Peep sights
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A providence tool Lyman pattern 21 I just picked up for my 86it will fit a 95 Winchester as well.They also make one to fit a 92and 94 winchesterView attachment 737334
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Peep sights are da bomb.I love classic, steel Lyman and Redfield receiver sights. I have them on Winchester71,94,94BB,Savage 99's.Tang sights on Browning53 and 65, Bolt peep on Win 71, and Sako peep as back ups on my old Sako bolt actions.
I use the Merit#4 Hunting Disc on many of these sights. It's an adjustable disc aperture so small hole for target shooting, twist to large ghost peep for hunting and everything in between.
I am sure I read a warning somewhere (Elmer Keith I think) against using tang sights on heavy kicking rifle as the recoil might lead to the sight poking your eye out.Not sure if this is true but I only have tang sights on a 32-20 and a 218Bee.
And of course, don't forget the beautiful peep sight on the M1 Garand.
Peep sights are da bomb.I love classic, steel Lyman and Redfield receiver sights. I have them on Winchester71,94,94BB,Savage 99's.Tang sights on Browning53 and 65, Bolt peep on Win 71, and Sako peep as back ups on my old Sako bolt actions.
I use the Merit#4 Hunting Disc on many of these sights. It's an adjustable disc aperture so small hole for target shooting, twist to large ghost peep for hunting and everything in between.
I am sure I read a warning somewhere (Elmer Keith I think) against using tang sights on heavy kicking rifle as the recoil might lead to the sight poking your eye out.Not sure if this is true but I only have tang sights on a 32-20 and a 218Bee.
And of course, don't forget the beautiful peep sight on the M1 Garand.
A problem with peeps for hunting is that while they are great in the daytime, they are pretty useless in morning or evening twilight, which many consider to be the most useful hunting time. That is when you need a scope. A quality lightweight low-power variable scope is a good reliable modern replacement for a peep.
The Lyman "Twilight Aperture" with its little inset ring of brass acknowledges this problem but in reality, does very little to solve it.
The Lyman "Twilight Aperture" with its little inset ring of brass acknowledges this problem but in reality, does very little to solve it.
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I have a Model 82 with peep, single shot training rifle. Still take it out a few times a year, just because. Now I need to find a peep I like for the old Savage 99's. - dan
Tang mounted peeps were quite popular on the Remington 8/81 and FN 1900 rifles and there were some unique receiver mount designs as well.
I think of the 25 or so of those rifles in my possession, at least 2/3 are fitted with peep sites - usually Marbles but some Lymans
I think of the 25 or so of those rifles in my possession, at least 2/3 are fitted with peep sites - usually Marbles but some Lymans
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Great looking unit, canuck. That's very "purposeful". Looks all business.
