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Iron Sight Used
Iron Sight Used
I understand that people may use firearms various ways (hunting, target practice or self defense). For those who want a traditional type sighting system, which type of iron sight is desired? So far, I have preferred ghost ring over open sight for hunting. But, exploring the possibility of a peep sight. Just wondering what most people prefer. Thanks!
Last edited by GFK on Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:44 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Iron Sight Used
"Shelf defense"? Don't have a clue what sight that would require. Maybe just a bead on a shotgun?GFK wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:55 amI understand that people may use firearms various ways (hunting, target practice or shelf defense). For those who want a traditional type sighting system, which type of iron sight is desired? So far, I have preferred ghost ring over open sight for hunting. But, exploring the possibility of a peep sight. Just wondering what most people prefer. Thanks!
I have used the other 3 you mentioned and sometimes no sight. Don't really have a general preference, since it depends on the weapon, the range, the target, the weather, etc.
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Re: Iron Sight Used
Other than my tang sight on the 1885 single shot, open sights is all I know.
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Re: Iron Sight Used
I prefer a peep for plinking and target because they are the most accurate for me. If I hunted I would go with an open sight for the broader field of view.
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Re: Iron Sight Used
Thanks for the correction Gunny! Also, thanks for the feedback.GunnyGene wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:30 am"Shelf defense"? Don't have a clue what sight that would require. Maybe just a bead on a shotgun?GFK wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:55 amI understand that people may use firearms various ways (hunting, target practice or shelf defense). For those who want a traditional type sighting system, which type of iron sight is desired? So far, I have preferred ghost ring over open sight for hunting. But, exploring the possibility of a peep sight. Just wondering what most people prefer. Thanks!
I have used the other 3 you mentioned and sometimes no sight. Don't really have a general preference, since it depends on the weapon, the range, the target, the weather, etc.
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Re: Iron Sight Used
C'mon now. Don't tell me you've never been ambushed by a sneaky ruthless shelf. I have been, several times in my life. Usually I could wrestle the beast to the ground, but those Ikea shelfs are tough hombre's and often attack in packs.GFK wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:46 amThanks for the correction Gunny! Also, thanks for the feedback.GunnyGene wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:30 am"Shelf defense"? Don't have a clue what sight that would require. Maybe just a bead on a shotgun?GFK wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:55 amI understand that people may use firearms various ways (hunting, target practice or shelf defense). For those who want a traditional type sighting system, which type of iron sight is desired? So far, I have preferred ghost ring over open sight for hunting. But, exploring the possibility of a peep sight. Just wondering what most people prefer. Thanks!
I have used the other 3 you mentioned and sometimes no sight. Don't really have a general preference, since it depends on the weapon, the range, the target, the weather, etc.
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LOLOLOL Ikea is the worst haha Ever get hit by a meatball?
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Can't say I have. Although I did hit a meathead once.Kissmybrass wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:57 pmLOLOLOL Ikea is the worst haha Ever get hit by a meatball?
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Re: Iron Sight Used
Thank you everyone for your input! It seems most folks use a peep sight. RPP's Cloverleaf (ghost ring) and peep sight use the same base. So, I probably just try the peep sight insert. If I don't like it, it's simple go swap out. Plus, I end up with two sights, which could come in handy.
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Re: Iron Sight Used
Mine is a .44 BBS carbine. I put a Skinner express peep sight on the rear. This old style peep sits pretty high. I tried to get by with the OEM front post with the bead but it had to go. After a bit of trial and error it has a Skinner tall front post, real thin, and it works pretty well. Others say they had no trouble with the original front post but mine couldn't be brought down onto target with the adjustment available on the peep.
I don't miss the bead front sight. The thin, flat blade works best for my old eyes. I centered it in the dovetail by eyeball and the windage turned out perfect. I painted the rear face of it white for low light.
The peep turned out one turn works with 225 grains and up bullets, with it screwed in one turn the hotter 180s will be on. As far as resale goes, I won't be selling it but I keep all the original hardware I take off any gun.
I don't miss the bead front sight. The thin, flat blade works best for my old eyes. I centered it in the dovetail by eyeball and the windage turned out perfect. I painted the rear face of it white for low light.
The peep turned out one turn works with 225 grains and up bullets, with it screwed in one turn the hotter 180s will be on. As far as resale goes, I won't be selling it but I keep all the original hardware I take off any gun.
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