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8/30/2013 6:22:29 AM EDT
My son purchased these flip-up sights on Amazon.  At 25 yards, they shoot 6" high even with the post all the way up.  I measured them, and the rear aperture is 1.557" above the rail, but the front sight post is only 1.33" above the rail, about .25" difference.  I looked at Magpuls and Troys, and without measuring, it seems that the front post and rear aperture are pretty much in line, as is the FSB/carry handle combo on my M4 carbine.  Am I correct is saying that these will never zero out?

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http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w485/rustycrocker53/004r_zps7ea3d2ed.jpg

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8/30/2013 6:38:54 AM EDT
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I would recommend the magpuls or the samson mfg flip ups.
8/30/2013 6:44:03 AM EDT
[#2]
airsoft junks doesnt work that well on real ARs
8/30/2013 6:47:29 AM EDT
[#3]
Simply put, you get what you pay for. They look like a knock-off Magpul, but they clearly aren't built to the same standards.

Buy once, cry once.
8/30/2013 6:48:51 AM EDT
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My son purchased these cheap flip-up sights on Amazon.  At 25 yards, they shoot 6" high even with the post all the way up.  I measured them, and the rear aperture is 1.557" above the rail, but the front sight post is only 1.33" above the rail, about .25" difference.  I looked at Magpuls and Troys, and without measuring, it seems that the front post and rear aperture are pretty much in line, as is the FSB/carry handle combo on my M4 carbine.  Am I correct is saying that these will never zero out?
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Those are PTS/Airsoft sights, not intended for use on a real rifle. Check on the Equipment Exchange for something that'll zero.

mully
8/30/2013 9:43:13 AM EDT
[#5]
Trash em. Buy once, cry once. If you want a cheaper set of BUIS and reliability, Magpul makes great sights.

I would also recommend Midwest Industries even though they are a little pricier.
8/30/2013 9:45:46 AM EDT
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My son purchased these flip-up sights on Amazon.
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I found your problem.
8/30/2013 10:09:27 AM EDT
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Plenty of Troys on the EE lately for some reason
8/30/2013 10:34:55 AM EDT
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8/31/2013 3:50:21 AM EDT
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Plenty of Troys on the EE lately for some reason
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New ones arent working well on M1913 rails and are slightly canted.  People complain a lot if you read this forum.

Did your son buy rail heigt or low gas block heigt for the front sight?
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