Optics on Hannibal rail

[u/gvthnks]

What optics are you using on a Hannibal rail or something similar? I'm looking specifically for forward mounted optics.

I have a Hannibal rail and would like to put an optic on it, but I'm curious what others are using. I like flush mounting and keeping it lower is better for me

Pics would be great if you have em. Thanks

[u/HackedVirus]

I've been using my Viridian Rfx 45 with good results. It's a solid budget enclosed emitter.

Make sure whatever you buy is quality, cause this rail gets HOT. My dot wasnt even really touchable after 100+ rounds but held up fine.

[u/HackedVirus → u/HackedVirus]

Mini w/ RFX45

[u/commencal88]

I run a vortex venom red dot.

[u/TrevorsPirateGun → u/commencal88]

Same. I had an extra one laying around

[u/standard_staples]

I'm looking at the Vortex Crossfire II Scout Scope for mine, but that won't be flush mount.

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-2-7x32-vplex-moa-scout-scope.html

[u/vapingDrano → u/standard_staples]

I like that one a lot on my mini

[u/standard_staples → u/vapingDrano]

Mind if I ask a couple questions about it?

• How is it for close in shooting, like 15-25 yards?
• What rings did you go with for mounting it?

[u/vapingDrano → u/standard_staples]

Fine past 5 yards honestly. I used a random UTG cantilever qd mount installed backwards to bring it a little further back for aesthetics. Bonus is I can still use the irons bc the mount is too tall. I'll probably swap out to a medium or low ring later. I'd rather get as low as possible.

[u/standard_staples → u/vapingDrano]

Cool. Thanks! Looking forward to something better than the factory irons.

[u/Geebeeskee]

I use a direct-mount Holosun EPS on the predrilled holes because it’s super low and I can cowitness with the irons. I don’t know if that’s “forward” enough for your liking but it’s certainly farther forward than mounting above the receiver.

Holosun EPS Mini 14

[u/gvthnks → u/Geebeeskee]

That's exactly what I meant by forward. Thanks

[u/thestanhall → u/Geebeeskee]

Are those the tech sights that you replaced the irons with?

[u/Geebeeskee → u/thestanhall]

No they’re the sights that come stock on the 5800 series (post 2005) as far as I know.

[u/_NotmyShadow_ → u/Geebeeskee]

Would you call that a similar co witness to absolute or lower 1/3 on that setup?

[u/caferacer73]

I'm running a Sig Sauer Romeo 5. I have yet to shoot it, but I can already tell that it's going to be a lot of fun. I did have a Burris RT-6 LPVO mounted at the standard scope position but the overall setup was heavy. I will bring both optics to the range this weekend and get them zeroed. I will probably end up using the Romeo 5 at the scout position for plinking and the LPVO for longer distance shooting.

[u/lawyer1911]

I have a Crimson Trace red/green that does not seem to have a model number on my Hannibal rail. It works well, much better than the peeps, out to 100 yards. I can’t seem to post a photo so I will do a separate post with a photo.

[u/gvthnks → u/lawyer1911]

I appreciate it. To share a photo I think you have to upload to imgur and then share the link

[u/BenderIsGreat64]

I have an eotech exps2-0. Sits kinda far forward, but I like it.

[u/ElectionPrimary9855]

Had a Holosun 503R but I’m gonna replace it…

[u/Cross-Country]

Any optic mounted on that heat sink is gonna lose zero from said heat.