That’s nothing new–what we love about these sights is the adjustable rear sight in an offset option.
Rather than flipping up retracted backup sights, simply cant the rifle counter-clockwise and be on target with your secondary system. Offset sights sit 45 degrees to the right of vertical on the weapon. It’s getting difficult to stand out in the backup iron sights game, but Ozark Armament is doing just that with these offset irons.
We’ve done the hard work for you by researching what’s available and rounding up some of the best options for every budget. That’s where high-end rear sights that are adjustable for windage and elevation come into play. In that worst-case scenario, it would be nice to go old-school with iron sights that can be used to make precise shots at great distances. Finally, there’s always the possibility that you’ll need your rifle in a survival situation where batteries aren’t available and glass optics get broken. In that case, a complimentary set of simple iron sights offset at 45 degrees makes it easy to cant the rifle onto its side and pop off a few quick shots before returning to the optic to sight in on more distant targets. Other shooters like to use a magnified optic that makes close-range engagement difficult. They just need to be able to put rounds on target at close range in the event of a primary optic failure. Most people consider their backup sights to be a last resort. The question becomes which set of sights to buy. Sure, they add a few ounces and take some time getting used to, but their reliability makes them one of the best modifications money can buy. If you’re running any kind of modern optic, having a rock-solid set of backup iron sights is extremely important. Whether you go with a simple red dot, variable power optic, or precision scope for long-distance target practice, real-world scenarios like home defense often make powerful optics and battery-powered technology more of a liability than an asset. But one of the first things people add, and rightly so, is their preferred sights. It’s easy to overdo it with slings, grips, lights, lasers, charging handles, buttstocks, pistol braces that are totally not buttstocks – the list goes on and on. The AR platform became the most popular rifle in the United States in large part because of its limitless customization potential, and that means you can find aftermarket support in every way, shape, and form. If you're able to hit where you aim at 1-200 yards, be happy.So, you’ve managed to track down one of the last ARs still for sale, or maybe you’re looking to improve a rifle you’ve had for a while. Take it outside to the likely ranges you're going to use it for and see what increased range does to the polynomial equation. That's what windage correction is for…to adjust for myriad differences in the weapon/ammo/ambient conditions possibilities. The actual grouping (once adjusted) looks pretty decent, and if you're happy with that and STILL have adequate windage correction available in both directions for any reasonable conditions/distances (and it appears you do…), I'd not worry too much about it. Does the front sight appear to also be "centered and vertically plumb" (I assume it's a fixed post)? Have you tried different types/brands of ammo? Just too many variables to worry about the rear sight alone being the problem at this point, IMHO. Does the unit mount "plumb" to the barrel centerline, or does tightening the knurled mounting knobs skew it to one side? If the latter, some very thin shims on the opposite side might help, if you absolutely MUST have it shoot to mechanical center (why, I dunno).