Many people who are enamored with the AR-15 are equally infatuated with optics.

Fully knowing what a basic set of irons are capable of might be half the battle.

Moreover, the technology in optics can fail.

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While you might think you don’t need those iron sights that come on your SAINT rifle, they are actually a highly capable aiming system.

A mil-spec FSP such as the one present on the Springfield Armory SAINT AR-15 is 0.07 wide.

Some fast math tells us that is loosely 3.2 mils at 100 meters.

And it always works.

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More people should become comfortable and familiar with this view because if your optics fail this may be all that you have to work with, for better or worse.

No batteries to run out or glass to break.

Even More Options?

Some of the best applications are for hunting and competition.

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The SAINT’s rear sight has two peep apertures you can use — one is for normal aiming and the other for quick, close-quarters shooting.

In regards to hunting, the ranging ability and fast target acquisition could be handy for unpredictable game appearances.

They offer a lot of value.

Possibly consider using them as a back-up and know that youll be more informed and prepared.

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Be safe out there, and happy shooting!

Read part two:When You Need a Red DotRead part three:Do You Need a Rifle Scope?

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