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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Steve51 » Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:17 pm

I can shoot okay with the Henry factory Buckhorn sights but must confess that I do prefer the Skinner peep sight. My Henry classic .22LR has a scope for the grandkids. All my other Henry rifles now have Skinner rear peep sights.
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Mistered » Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:19 pm

Here is the restored Buckhorn on my 1899 Mod 94. It was severely bent and rusted when I got it and it took some careful work to get it back to (near) normal!
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by ditto1958 » Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:20 am

North Country Gal wrote:Actually, the original idea of buckhorn sights is pretty cool. You could use the bottom notch with the bead for precision work, then use the center of the buckhorn kind of like a crude peep sight for longer distances or quick shots and, finally, the very top of the buckhorn for way out there. Must have worked, given they were so common in their day. Have to wonder, though, if folks back in the old days had better eyesight than use modern shooters. :)
Well, with almost anything, you get a lot better with practice.
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Colt46 » Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:50 pm

I learned to shoot using Buck horn sights and a grove on shotguns. In basic training I learned to use the peep sight.the peep sight is easy to learn, looking threw the peep your eye is forced to center the post aline the post on the target. Most good peep sights will be adjustable.
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Rustbelt » Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:56 am

PT7 wrote:Could you expand on what "fluorescent accents" are? Not familiar with that for buckhorns...
Truglo makes fluorescent sights for some of the Henry rifles.
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Ozarkridgerunner » Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:06 pm

Reckon if there has been any thoughts of Henry and Skinner teaming up to factory install the Skinner sights on new production Henry rifles. The amount of interest in the Skinner sights and the number of folks who are changing the factory sights out seems pretty convincing. Nothing against the buckhorn , I've used them on a lot of different rifles for many years but my eyesight ain't what it used to be either. There certainly seems to be a lot of appealing styles in the Skinner sights too. I think it would be great for both companies , perhaps as a special order option ? Lot of strong evidence out there on improved long range accuracy of the peep sight set up from Skinner , IMO.Personally , I want to stay with open sights on my Henry. I have several rifles with scopes just want to keep my Henry old school and nothing at all against the folks who prefer to outfit theirs with a scope. We all have our preferences.
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by tractortad » Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:25 pm

Ozarkridgerunner wrote:Reckon if there has been any thoughts of Henry and Skinner teaming up to factory install the Skinner sights on new production Henry rifles. The amount of interest in the Skinner sights and the number of folks who are changing the factory sights out seems pretty convincing. Nothing against the buckhorn , I've used them on a lot of different rifles for many years but my eyesight ain't what it used to be either. There certainly seems to be a lot of appealing styles in the Skinner sights too. I think it would be great for both companies , perhaps as a special order option ? Lot of strong evidence out there on improved long range accuracy of the peep sight set up from Skinner , IMO.Personally , I want to stay with open sights on my Henry. I have several rifles with scopes just want to keep my Henry old school and nothing at all against the folks who prefer to outfit theirs with a scope. We all have our preferences.
Take a look at the sights on Henry's Small Game Rifle/Carbine.
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Ozarkridgerunner » Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:33 pm

Thank you sir I will do that
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Ozarkridgerunner » Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:42 pm

And there it was in black and white. You will have to excuse my lack of knowledge in the Henry world! Great addition on the little gamegetter I'm sure. Hope they team up on more models in the future. Thanks again.
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Re: Buckhorn Sights

Post by Mistered » Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:10 pm

Nothing against the buckhorn ,
Nothing at all, providing it is a quality sight, easy to adjust elevation blade, with a sharply cut or machined 'U' groove to clearly see the front post, blade or bead - but the stock Henry sight ain't this. One of the best stock rear buckhorns I have seen recently is the one on the Miroku Winchester Mod 73. Nice, full size buckhorn that gives a very clear sight picture.
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