Iron sights in the bush

[rascal1]

I just go back from my first hunting trip with my Norc using the stock iron sights. I had some issues picking up the front sight while on target (deer) in low light situations. I was thinking of painting the front sight post white to make it more visible. Any body out there had this problem and found a solution?

 

[Stevebot-7]

Well, I keep hearing about target shooters using yellow or red because the paper targets are usually white.

Any contrasting color should work, and if you look around you might be able to find some quality paint that's not going to rub off. Like krylon or whatever, or karma coat.

 

[moose2hunt]

just paint the top 1/8 inch helps you see the post on a dark back ground...and lets you know where your sighting in unlike painting the whole front post ...i used a white welding paint marker ...the stuff never rubs off

My norc sights

 

[CanuckWR]

Good old fashion white out (liquid paper) works also.

 

[rascal1]

Ok, thanks guys. That's pretty much what I was thinking. If I dont like it, it will be an excuse to get a red dot!

 

[tootall]

I had the same issue just a few weeks ago.
I could see the front sight fine in the open areas, but once I got into a heavily treed area I couldn't see FA.

 

[romurra]

nail polish. comes in handy applicator bottle too!

 

[ginco]

Ya when I used to use open sights I would get some fluorescent paint available at most hobby shops in small jars. It worked good for the low light conditions as they glow in the dark. I would stay away from white as, in snow conditions, you will not find the front sight again. Need contrast ie. red, orange, blue etc. no green either. Just my 2. cents.

 

[Pblatzz]

I use florescent orange to do whats been done above, works well.

 

[Ganderite]

I have used my M14 shorty in CQB, which requires fast target acquisition and shooting. I painted the front sight florescent orange and it was perfect.

There is a trick to using this paint. it is imperative you first paint the front sight bright white. If you don't, the red paint looks dull. I have tried using just white, but find the bright orange to be better under all conditions.

A model shop will have a 1 once bottle of florescent orange and bright white enamel for about $2.50 each. I degrease the sight with some brake cleaner first, and then trim the edges after with a sharp pen knife.

I learned this trick here on CGN.

 

[yomomma]

Fishing stores have glow in the dark paint for jigs.

 

[ginco]

Fishing stores have glow in the dark paint for jigs.

Ya but they smell like cod. Just kidding if they work for you use them.