to learn
2. Since a BUIS is the most dependable, if you only have one setup, make it a BUIS
3. The Vortex Sparc (or one or two others in that price range) is not sufficiently dependable as your only site.
My take is that, unless you are an operator or a LEO, and/or you are certain that you will require your AR for immediate defensive purposes (in which case, you're way behind in learning to use it), that the red-dot system is just a better way to go.
Easier to aim, helps learn two-eyes-open shooting, extremely dependable, more enjoyable and rewarding, simpler to adjust.
Just my take. On my long-guns, I either have red-dots, optics, or (for my AR) both. I don't even own a BUIS other than on my MP5 clone and it came with the gun.
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P.S. BTW, I have no relationship, financially or otherwise, with Vortex other than being a customer of theirs.
 
I had a friend with the same issue, really nice lightweight BCM rifle, sights NOT adjustable for windage. Was really frustrating.
 
I have never heard of an AR rear sight that is not adjustable for windage. All front sights are adjustable for elevation, and all rear sights are adjustable for windage. Some rear sights are adjustable for elevation in some fashion too, though it is normally related to ballistic compensation, not zeroing.
 
I would suggest a set of Magpul Mbus folding rear sights. Very durable polymer and extremely legit in fit and function.

Also, consider Vortex Strikefire for optics.
 
You cannot use the magpul front sight. It's not made to go on the gas block.

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B!ngo said:
This might be controversial but it you have a new gun, are new to shooting and can choose only one low/mid-priced sighting setup, I'd suggest you consider a modestly priced red-dot instead of a BUIS.
The Vortex Sparc (SPARC?) has gotten wide acclaim, costs less than $200 and provides a much more usable design than a BUIS.
I suspect that many will say that:
1. Starting with a BUIS is the best way to learn
2. Since a BUIS is the most dependable, if you only have one setup, make it a BUIS
3. The Vortex Sparc (or one or two others in that price range) is not sufficiently dependable as your only site.
My take is that, unless you are an operator or a LEO, and/or you are certain that you will require your AR for immediate defensive purposes (in which case, you're way behind in learning to use it), that the red-dot system is just a better way to go.
Easier to aim, helps learn two-eyes-open shooting, extremely dependable, more enjoyable and rewarding, simpler to adjust.
Just my take. On my long-guns, I either have red-dots, optics, or (for my AR) both. I don't even own a BUIS other than on my MP5 clone and it came with the gun.
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P.S. BTW, I have no relationship, financially or otherwise, with Vortex other than being a customer of theirs.
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Really good advise here.

Other RDS I have tried are Bushnell TRS-25 and Burris XTS-135. Haven't tried anything from Primary Arms yet but I hear good reviews of them on the inter webs often.
BUIS is nothing more than a back up to your main sight system. Why not go for the sight you will use first and most?
 
I personally recommend the Matech BUIS. It is what the military uses on the majority of its m4/m16 rifles. They are very durable, have adjustments for windage, and preset elevation. The best part is that you can usually find these on ebay for around $25-$35 new.
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I read that a polymer sight such as the Magpul can melt on a gas block, so will stay away from that.

I shot the M-16 during service in the early 90's, so I am familiar with using the platform. I have shot for many years, I am primarily a hunter that lives in the sticks where it would take forever for LE to get out to me, and the best long-range defense options I have are deer rifles or slugs. So sfter many years of 'wishing' I finally bought this AR (along with a WASR-10 AK), in light of recent goings-on.

So I did not buy the rifle for recreation, just needed a good defense rifle that would also fill the white space between 22LR and 7mm mag, a good fit for coyotes. Therefore, I would like an optic for coyotes and accurate long range, BUIS to back that up, and buy one of them now so I can start shooting.

Thanks for all the replies so far
 
I wouldn't mount a polymer sight to a gas block.
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Why? Have them on mine and it works just fine. The gas block will not get hot enough to hurt the sight unless you are burning through hundreds of rds as fast as possible.
 
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