NcStar Picatinny High Profile Front & Rear Sight Set | Black Polymer | Model: VG167 | UPC: 848754015365
Upgrade your rifle with lightweight, dependable backup iron sights. The NcStar Picatinny High Profile Front and Rear Sight Set (VG167) mounts to any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny top rail, giving you a clean, co-witness-friendly sight picture on modern sporting rifles and carbines. Built from durable black polymer to keep ounces off your setup, these sights provide the basic accuracy, repeatability, and ruggedness you want in a back-up iron sight (BUIS) package—at a value price.
Whether you’re setting up a new rifle, adding a mechanical backup to your red dot, or replacing old irons, the VG167 sight set delivers fast target acquisition, tool-friendly adjustments, and a profile designed to clear common optics and handguards.
Why Choose the NcStar VG167 High Profile Sights
High-Profile Design: Places the sight line where you expect it for co-witness with many red dots and comfortable cheek welds on flat-top receivers.
Picatinny Ready: Installs in minutes on any 1913 Picatinny top rail—AR-pattern rifles, pistol-caliber carbines, and many modern sporting rifles.
Lightweight, Tough Polymer: Black polymer construction reduces weight while resisting impact, weather, and everyday range abuse.
Practical Adjustments: Windage-adjustable rear and elevation-adjustable front (A2-style post) let you dial in zero for your preferred ammunition.
Backup Iron Sight Confidence: A simple, mechanical aiming solution that keeps you shooting if your optic’s battery dies or conditions obscure the dot.
Slim, Low-Snag Profile: Streamlined geometry helps avoid catching on slings, barricades, or cases during courses and range days.
Key Features at a Glance
Compatibility: MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails (upper receivers/handguards)
Construction: Black polymer with metal hardware (where applicable)
Adjustments: Rear windage, front elevation (A2 post)
Use Case: Primary or backup iron sights for training, competition, and duty/range rifles
Color/Finish: Matte black to reduce glare
Model: VG167
UPC: 848754015365
What You’ll Notice on the Range
Faster Sight Picture: The high profile aligns naturally with a standard cheek weld for quick, repeatable target acquisition.
Consistent Zero: Simple, positive adjustments help maintain your point of aim/point of impact through drills and transport.
Balanced Build: Polymer keeps your rifle lively, improving transitions and reducing fatigue in longer classes.
Ideal Setups & Use Cases
Red Dot + BUIS: Co-witness or lower-third with many micro red dots for a redundant aiming system.
Training Rifles: Perfect for basic marksmanship instruction and optic-off drills.
Competition/Defense: A no-nonsense backup that stays out of the way until you need it.
Installation & Zeroing Tips
Mount: Place the rear sight on the receiver rail and the front sight on a handguard or gas-block rail at equal height. Tighten to manufacturer torque guidance.
Mechanical Zero: Center the rear windage. Set the front post near mid-height as a starting point.
Zero Distance: Common choices are 25/50 yards or 100 yards. Adjust front post for elevation and rear for windage.
Confirm: Re-check tightness after your first range session and confirm zero with your chosen ammo.
Care & Maintenance
Routine Check: Verify mounting screws and clamps remain snug, especially after transport or high round counts.
Keep It Clean: Brush dust and carbon from the apertures and post; avoid harsh chemicals that could dull polymer surfaces.
Protect the Rails: A small dab of non-permanent thread locker on screws helps resist vibration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will these fit Weaver rails?
A: They’re designed for MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails. Some Weaver rails may work, but Picatinny is recommended for best fit.
Q: Do I need a special tool for the front sight?
A: The front post adjusts like a standard A2. A dedicated front sight tool is handy, though small improvised tools can work in a pinch.
Q: Are these suitable as primary sights?
A: Yes—many shooters run polymer sights as primaries on training rifles. They excel as backup irons alongside optics.
Q: Co-witness with my red dot?
A: The high-profile height works well for co-witness on most flat-top setups. Final height depends on your optic mount.
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Model VG167, UPC 848754015365
Add reliable, lightweight irons to your rifle with the NcStar Picatinny High Profile Front and Rear Sight Set (VG167)—simple to mount, easy to zero, and ready whenever your optic isn’t.
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