Ghost Ring Peep vs Red Dot

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Hoping to tap into the collective CGN knowledge base. I've used an AimPoint Micro H1 on my turkey shotgun and deer rifle for four seasons. It has functioned flawlessly in all respects. However, I am looking to acquire one (possibly two) Browning BLR lever rifles. I could put AimPoints on them ($$$$) or switch the AimPoint I have between them (a pain in the posterior and not really possible if I want to use multiple firearms).

An alternative I have heard lots of positive feedback about is the "ghost ring" peep sight. Any experience from forum members with their use would be appreciated. I would be using the sight deer hunting in thick cover - think fast shooting under 75 meters (usually under 50 meters) with the need to quickly acquire a target that is either moving or is about to be moving! My AimPoint works superbly for this use - hopefully the "ghost ring" peep sight could offer a more cost effective alternative.
 
I think your right and the ghost ring is better on batteries . Red dot might be better at dawn and dusk but I have old eyes so can't say for sure . Ghost ring is a lot cleaner looking too IMO if that matters
 
Peep sights work great when you can see them and take some time to aim. Nothing beats a reddot in low light. Also, a reddot beats peeps at speed of target acquisition. I feel that your previous experience with a great optic will leave you unsatisfied with peeps.
The Aimpoint is top. Maybe try other less expensive reddots. Burris FastFire comes to mind first, followed by the vortex Sparc and the cheap yet capable TRS-25.
All IMHO of course.
 
The words "Ghost Ring " just mean a peep sight that has a very big hole ( aperture ) & the outside dia. is not large.
That means the ring thickness is so thin , that when using it , the sight becomes like a ghost that you hardly see.
The thin ring allows you to see all around the target , until you get it into your aperture .

This can be acquired by drilling out the aperture of most peep sights that already have a small O. D . I have done this
to dozens of peeps over the years & you end up with the same results as an ,,,,, Expensive sight with a modern name ,,,,
"Ghost Sight" . Sometimes I have put the sight in a drill press & reduced the O. D. as well .

It Works ,,,,, Frank
 
I put a "dw battlesight" on a lever...Google it...gives you a ghost ring, merit disk, receiver mount peep sight with lots of elevation, and a front blade with a hole in it. Whole new world of accuracy at distance over stock express type sights. Was a little pricey but I like it. By taking out the merit disk it is a ghost ring. For longer shots crank up the elevation, tighten up the merit disk and line it up with the hole in the front blade. Sights like a dual diopter setup then.

I find that with a peep sight in dimmer conditions get into the habit of keeping eyes on the target. Lift the rifle with the barrel angled up slightly, line up the front blade with the target. Then tilt the butt of the rifle up to cover the blade with the peep.

If you start with the peep and try to find the blade it takes longer.

He has a front blade with a hole for a 1911 too...neat set up.
 
Keithjohn said:
I think your right and the ghost ring is better on batteries . Red dot might be better at dawn and dusk but I have old eyes so can't say for sure . Ghost ring is a lot cleaner looking too IMO if that matters
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Reddot sights are absolutely better than irons in any way shape or form. The battery life on an Aimpoint is 5 years continuous on. For the low price of $1.50 for a battery I think the cost issue isn't one to worry about. ;)
 
I have used both irons and red dot. A TRS 25 works very well and is cheap.

I also use Williams front and rear sights. The rear has a screw in aperature.

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I use the small hole for precision zeroing. For hunting I take it out and just use the threaded big hole.

The front sight is a fibre optic. I think they call it a "Fire Sight".
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I cut the frint sight hood in half. It still protects the sight, but now alllows some light on the fibre optic.
 
Regardless of firearm, for my eyes NOW... dot sight by a country mile. Picking up the front site and target as fast as possible, gets harder the older my eyes are getting. But that lit dot is simple, easy and fast.

YMMV.

Jerry
 
I find a peep or ghost ring with a fiber optic front sight to be as good as a red dot for quick sighting with the advantages of not needing batteries and don't get in the way of carrying the firearm. I do a lot of the walking when hunting and I find a red dot or scope is mounted right where I want my hand to be when carrying.
 
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