CQB drills with iron sights! #specialforces #military #shorts

Published on October 11, 2025
Duration: 1:04

This video demonstrates two techniques for shooting with iron sights in Close Quarters Battle (CQB) scenarios. It highlights the trade-offs between using the larger aperture versus looking over the rear sight for improved situational awareness. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding height over bore offset at CQB distances and how it affects aiming.

Quick Summary

For CQB with iron sights, consider using the larger aperture for faster acquisition or looking over the rear sight for better situational awareness. Be mindful of height over bore, which requires aiming higher at close ranges to compensate for the offset between the bore and sights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Iron Sight Techniques
  2. 00:03Large Aperture vs. Small Aperture
  3. 00:20Looking Over the Rear Sight Technique
  4. 00:36Height Over Bore in CQB
  5. 00:51Practical Application of Over-Sight Aiming

Frequently Asked Questions

What are effective iron sight techniques for CQB?

For CQB with iron sights, consider using the larger aperture for potentially faster acquisition. An alternative is looking over the rear sight, focusing only on the front post, which enhances situational awareness but requires compensation for height over bore.

How does height over bore affect CQB shooting with iron sights?

Height over bore is crucial in CQB. It's the distance between your bore and sights. This offset means you must aim higher than the target at close ranges to compensate, especially when looking over the rear sight.

What is the advantage of looking over the rear sight with iron sights?

Looking over the rear sight with iron sights can significantly improve your situational awareness in CQB. You're less focused on precise sight alignment and more on the overall threat environment, though it impacts point of aim.

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