Marlin 1895 SBL. Sorry for leaving that detail off. Red dots aren't dopey, 2ndovc, that may be your legit opin or attitude, but doesn't really help in answering the last question: "perhaps I should return and get a less expensive (but still rugged/high quality) sight? Any recommendations?"...

Thanks for good info and recommendations. I did have a discussion with Aimpoint folks before I bought and they assured me it would co-witness. Great reputation for building a very rugged and good sight, but given that it won't co-witness, perhaps I should return and get a less expensive (but still r...

Bought the gun in 2017, put a scope on it and kept it that way. Sorry--I am goof, because I can not recall if I ever sighted it in prior to scope (it has the "OEM" ghost ring and picatinny rail). I purchased an Aimpoint Micro H2 red dot. Would like to co-witness (lower third I assume). Jus...