Peep Sights

[michiganmuzzy]

I have a 57smet on a White, a Williams FP TK on a Renegade and a Williams WGOS fiber optic ghost ring on a 30-30. And plain ghost rings on a couple pistols. I dont really notice much difference between the 57 and the FP when im shooting. Just depends on which aperture is being used. I try to change front sights to FO for use with a peep and especially with a ghost ring.

 

[smokepolehall]

I recall seeing a peep years ago that was barrel mounted n had a screw in the body you could adjust the elevation up n down. Some were for Dovetail n others were the small screws like hold open sights into the drilled holes like T/C Hawkens n Renegades

 

[ETipp]

I recall seeing a peep years ago that was barrel mounted n had a screw in the body you could adjust the elevation up n down. Some were for Dovetail n others were the small screws like hold open sights into the drilled holes like T/C Hawkens n Renegades

Yep, If its like what I think it is, I have seen those as well. I think they still make them but not sure. The only problem I see is the peep had to be mounted quite a bit forward. Well that and having to drill into the barrel.

 

[BaldHog51]

I recall seeing a peep years ago that was barrel mounted n had a screw in the body you could adjust the elevation up n down. Some were for Dovetail n others were the small screws like hold open sights into the drilled holes like T/C Hawkens n Renegades

Yes, Skinner Sights have two basic variations of what you describe.

 

[smokepolehall]

Yes, Skinner Sights have two basic variations of what you describe.

Those are close to what they looked like, TOW has the open model RS-LA but they don't have the peep model

 

[BaldHog51]

Those are close to what they looked like, TOW has the open model RS-LA but they don't have the peep model

I use the XS Ghost Ring Low Profile sights on two of my Firehawks and I’m pretty happen with them. They attach to a single Weaver scope base, so I could use the original TC mounting points. I will take a picture, when I get home and post it. I use the Lyman sight on my 45 cal. Hawken.

 

[smokepolehall]

I use the XS Ghost Ring Low Profile sights on two of my Firehawks and I’m pretty happen with them. They attach to a single Weaver scope base, so I could use the original TC mounting points. I will take a picture, when I get home and post it. I use the Lyman sight on my 45 cal. Hawken.

Now that is a nice clean usable peep sight

 

[BaldHog51]

Now that is a nice clean usable peep sight

Here are the pictures of the sights on the rifles.

 

[ElDiablo]

I use the XS Ghost Ring Low Profile sights on two of my Firehawks and I’m pretty happen with them. They attach to a single Weaver scope base, so I could use the original TC mounting points. I will take a picture, when I get home and post it. I use the Lyman sight on my 45 cal. Hawken.

I’ve always liked the look of those but the inability to change the aperture size is a deal breaker for me. I wonder if you could thread it for a removable aperture disk?

 

[BaldHog51]

I’ve always liked the look of those but the inability to change the aperture size is a deal breaker for me. I wonder if you could thread it for a removable aperture disk?

They provide two apertures with each sight, a .230" and a .191" inside diameter. They also can provide others, including a 7/32-40 threaded one, as shown here:

 

[ElDiablo]

They provide two apertures with each sight, a .230" and a .191" inside diameter. They also can provide others, including a 7/32-40 threaded one, as shown here:

Ahh, good to know - maybe that “7/32-40 threaded” aperature would allow the use of a merit adjustable.

 

[Shorty]

I have a fiber optic front sight that's about too small. It is a high profile but the bead is pretty darn small.

Take a bic lighter and very gently light it and move it towards the front part of fiber optic that you see when looking down your sights, be careful and when you get near it it will melt a little making the fiber a little bigger. Thats what we do for our archery sights. Works like a charm..

 

[BaldHog51]

Ahh, good to know - maybe that “7/32-40 threaded” aperature would allow the use of a merit adjustable.

Yes, I’m intrigued by the thought of using the Merit aperture. I see that they are back in production after a brief hiatus in production.

 

[ElDiablo]

Yes, I’m intrigued by the thought of using the Merit aperture. I see that they are back in production after a brief hiatus in production.

I just ordered the XS and threaded aperture - I’m going to give it a try with a merit.

 

[ETipp]

I just ordered the XS and threaded aperture - I’m going to give it a try with a merit.

Hope it works out well for you. Let us know the results.

 

[Trapper53]

I use the XS Ghost Ring Low Profile sights on two of my Firehawks and I’m pretty happen with them. They attach to a single Weaver scope base, so I could use the original TC mounting points. I will take a picture, when I get home and post it. I use the Lyman sight on my 45 cal. Hawken.

BaldHog51, good looking sight. Doesit have any adjustments?

 

[BaldHog51]

BaldHog51, good looking sight. Doesit have any adjustments?

I could do my normal poor explanation of the sight adjustment or just let you watch this brief video clip. The installation here is on a picatinny rail instead of a Weaver base, but the adjustments are the same.

 

[Trapper53]

That was great, Thanks so much

 

[mspaci]

TC tang is on my WMC, tried a scope, didnt look right

 

[Dcwman]

I run a peep sight on all my rifles where required. Williams or Lyman 57SME rear with a small fiber optic (like the Williams Western Precision) front.

I have a #4 Merit adjustable peep as well. Yes, they are made with a standard 7/32-40 thread to fit Williams or Lyman peeps. Great for old eyes.

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Thoughs are really cool I may try find some these for my muzzleloader.