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AR10T Backup Sight Questions

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Replied by Coner on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions


I'm weary of the poly sights but I never actually heard anything bad about them. I see Magpul just came out with an all steel version BUIS

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Replied by mrraley on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

One downside to the "plastic" front sight is that if it is mounted on the gas block, the gas block will heat up after prolonged shooting and melt the sight base.

I do know that Midwest Industries GG&G make sights specifically for the AR-10 gas block.

The GG&G sights work rather well too.

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Replied by OleCowboy on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

Good point, wonder what kind of heat the MagPull can handle? Not sure of what melting point a high quality plastic would have...I would think at least about 350 F. Not sure how hot a gas block gets under casual fire...
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

A friend of mine heated one up to the point it "distorted"
However, he did work at it. Doubt any harm would be done unless you tried.

My personal preference, I'll stick with Troy or KAC
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Replied by OleCowboy on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

I use the MP plastic as my rear the front is metal folding...
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Replied by Macky on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

I picked up some Troy DiOptics. Thanks everyone for all the feedback and help. I had a little bit of a credit, so I was able to bring the price down some.

Lost the bid on that ebay folding sight! That would of been a good pickup just to have.

Oh Darn..Looks like I have to go to the range now. :twothumbs:
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Replied by pookybear308 on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

Other than the heat issue on the high-grade plastic sights (mine will be on the handguard), has anyone had any bad durability experiences?
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

The MBUS set is great for a back up set on a budget.
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Replied by LebbenB on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

None here. I've got a set on my Armalite and another on one of my ARs. Nothing negative to report. I'm not fond of the 1/2 MOA per click adjustment, but they're back ups sights, not primaries.
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Replied by pookybear308 on topic AR10T Backup Sight Questions

Two more relevant questions: is a matched set of magpul sights sold for an ar15 usable on my ar10 clone? ...and, what would you use as your primary iron sight if you were going use iron sights primarily?
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