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7/9/2026 10:43:24 PM EDT
Im out of rail space.  I can't have my matech rear sight, dnt NV and an aimpoint pro.  Unless I find a riser, is there anything wrong with doing this?
I dont feel good about not having irons on my guns.
7/9/2026 10:48:32 PM EDT
[#1]
Perhaps a picture would help show what you're working with?
7/9/2026 11:25:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: country_boy87][Edited] [#2]
https://imgur.com/a/dmcxyi4
7/9/2026 11:27:32 PM EDT
[#3]
If I move the pro onto the rail I can fit it all on there but, I dont think it should be that far forward.
The DNT will sit on top of the irons and won't seat on the receiver unless I raise it up.
7/10/2026 12:17:57 AM EDT
[#4]
Ditch the irons.
7/10/2026 12:24:39 AM EDT
[#5]
Don’t worry about it. The only gun I really require irons on is a duty gun.
7/10/2026 12:49:40 AM EDT
[#6]
I would sell the aim point. Get something that lines up with your night vision better. Something with a T1-T2 footprint. You shave a lot of weight off and mount a rear buis.
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7/10/2026 1:25:48 AM EDT
[#7]
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Originally Posted By bluedog82:
Don’t worry about it. The only gun I really require irons on is a duty gun.
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Yeah this is just for hog hunting it’s in 6.8.  I’m impressed with the digital NV I have.
I’ll keep the rear sight in my chest rig incase something happens.
7/10/2026 6:03:03 AM EDT
[#8]
You could do off set irons or I’ve seen folks put the BUIS on the rail.

I agree with the fella above about using a T2 instead of the PRO.
7/10/2026 12:59:42 PM EDT
[#9]
Offset irons, if you really need the capability. I trust Aimpoints enough, certainly enough for a hunting rig.
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7/10/2026 3:58:59 PM EDT
[#10]
Dropping the irons makes the gun cheaper, lighter, with more rail space for just such conundrums... It's time for the BUIS to take its place as a historical artifact.
7/10/2026 4:26:15 PM EDT
[#11]
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Originally Posted By DVCNick:
Dropping the irons makes the gun cheaper, lighter, with more rail space for just such conundrums... It's time for the BUIS to take its place as a historical artifact.
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Agreed!
7/11/2026 2:35:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PistoleroJesse][Edited] [#12]
Go to a 1.7 or 1.93 with an skd spacer.
The Arisaka tall magnifier has cantilever built in.
It will fit. Example:



ETA: disregard didn't realize you are running digital NV instead of a magnifier... but maybe a riser is still the right idea.
I think this BCM may be your ticket since it goes long.
7/11/2026 3:14:51 PM EDT
[#13]
Ditch the Aimpoint mount and buy something cantilevered that takes up less rail space. This will allow you to move the Aimpoint and NV further forward.
7/11/2026 3:18:41 PM EDT
[#14]
as mentioned by a couple above, offset irons.... forward on the rail
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7/11/2026 3:45:50 PM EDT
[#15]
if you are running an Aimpoint....carry on.
7/13/2026 9:06:07 AM EDT
[#16]
Only AR I have with irons is an A2 setup.  Everything else is RDS or LPVO.  I'm not even sure the last time I should purely irons, maybe an Appleseed event 15 years ago, before I put a scope on that 10/22 as well.
7/13/2026 9:36:39 AM EDT
[#17]
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Originally Posted By country_boy87:


Yeah this is just for hog hunting it’s in 6.8.  I’m impressed with the digital NV I have.
I’ll keep the rear sight in my chest rig incase something happens.
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Originally Posted By country_boy87:
Originally Posted By bluedog82:
Don’t worry about it. The only gun I really require irons on is a duty gun.


Yeah this is just for hog hunting it’s in 6.8.  I’m impressed with the digital NV I have.
I’ll keep the rear sight in my chest rig incase something happens.

For hog hunting? Ditch the buis all together.
8/10/2026 10:55:37 PM EDT
[#18]
About a month late but..

How many slots do you need to move the nv forward for buis, 2?

Can you move the aimpoint 2 slots forward or do recoil lugs prevent that? If not having some of the mount over the handguard is fine and isn't going to affect anything

If not I'd shop for a mount that pushes the aimpoint 2 (or however many is needed) slots forward
8/10/2026 11:17:00 PM EDT
[#19]
Jeez just throw a magpul rear in the grip "just in case"  to sooth your mind.   Or maybe use a different/better base for the Pro, get rid of the one it came with.
8/11/2026 12:54:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Tug153][Edited] [#20]
Just ditch the irons. Even my duty rifle doesn't have them anymore. On my rifles with backup irons, I have never used them.
8/11/2026 4:09:10 PM EDT
[#21]
Idaho shooter just shot straight from the hip. He downed a dude point blank with a hangun no aiming and then the the solinaz guy at 50 yards without any aiming either. Humans as a species have a built in aiming system

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