I'm "torn" between the Vortex SPARC red dot & their Strikefire Models. Would both co-witness w/the iron sights?
925316
I can tell you I have Magpul MBUS & The SPARC... they co-witness very nicely.
925317
The SPARC comes with mounts that give you an absolute co-witness (sights and dot lined up all the time) and lower 1/3 co-witness (the sight is placed a little higher so if you pick your head up a bit, the iron sights won't be in the way but you are still able to co-witness and use the irons if you drop your head down a bit). The Strikefire has better battery life and has a larger objective lens. It has an absolute co-witness out of the box but you can buy a mount for a lower 1/3 co-witness for about $30.
925318
Both can be set up to cowitness - I would recommend the Strikefire for a rifle, as the glass is a bit bigger in diameter, and thus has a bit bigger usable view.
925319
Yes they both will. I like the sparc better because of weight. But they both co-witness irons
925320
Not sure about the StrikeFire, but the Sparc will. It comes with 3 different risers. 2 of which are a direct attachment. The third is to raise the other 2 (they both are different heights) if they are are to short. Also know that the Sparc had a smaller MOA red dot and comes with a screw in 2x magnifier.
925321
yes both can provide a full or lower 1/3'rd cowitness with iron sights, the sparc comes with all the necessary mounts and depending on wich strikefire you buy you may get all the mounts for both co witness heights or just one. Both are great optics the Sparc is what I lean towards simply because its lighter, dont listen to the people who say since the Sparc is smaller you have a smaller field of view. If you shoot with both eyes open like you should with a Red dot, the Sparc will actually provide a better field of view because there is less metal in from of your eyes
1539951
No problem with iron sights. I modified to allow easier cleaning. (Then I replaced the whole thing with the Tapco which costs $10 more and couldn't be happier).
1026561
No, you can use the mounts supplied to use a co-witness set up. The one drawl back is the sight is small and may limit your vision through the optic to see your sights. Either way you can still use the irons through thr optic.
2001936
Count on zeroing it again, plan on returning this sight, I returned three to cabelas before buying a vortex sparc and never having issues again
1998193
Yes..need to buy one made for this model. I have one ...found very hard to get red dot set ...so not happy with it. If I had to do it again I would go for optics with good cross hair sights.
1766343
This is an amazing red dot that performs well when paired with the .233 cartridge. However the question is how high do you want your optic. I have this model (with the cantilever mount) and the centerline ( middle of the lens) is 1 7/8 of an inch above a flat top AR. Depending on what stock you use. Personally since the optic and boreline will be closer I would go with the Strikefire 505 for your Ruger.
2283927
Most assuredly yes. Even if the red dot goes out, send it back to vortex and they will repair or replace for free
1483502
You will not be able to co-witness the front iron due to the magnification of the ACOG. I would recommend the AimPoint CompM4s if you want the total picture.
2272461
I mounted standard flip up iron sights in my AR. You can see the sights great right through the multi dot. Don't know why the reticle on top or a later on the side wouldn't work also. Very versital!
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!
806847
i had no problem with a strikefire, I was using a cantilever 1/3 lower co witness, i could see the top black rim just a hair
169542
My Strikefire came with the magnifier and the mount. You will need to choose which mount you want. I believe there's only two choices. 1) Low Hunting mount. 2) High AR mount if you want an absolute co-witness with your BUIS. I hope this helps.
1064192
This comes with a lower 1/3 cowitness, cantilever mount. I have it on an AR and it allows the front sight to sit in the lower one-third of the viewing window, leaving the red dot above the front sight. There is a separate true cowitness mount available from Vortex that will have your red dot line up dead center with the front sight.
2006868
I compared my old M&PC; sights to my old Shield sights.they look close. The shield rear seems not quite as wide but by eyeball the dovetail seems to be the same profile. I have the Big Dot on my compact and wife's (my) Shield. The only reason my full size doesn't have them is because I'm putting a RMR and suppressor height sights on it.
409991
The Strikefire comes with all the hardware for your AR. If you have iron sights it will easily co-witness.
2195524
I had my gun smith install both. He has a jig to drill the holes for the rear sight. Drilled and tapped. And the front sight was welded on. Let a pro do it on this one. It will work and look great. Regards. Helmut 1*
1357844
i have mounted a RED Dot Sight and it works perfect for my use, I Haven't install anything else. But i'm almost totally sure that with a red dot is more than you will need.