Burris Ar Tact 1/2" Picatinny Riser

The Burris AR Tact 1/2" Picatinny Riser is a compact elevation solution designed to optimize sight alignment on AR-platform rifles and other tactical firearms equipped with Picatinny rails. Standing 0.5 inches high, this riser addresses a fundamental ballistic reality: raising your optic closer to the bore axis reduces the vertical offset between your line of sight and point of impact, improving zero consistency and target acquisition speed at varied distances.

At 1.5 inches in length, the Burris riser provides sufficient mounting surface for standard Picatinny-mounted optics while maintaining a streamlined profile that doesn't obstruct co-witness capability with backup iron sights. The compact footprint keeps overall rifle height within ergonomic bounds for shooters of varying stature, critical when transitioning between standing, kneeling, and prone positions. The riser's lightweight design—0.13 lbs—means negligible shift to your rifle's center of gravity or balance characteristics during transition drills or sustained engagement scenarios.

This accessory serves operators, competitive shooters, and patrol officers running AR and M16 platforms who need precise optic placement without the bulk of taller riser blocks. It's particularly useful when pairing low-mounted red dots with magnified optics mounted at intermediate height, or when accommodating night vision equipment that benefits from additional stand-off. The riser integrates seamlessly into any AR-spec upper receiver rail system.

Burris has established itself as a reliability-focused optics manufacturer. When selecting a Picatinny riser, verify compatibility with your specific mounting system and confirm zero stability after installation—proper rail-to-receiver fit is essential for maintaining point-of-aim shifts under recoil.