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12/8/2012 5:32:56 AM EDT
I know it's opening a can of worms to ask opinions, but, I'm looking for a solid set of back up iron sights.  They'll be on a scoped rifle and don't necessarily need to co-witness with a red dot.  Any ideas and/or sources would be appreciated.
12/8/2012 5:39:05 AM EDT
[#1]
http://www.surefire.com/tactical-equipment/rapid-transition-sights/dd-rts-set.html
12/8/2012 6:01:20 AM EDT
[#2]
I really like my Wilson Combat BUIS, it has windage AND elevation adjustment and lays relatively flat
12/8/2012 6:07:07 AM EDT
[#3]
MagPul BUIS hands down. I have them on three uppers and love them, they also survive bumps and bangs that metal sights end up being bent from.
12/8/2012 8:49:22 AM EDT
[#4]
Troy
12/8/2012 9:55:08 AM EDT
[#5]
Troy Battlesights.
12/8/2012 11:25:30 AM EDT
[#6]
magpul are great for the money, troys are probably the most popular here if money is not an issue.  i have a KAC 600m flip up and love it because it has the elevation adjustmentt like an A2 sight
12/8/2012 11:48:36 AM EDT
[#7]
Troy.
12/8/2012 12:14:31 PM EDT
[#8]
Troy's are overpriced, but 100% solid. I like them.

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12/8/2012 12:57:10 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
http://www.surefire.com/tactical-equipment/rapid-transition-sights/dd-rts-set.html


If you want offset sights, I'd say go with the KAC ones listed here at $258

For a scoped rifle, the magpul MBUS will suit you fine.
12/8/2012 1:08:12 PM EDT
[#10]
Im running the Magpul's because I didnt want to drop $220 on Troys. If money was no object I would get Troy's.
12/8/2012 8:12:50 PM EDT
[#11]
I have three sets of Troy's, two sets of KAC, and A.R.M.S., MI's, and GG&G's... and I have never used a damned one of them.  Get a good optic and a set of Magpul MBUS and forget about them.
12/8/2012 11:16:03 PM EDT
[#12]
I have Troy and KAC 300m rear BUIS, actually I got 3 Troy (two standard and one DOA aperture), all works fine folded under my hunting scope with the center of the ring is 1.50" above the rail.

I don't need elevation adustment because they're just backup sights and I'm not shooting a Palma match.

Here are folded heights from the top of the rail of some low profile rear BUIS:

ARMS 40L: 0.610"
Magpul MBUS Gen 2: ~ 0.51"
Troy: 0.460"
MI MCTAR-SPLP: 0.4375"
KAC 300m: ~ 0.315"

If you want the lowest it is probably the KAC Micro 300m (P/N: 25475).


http://www.knightarmco.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=45


12/9/2012 5:53:24 AM EDT
[#13]
The 200-600 micros sit pretty low as well.

Here is one on the EE for $80 shipped

300m sight on EE

$80 shipped as well
12/9/2012 11:40:02 AM EDT
[#14]
To add on to the OP's question, I just saw Promag sights on Dvor.com and found they have a whole line of BUIS. Can anybody give a review of them?
12/9/2012 12:40:39 PM EDT
[#15]



Quoted:


magpul are great for the money, troys are probably the most popular here if money is not an issue.  i have a KAC 600m flip up and love it because it has the elevation adjustmentt like an A2 sight
I have

1 KAC 200-600 micro

2 Magpul buis sets

1 Arms #40



and really havent used any of them,buy the Magpul and save some coin



 
12/9/2012 4:48:05 PM EDT
[#16]
Quoted:
Troy Battlesights.


This
12/9/2012 7:03:32 PM EDT
[#17]
I've never used them, but the "Xpress Threat Interdiction" sights look pretty sweet if you want a fast transition between optic and BUIS without having to remove that optic.

http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/products/p_100010599_2.jpg

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