Offset Red Dot Setup For Your AR-15 With 3-Gun Champion Joe Farewell

Published on June 21, 2022
Duration: 4:58

This guide details the installation and use of an offset red dot sight on an AR-15, as demonstrated by 3-Gun Champion Joe Farewell. It covers mounting a Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x LPVO with a Badger Ordnance Condition One mount and an American Defense Manufacturing offset mount for a Vortex Razor Red Dot. The guide emphasizes the strategic advantages for competition and tactical scenarios, along with crucial training drills for mastering transitions.

Quick Summary

3-Gun Champion Joe Farewell explains the strategic advantage of an AR-15 offset red dot setup: enabling rapid transitions between long-range LPVO shots and close-range engagements without adjusting main optic power. He recommends a Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x with a Badger Ordnance mount and a Vortex Razor 3 MOA red dot on an ADM offset mount.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Offset Red Dots
  2. 00:08Strategic Advantages
  3. 01:21Equipment Setup Details
  4. 02:27Training and Proficiency Drills
  5. 03:04Live Fire Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advantage of using an offset red dot sight on an AR-15?

An offset red dot allows for immediate transitions between high-magnification long-range shots with a primary optic (like an LPVO) and quick, 1x close-range engagements without needing to adjust the main optic's power settings.

What specific optics and mounts does 3-Gun Champion Joe Farewell recommend for an offset setup?

Joe Farewell utilizes a Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x LPVO mounted on a 1.70" Badger Ordnance Condition One mount, paired with a Vortex Razor 3 MOA red dot on an American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) offset mount.

How should a shooter practice using an offset red dot effectively?

Proficiency requires dedicated practice. Joe Farewell recommends dry fire drills focusing on a smooth 35-45 degree rifle rotation to maintain a consistent cheek weld and shoulder position when acquiring the offset dot.

What is the recommended dot size for an offset red dot optic?

A 3 MOA (Minute of Angle) dot size, like the one on the Vortex Razor Red Dot, is often recommended for offset setups. This size offers a good balance between visibility for fast acquisition and precision for smaller targets at close range.

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