Do I need a riser of an EOTECH EXPS2 to clear a DBAL mounted at 12 o'clock?

[PaseMkr]

I have a DBAL with LEAF iron sights mounted at 12 o'clock on AR with a 16" barrel. I was thinking about adding an Eotech EXPS2-2 and was wondering if the window of the Eotech will be occluded by the DBAL or can I run them in this configuration. Also looking to see if you guys recommend adding a riser or not and if so, what riser would you go with? Thanks
Steve

[DoubleW]

You don’t need one per se, but I have actually found myself liking a more heads up cheek/chin weld. If you got one just get a unity. I forget where, but some retailer was actually running a deal recently where they included a free unity riser with the Eotech. But your set up will work fine without one.

[titsonritz]

The EPXS series is setup for a lower 1/3 co-witness so it will clear a standard height sight of the DBAL/LEAF combo. That said I use a Unity riser with my EoTech and AP Micro as I much prefer the heads up position especially under NV. Also note the EXPS2 is not NV compatible, if you want the NV power settings you need the EXPS3.

[PaseMkr]

Thanks for the help. Will the Unity riser also have room for a flip to the side magnifier if I decide to add one later or will I need an additional riser?

[titsonritz]

Thanks for the help. Will the Unity riser also have room for a flip to the side magnifier if I decide to add one later or will I need an additional riser?

Yes and no. The footprint of the riser itself is small but Unity makes a FTC (fold to center) mount intended to go with their 2.26” height optic mounts which installs on the receiver behind the optic.

https://www.unitytactical.com/product-category/fast-mounts/

They also make one to go with the GBRS 2.91” height mounts.

https://gbrsgroupgear.com/collections/mounts

[PaseMkr]

One last stupid question. I'm totally having a brain fart. Once the Eotech is zeroed at 50/200 on the Unity Tactical riser, is the hashmark at 6 o'clock on the outer reticle circle still the POA at 7 yards or do I have an additional offset to remember?

[Red*Lion]

As already stated, if you are wanting to use NV, then get the EXPS 3-0, 3-2 or 3-4. Eurooptic usually has them for a good to great price depending on if you access their LEO/Veteran program discount.

[titsonritz]

One last stupid question. I'm totally having a brain fart. Once the Eotech is zeroed at 50/200 on the Unity Tactical riser, is the hashmark at 6 o'clock on the outer reticle circle still the POA at 7 yards or do I have an additional offset to remember?

There is additional offset, how much that affects POA/POI is dependent on your barrel length, round used, etc…bottom line always confirm.