#Lower 1 3 co witness full

Compared to the pictures above I’m not sure that is an honest description. They have an interesting picture that they use to try to make the case that with an absolute co-witness, part of the target will be blocked. Both are solid mounts and they have a nice quick detach leaver and repeatable zero. Larue Tactical offers two very nice Aimpoint Micro mounts: the LT751 (absolute) and LT660 (lower 1/3). If there is time to dial in a known distance, there is time to flip the aperture to the small side. Use the 0-2 aperture once the zero has been established, the smaller aperture is too slow for quick target acquisition. Don’t try and line up the irons.Ģ. Focus on the target if using the dot, focus on the front sight if using the irons.ģ. There are some things the shooter will need to “be smart” about with this set up.ġ. Best of both worlds in my humble opinion. The LMT rear sight allows me to use the irons to shoot known distances using the elevation knob and the red dot allows me to acquire targets faster and shoot from weird positions. I’m not a tactical trainer, but I like being able to keep my head in the same place to use both.

As I am a believer in marksmanship with iron sights, I use a fixed rear sight in conjunction with an Aimpoint T1. I’ve gone a step further than most with absolute co-witness. As you can see below it is not as cluttered as some suggest. The idea here is cheek weld is the same for both sighting methods. The idea behind this is the shooter can look over or flip down the rear sight and have a “less cluttered view” but, more on that later.Ībsolute Co-Witness means the front sight is in the middle of the optic. Lower 1/3 Co-witness is just like it sounds, the iron sights (specifically the front sight) will be in the lower 1/3 of the optic. The choice really comes down to what optic mount height you chose, the irons will stay the same height. The decision point is in determining if you prefer Absolute Co-witness or Lower 1/3. Frankly there is no right answer, you have to decide what works best for what you are trying to do with your rifle.įirst of all what is co-witness? Sights should always be co-witnessed, which means that the iron sights and the dot are zeroed at the same distance. Zero the irons, zero the dot and they should both point at the same place.

#Lower 1 3 co witness full

With a mid-adjustment off position and eight discernible brightness settings, this brightness dial allows for quick and ergonomic adjustments.The internet is full of speculation as to what the “best” co-witness is for your red dot and iron sights. The brightness control dial on the MRO is specifically designed for ambidextrous usage. Advanced lens coatings and electronics produce a crisp green dot. The large aperture and tapered light path maximizes the viewing area in such a small optic, allowing for fast target engagement especially from non-standard shooting positions. This is because the human eye is more sensitive to this green color, making this MRO especially effective for fast target acquisition in low light and transitional lighting conditions. The Trijicon MRO with green or red dot continues the legendary dependability of the MRO, featuring an adjustable 2.0 MOA dot and exceptional lens clarity with a reticle that has a greater contrast against forest, grassland and tropical environments. It is designed to be used with both eyes open, providing the operator with maximum situational awareness. The Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO) is a reflex-style, sealed sight intended for use on rifles, carbines, and shotguns to provide fast target acquisition.