Magpul MBUS Front Sight - Olive Drab Green, Folding, for AR-15/M16 (MAG247-ODG)
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- Type:
- Sights - Front
- Firearm Group:
- AR Platform
- Finish-Color:
- Green
- Firearm Fit:
- AR-15
- Base Configuration:
- Picatinny Rail
- Elevation Adjustment:
- 1.60 MOA/ 1.20 MOA
- Frame Material:
- Polymer
The Magpul MBUS Front Sight in Olive Drab Green is a folding backup iron sight built for AR-15 and M16 platforms. Designed to deploy the instant your primary optic fails or needs a break, this polymer sight gives you a reliable aiming point without taking up real estate on your rail—it folds flat when not in use and stays out of the way of your sling, gear, and brush. The spring-loaded design and ambidextrous release tabs mean you can raise and lower the sight from either side of the receiver with a quick touch, keeping your shooting hand in control.
Built tough in polymer with a steel crossbolt for secure mounting, the MBUS front sight sits at the same sight height as traditional A2 irons, so your zero transfers cleanly if you ever need to rely on it. At under an inch of rail space, it's one of the slimmest folding backup options out there—perfect if you're running optics on a tight rail or want to leave room for accessories forward. The streamlined profile means nothing protrudes to snag your gear, a real advantage when moving through brush or working in close quarters.
This sight requires a railed forend mounted on the same plane as your receiver rail to co-witness correctly with a rear sight. It won't work with railed gas blocks or the Magpul MOE handguard. If you're building a fighting rifle, hunting setup, or competition gun that runs optics as primary, the MBUS front is the smart iron backup you'll actually deploy when it matters.
Key Features
- Folding design stays low and compact when not in use
- Spring-loaded ambidextrous release—deploy and retract from either side
- Polymer construction with steel crossbolt for secure Picatinny rail mounting
- Height over bore matches standard A2 iron sights for zero carry-over
- Uses less than 1 inch of rail space
- Streamlined profile resists snagging on gear and brush
- Olive Drab Green finish blends with modern tactical rigs
Specifications
| Product Name | Magpul MBUS Front Sight |
| Model Number | MAG247-ODG |
| Color | Olive Drab Green |
| Platform | AR-15 / M16 |
| Mount Type | MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail |
| Rail Space Required | Less than 1 inch |
| Sight Height | A2 iron sight height over bore |
| Mechanism | Spring-loaded, ambidextrous release |
| Material | Polymer with steel crossbolt |
| Position | Front sight |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the MBUS front sight co-witness with my rear iron sight?
Yes, the MBUS front sight is designed to match the height over bore of standard A2 iron sights. For correct co-witnessing, your railed forend must be mounted on the same plane as the receiver rail. The sight will not function correctly with railed gas blocks.
What's included with the Magpul MBUS front sight?
The sight comes with a steel crossbolt for secure mounting to your Picatinny rail.
Is the MBUS front sight compatible with the Magpul MOE handguard?
No, this sight is not compatible with the MOE handguard or railed gas blocks.
How much rail space does the MBUS front sight use when folded?
The sight uses less than 1 inch of MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail space, making it one of the most compact folding backup sight options available.
