Williams peep on marlin 30 as

[alberta_outdoors]

I want to take the scope off my 30-30 and go with Williams peep sights. I've been told that I will have to change the height of the front bead. Is this true? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[BigUn]

Well, get it mounted and try it and see. Some rifles do need a taller front sight. If it shoots high even with the peep sight all the way down, then you will need a taller front sight... Or you can always buy it as a set, it probably won't cost you more than 15 bucks extra. I have a couple of rifles with the Williams Fire Sights. They work great in cloudy or lower light conditions.

 

[rslowe]

Did this to my 336
I do not plan on shooting anything past 200 yards.
I deffently like the looks of it this way.

 

[sbound]

I have done a number of these and yes you will need a higher front sight. How much higher varies depending on if its dovetailed into a ramp or directly the barrel, but count on at least 0.100" more.

 

[alberta_outdoors]

I have done a number of these and yes you will need a higher front sight. How much higher varies depending on if its dovetailed into a ramp or directly the barrel, but count on at least 0.100" more.

mine is dovetailed directly to the barrel. Any ideas on what height will work?

 

[maddtrappr]

check out marlinownersdotcom.....lots of info there

 

[dogzilla]

You may also want to look at skinner sights, they have front and rears, and info on sizing

 

[alberta_outdoors]

Thanks for the info everyone

 

[357Maximum]

Take a piece of automotive wire, preferably black. Wrap it several times around your barrel behind your existing front sight, with the end sticking up to act as a sight.
Trim to fit as your shooting. Then measure the remaining height from bottom of your dovetail .

357