Gregory, no, the nickel plated arex zero is not optics ready. At the moment arex doesn't have a optics ready arex zero but they're coming out with a arex zero 2 soon that is optics ready. Buds has several arex Delta's that are optics ready if interested or personally I'd wait for the arex zero 2 optics ready version to come out. Sorry but hope this helps

Greg, the Zero 1 is not optics ready. From Arex web site - "We will soon launch a Zero 2 model fitted with our universal reflex optics platform, which will feature all the necessary hardware, including light and sturdy interfaces used with popular red dot sights. Five standardized mounting plates will be included to provide a secure and low profile interface for most proven miniature reflex sights."

Gregory, unfortunately it is not Sir. AREX will soon launch a Zero 2 model fitted with our universal reflex optics platform, which will feature all the necessary hardware, including light and sturdy interfaces used with popular red dot sights. Five standardized mounting plates will be included to provide a secure and low profile interface for most proven miniature reflex sights. --- Details here : - arex.si/zero2