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

Published on June 21, 2022
Duration: 4:58

This video demonstrates the strategic advantage of using an offset red dot sight on an AR-15, particularly when paired with an LPVO. Champion Joe Farewell explains how this setup allows for rapid transitions between long-range precision shots with the LPVO and close-range engagements with the red dot, eliminating the need to adjust magnification. He details his specific equipment, including Vortex Razor optics and ADM/Badger Ordnance mounts, and emphasizes the importance of dry-fire and live-fire drills to master the rifle rotation and maintain consistent shooting form.

Quick Summary

An offset red dot sight on an AR-15 paired with an LPVO allows for quick transitions between long-range and close-range targets without adjusting magnification. Champion Joe Farewell recommends a 1.70" mount height and practicing rifle rotation drills for proficiency.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Offset Red Dots
  2. 00:08Why Use an Offset Red Dot?
  3. 01:21Equipment: LPVO & Offset Mount Setup
  4. 02:27Training: Dry Fire Drills
  5. 03:04Drills: Live Fire Transitions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The primary benefit is enabling rapid transitions between long-range precision shots using the LPVO's magnification and close-range engagements with the red dot, without needing to adjust the LPVO's power ring.

What specific equipment does Joe Farewell recommend for an offset red dot setup?

He uses a 1.70" Badger Ordnance Condition One mount for his Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x LPVO and an American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) quick-disconnect offset mount for a Vortex Razor 3 MOA red dot.

How should shooters practice using an offset red dot effectively?

Proficiency requires dedicated practice. Joe Farewell recommends dry fire drills to master the 35-45 degree rifle rotation while maintaining a consistent cheek weld and shoulder position, followed by live fire transition drills.

What are the key components of the featured AR-15 offset red dot setup?

The setup includes a Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x LPVO mounted on a 1.70" Badger Ordnance Condition One mount, and a Vortex Razor 3 MOA red dot on an ADM offset mount.

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