hysupra Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm setting up an open rifle and am wondering if any of you actually use the offset sights? I don't see me ever needing it, but I could be wrong. Also adds a good amount of weight. Let me know your opinions. Thanks. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschultz Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Kinda depends what you put on for an optic. I put them on mine and wondered if it was worth it. Till the 1st time I needed them then they were worth it. schultz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hysupra Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm using a vortex pst 1-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 If it's for open then you could put a red dot on a 45 and use that for the close stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THM7 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I like a Red Dot for close up stuff....I set the zero at 25 yards. Plus if you are shooting "open" why not?...having a second sight gives you one more option. I had a cross hair break apart on me many years back....even if you do not use it...there is a plan "B". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 If it's for open then you could put a red dot on a 45 and use that for the close stuff. For open this is a no brainer. Red dot on the 45 is super quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug H. Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I have one on my Open rifle and yes I use it. Very helpfull when you have to transition between long and short targets more than once. Saves turning my scope ring and gives me one less thing to think about. I almost never change scope power on the clock. The weight is negligible and is far enough back you won't notice it. Doug Edited January 6, 2014 by Doug H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 +1 on what Doug said. The weight doesn't go where it hurts you, and you will spend less time fiddling with your scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyC Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 A 45 degree optic in open is a must. Come to think of it I have a red, warne 45 degree mount sitting in my spare parts box. Pm me if you're interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hysupra Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Ok sounds good guys. Corey PM sent. What MOA are you guys using for the red dot? I have a 7 moa delta point right now, but love it on my shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug H. Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'd use the smallest you can get, 2, 3 but no more than 4, (a 4 MOA dot is 1" in dia at 25 yards) is just gets too big and makes it hard to make precision shots. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I would go with a 7moa, the red dot isn't for precision shots, it is for up close speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I use a 3moa dot, and shoot the offset sight on everything under 50 yards. Zeroed at 25 yards, I hold where I want the bullet to go out to 50, and only compensate for mechanical offset under 10 yards on the tiny clays in the hostage targets. (Thanks for THAT evil target setup, Doug!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hysupra Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks guys. Any of you use a Warne mount? If so what dot are you using. I doubt the delta point will fit on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) I use the Warne RAMP mount with the Burris and a Vortex 1-6 Razor HD. The dot fits fine, but the zoom ring on the Razor is so big there isn't room for a zoom lever without machining the mount. Add note- The RAMP is rigid, but H.E.A.V.Y.!!!! I will be milling a bunch of excess material out of it the next time the scope comes off. As if the Razor isn't heavy enough, the mount is a tank too! Edited January 8, 2014 by openclassterror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hysupra Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 I hear that. Hmmmm maybe the ramp mount isn't for me then. My rifle is heavy as hell already, and it has a lancer carbon handrail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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