What Are the Different Sight Options for a Rifle?
When choosing sights for your rifle, you have a few options at your disposal. They have different applications, so which sight you use will depend on what you are going to use your rifle for. Whether you need Redfield scopes , Magpul Back-Up Sights, or an Aimpoint Red Dot Sight, here are the differences and their uses. Nikon Scopes Iron Sights Iron sights are often thought of as the “default” sights on a rifle and are often integrated into firearms. They typically consist of a front-mounted sight with post, bead, ring, or ramp. The rear-mounted sight is either an open sight with a notch, or an aperture sight with a circular hole. Many can be adjusted for elevation or windage. While often replaced with a different form of optic, iron sights may be kept in case the other optic fails, such as with Magpul Back-Up Sights. Scope A telescopic scope, often referred to only as a scope, typically offers greater precision over longer distances than the other types of sights ...