Ruger MARK IV™ 22/45™ LITE Red dot

[ghorman]

I have ruger 22/45 lite. Looking for suggestion on a reddot. Right now I’m leaning towards the Vortex Viper (i think that is correct).

 

[Here4TheChix]

I think the Mark IV hunter uses the same rail system... and if you don't want a bulky pic-rail with a pic-rail mounted Red dot...
It's a pretty-penny for low-profile, but works well on my Mark IV Hunter. I didn't research what mount to use with the vortex, I just went with the recommendation below... I think a pic-rail added 1/4-1/2 inch rise to the optic on my Mark III, on top of the rise of the optic-rise on the built-in mount.

If you want to go "low-profile", this is what I found in hours of research:

Co-witness help on Ruger Mark IV Lite 22/45

I need help. I want to use a red dot to co-witness on my Ruger mk4 Lite. I cannot find any red dots that will sit low enough to co-witness with the iron sights. Does anyone have experience or know if there is a pic rail that sits lower? Or perhaps a mount that would line up with the...

www.northwestfirearms.com

I went with:
1) Sightmark Mini Shot A-Spec M3 (lifetime warranty like Vortex, per what I read)
( $169 - Amazon product ASIN B094DWLY16 )
and
2) Madmac RMS-C
( $60.95+$10.34 shipping = $71.29 - https://maddmacsprecisiontactical.com/parts-for-rugerreg-mkiii--mkiv-2245trade--2245-litereg.html )

Virtually co-witness:

The Sightmark referenced comes with a dust cover that shuts it off automatically, however, you'll probably need to cut your case insert to allow for the red dot if you want to use the Ruger Case that came with it... if you attached any red dot, or rail.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I think the Mark IV hunter uses the same rail system... and if you don't want a bulky pic-rail with a pic-rail mounted Red dot...
It's a pretty-penny for low-profile, but works well on my Mark IV Hunter. I didn't research what mount to use with the vortex, I just went with the recommendation below... I think a pic-rail added 1/4-1/2 inch rise to the optic on my Mark III, on top of the rise of the optic-rise on the built-in mount.

If you want to go "low-profile", this is what I found in hours of research:

Co-witness help on Ruger Mark IV Lite 22/45

I need help. I want to use a red dot to co-witness on my Ruger mk4 Lite. I cannot find any red dots that will sit low enough to co-witness with the iron sights. Does anyone have experience or know if there is a pic rail that sits lower? Or perhaps a mount that would line up with the...

www.northwestfirearms.com

I went with:
1) Sightmark Mini Shot A-Spec M3 (lifetime warranty like Vortex, per what I read)
( $169 - Amazon product ASIN B094DWLY16 )
and
2) Madmac RMS-C
( $60.95+$10.34 shipping = $71.29 - https://maddmacsprecisiontactical.com/parts-for-rugerreg-mkiii--mkiv-2245trade--2245-litereg.html )

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Virtually co-witness:
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The Sightmark referenced comes with a dust cover that shuts it off automatically, however, you'll probably need to cut your case insert to allow for the red dot if you want to use the Ruger Case that came with it... if you attached any red dot, or rail.

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Welcome to the Forum!

 

[ghorman]

I think the Mark IV hunter uses the same rail system... and if you don't want a bulky pic-rail with a pic-rail mounted Red dot...
It's a pretty-penny for low-profile, but works well on my Mark IV Hunter. I didn't research what mount to use with the vortex, I just went with the recommendation below... I think a pic-rail added 1/4-1/2 inch rise to the optic on my Mark III, on top of the rise of the optic-rise on the built-in mount.

If you want to go "low-profile", this is what I found in hours of research:

Co-witness help on Ruger Mark IV Lite 22/45

I need help. I want to use a red dot to co-witness on my Ruger mk4 Lite. I cannot find any red dots that will sit low enough to co-witness with the iron sights. Does anyone have experience or know if there is a pic rail that sits lower? Or perhaps a mount that would line up with the...

www.northwestfirearms.com

I went with:
1) Sightmark Mini Shot A-Spec M3 (lifetime warranty like Vortex, per what I read)
( $169 - Amazon product ASIN B094DWLY16 )
and
2) Madmac RMS-C
( $60.95+$10.34 shipping = $71.29 - https://maddmacsprecisiontactical.com/parts-for-rugerreg-mkiii--mkiv-2245trade--2245-litereg.html )

View attachment 349653

Virtually co-witness:
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The Sightmark referenced comes with a dust cover that shuts it off automatically, however, you'll probably need to cut your case insert to allow for the red dot if you want to use the Ruger Case that came with it... if you attached any red dot, or rail.

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Thank you. I’m on the fence if I want to co-witness or not. I’ll take a look at that thread, thanks again.

 

[Here4TheChix]

Thank you. I’m on the fence if I want to co-witness or not. I’ll take a look at that thread, thanks again.

If you turn up the muzzle just a smidge, you can center the red-dot in this case, which is what I normally do (per the pics), OR for testing for when (not if) the battery dies, you have the backup iron sights, and they are dead-on at HD/SD ranges (7-10 yd) for mine out of the box. For further ranges, it does shoot off, just a bit, but last range trip I forgot the adjustment tool.

 

[studenygreg]

I just had the same situation a few months ago. I removed the rail and got a vortex mount from tandemkross. I'm happy with it so far.

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[Here4TheChix]

Interesting, that Shadow mount looks VERY promising...
I didn't even know it existed, although I did pickup an "Advantage" Charging Handle and Picatinny Rail from them a while back...

 

[studenygreg]

Interesting, that Shadow mount looks VERY promising...
I didn't even know it existed, although I did pickup an "Advantage" Charging Handle and Picatinny Rail from them a while back...

That's the one I got. I have a cheap vortex I got on sale .

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[PinnedandRecessed]

vortex I got on sale

To whom it may concern,
PSA was selling vortex vipers and venoms at a steep discount recently. Option may be limited now but still worth a look. Last time I checked some were going for $130.

 

[xkon]

Imo for a 22 I'd just go with a cheap option. It doesn't need to stand up to the abuse of any harsh recoil and will be stationary on the receiver.

 

[Here4TheChix]

To whom it may concern,
PSA was selling vortex vipers and venoms at a steep discount recently. Option may be limited now but still worth a look. Last time I checked some were going for $130.

I got my son a USED Vortex Red Dot for his 21st birthday with a USED Glock 17 (that's what he wanted),
and he had problems with it, he sent it back for RMA, and they sent him a BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT!

As good as, or better than DillonPrecision's Service, I'd say!!!

 

[jwales]

I have ruger 22/45 lite. Looking for suggestion on a reddot. Right now I’m leaning towards the Vortex Viper (i think that is correct).

I have a couple Vortex Venom red-dots - battery access is from top, and does NOT require removal of the site from the mount.
I think the Venom came with a picatinny rail mount, so mounting it to my 22/45 Mark III with the picatinny rail was a no-brainer.

 

[dermunkee]

I've got a Mk3 22/45 lite with a burris on it and a Mk4 22/45 lite with a vortex on it. I like the vortex a tiny bit more.

Burris makes a mount that replaces the rear sight on the 22/45 and mounts your red dot as low as possible, I use it on both Rugers.