Look closely big country, those are Wild west Guns ghost ring and fiber optic front sight. You will also see the rings are lever throw quick release. THe scope mainly gets used for hunting when I might want a little more accurately aimed longer ranged shot. THe ghost rings are much quicker and as a cool side bonus the center of the light is pretty close the point of impact, within a few inches at 20 feet. The forward position and fairly light weight of the scope really doesn't throw the balance off as much as you would imagine. The light is hardly noticeable.