I'm "torn" between the Vortex SPARC red dot &amp; their Strikefire Models. Would both co-witness w/the iron sights?
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.
1595183
The vortex lines up with my eotech well. The biggest difference between the vortex magnifier and the eotech is the picture window. You definitely have a larger viewing window with the eotech. This does not make a lot of difference at 100 yards and for me, the price of the vortex made it a much better buy than spending another 500 on eotech
1445997
No, but none of the others will either. The crosshairs will be all you see from 3x and up. Only on low power will you even see the front sight. Now you may get lucky like I did, when my scope is on low power (1x to 2.5x) I can see and use the front sight post, but this is a freak bit of luck, but not guarenteed. I say get it anyway, if you feel it's too low you can buy an inexpensive riser
801447
I do not use the rear site. it does co witness just fine. I'm thinking of using an eotech fr my front sites. over all... I'd recommend this site. works for my Kriss.
632351
It is a matter of personal preference mostly. An absolute co-witness should "Dead Center" the optics Red/Green Dot Reticle in the center of the optic, and align with with your BUIS (Back.Up.Iron.Sights) in the middle of your tube . With a lower one-thirds Co-witness, your Iron sights will appear through your Red Dot Reticles tube, in the lower one-thirds quadrant of your Red Dot Tube. Depending on the height of your picatinny Rail setup, you can Add/Remove a 1/3rds Riser mount, to adjust your red dot sight so that it aligns properly with your Irons. Which ever one you go with, try it out first and see how everything lines up together. If it isn't quite right, try the 1/3rds Riser mount. I know that TruGlo makes one.
269830
sorry for late reply. I would highly recommned it. this is no aimpoint, but its not too cheap or shabby. I have also heard that Primary Arms does a good red dot. You may want to check out that option. For the price you cant beat it.
74090
I used both on my rifle for about a year. Seemed to sight in just fine. I was even able to co-witness through my Vortex Strikefire. But I never took it hunting so don't know how well it does there.
1658824
Almost positive it is, granted it should say in the item description. You can also check the stock number on the Vortex site. I have the same scope on my bolt action and M14, awesome glass by the way, only drawback is I had to put a rubber stopper on top of the battery to keep the illumination from cutting out. Vortex will happily fix it (if there is a problem) but that solution worked fine for me, I made sure to abuse the hell out of it after and no issues!
2097192
I ended up buying a vortex strikefire 11, nice red and green dot for the $$$
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!
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.
1758539
I did receive this product it looked like the picture but in truth I own the strike fire and vortex was kind enough to allow me a straight swap . I can say the honey cone grid does not mess with sight picture. My real suggestion to you is try it your eyes may or may not like it. Whats your p.o.u for product will it work for your intended purpose. As a tactical shooter trying is your only way. It is supposed to fit SPARC II.
2072531
Yes, it co-witnessed. But since I don't shoot competitive I didn't like the red dot on a pistol so I remounted it on a rifle. Be sure to buy the picatinny mount when you buy the Fast Fire. That way you can mount it on a rifle if you don't like it on a pistol. I like the Fast Fire.
427600
you don't have to. You can have them co-witness as many others did with their red dot. Personally I don't like that because i feel the iron sight is distracting. But its only personal preference.
933100
no and while vortex used to make a screw in one that will fit the ii, good luck finding it at anything near a reasonable price. If you need magnification and want this strikefire ii, wait a bit for packages with the 3x magnifier VMX-3T which is way better than the old doubler. the package together will cost $299 or about $150 to $200 cheaper than buying them together
795018
no iron sights, so that is a disadvantage if you want them. The RWS comes with iron sights but no scope. I have not taken the scope off the RWS since I bought it, thus it has not been a problem for me, but if you like open sights then this is an important detail. The Gamo Whisper appears to have both scope and iron sights.
537535
Yes, you will be able to co-witness the factory sights. I have an M&P; 40 and tried my sights on it. Just order the one with the mounting plates. Very easy to install.