For those that use iron sights..........

[Rob96]

Which aperture do you use, the wide open 0-200, or that narrower 200-beyond?

[Akita]

Always the smaller aperature when I used them. The larger ones are best for CQB.

[Panzerfaust]

The smaller one with stock retracted, the larger one with stock extended, and at night (has night sights on it).

[MrMurphy]

If they're zeroed and usually on an M16, the large for up close (100m or less) the other for everything else.

I was taught the "small for everything" but I know better.

[Skintop911]

Large, almost exclusively.

[CW Mock]

Well, I have only had mine a month or so ... but:

Large - jackrabbits, coyotes, and other things either moving fast, or close.

Small - paper plates, bowling pins, paint stirring sticks and other non-moving, long range for fun shots.

I have only shot my AR a few times, and I was just plinking around the ranch. I'll be off to rifle class before long though, so we'll see what's taught there.

Anyone else noticed an AR is like a 22 caliber laser? I think out of the box, I have been the most accurate with my 20" AR than I have with any other rifle (with iron sights-stock). I loaded up and shot a 1.5 inch group right off the bat with the first four rounds at 100m. That's not bad at all for me!

[Sierra]

Predominantly large aperature. Exclusively, for 100 yards or less.

[Rob96]

Thanks to all for satifying my curiousity. I was at the range the other day shooting, and I just got to wondering what other people use. Myself, Iuse the large aperture as well for under 100yds.

[Nick710]

I used the small for everything, up close to far away (back when I could see) I didn't want to move the sight, once I got it zeroed. Now, I just use an electronic sight.

[RMTactical]

Originally posted by Skintop911
Large, almost exclusively.

Me too.

[Three-Five-Seven]

Small. Takes the 'X' out of 'X-ring.'

[NailShooter]

I use SMALL and smaller. Got a rear hood that will take apertures with different sized holes. Kept going smaller until I began to lose just a little light--then went to the next size larger--I think it's .046". That's not very big but I use that AR for paper punching only. Also have a narrower front blade to go with the smaller rear unit. It helps some as long as your eyes are able to handle it. I shoot matches at 100 and 200 meters.

Nail

[Grin Reaper]

Probably the best on-line source of info on AR15's sights:
http://groups.msn.com/TheMarylandAR15ShootersSite

[marvin]

Originally posted by RMTactical
Me too.


Me three!