.Scarecrow.
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Would offset sights be an option for a rifle with a 1-4 optic? This is a defensive carbine just so we're clear. I'm looking at the Magpul MBUS offset sights. They are very low profile when folded. This is how I currently see it.
Pros
Able to be used without removal of optic (if optic became damaged or lenses became full of snow/mud)
Able to get lower when prone (Minor perk)
Less obstruction in the optic FOV (Minor perk)
Cons
Harder to hold the rifle one handed if something happens to the left arm, which in that case my optic would have to be ruined at the same time.
Shooting left hand barricade appears to be harder of course, but not impossible.
That's all I can think of for now, I know some of those things sound kinda crazy, but I'm a certified overthinker.
Pros
Able to be used without removal of optic (if optic became damaged or lenses became full of snow/mud)
Able to get lower when prone (Minor perk)
Less obstruction in the optic FOV (Minor perk)
Cons
Harder to hold the rifle one handed if something happens to the left arm, which in that case my optic would have to be ruined at the same time.
Shooting left hand barricade appears to be harder of course, but not impossible.
That's all I can think of for now, I know some of those things sound kinda crazy, but I'm a certified overthinker.