The hood on the middle sight is pushed forward to show the ball & post on this factory pre-64 mdl 94 Winchesterįor any shooting other than in bright sunlit or snow covered areas, I've found that a receiver/peepsight in combination with a fiber-optic front sight works wonders for suddenly-presented shots, like when deer/hog hunting. Three common front sights:( l-r: post, hooded, & globe) My favorite "peep" sight, a variation on the Lyman #2, but with a windage adjustment: My favorite "open" sight, a 3/4 buckhorn: I'll take the longer sight radius over the slight reduction in grip.
Others have said how much they dislike this technique, so receiver or bolt mounted peeps are their preference. Personally, I prefer tang peep sights, but one must learn to keep the thumb alongside the tang, rather than wrapped over it. I haven't found that to be true in my case. I've had guys tell me that they find an open aperture faster in sighting on multiple targets (as in cowboy action) than any type of open sights. Smaller aperture sizes usually improve accuracy the most, but can be problematic in low light situations. The size of the aperture will definitely influence to what degree there's an improvement. Whether this is strictly due to the centering of the eye in the aperture or the slightly longer distance between front & rear sights can be debatable. In almost all instances the peep sight will improve shooting. Peep sights are not considered "open" sights, which is generally reserved for the various buckhorn styles. Some can have an optical element put into the aperture, and in certain competitions these may be legal. Peep sights are considered "irons" in almost all cases. When your vision is not perfect, it is not a bad thing to be practical and use something to improve your chances of making a good shot.
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Just waiting on the sights to come in so that the gun shop can install them. My 1911 is getting some high visibility sights added and it should be done by Friday. Just opening the aperture to ghost ring size by removing the threaded insert will make shooting that pistol accurately just a lot easier. Heck, my Ruger Super Redhawk will be receiving a peep sight after the Marlin does.
35 Remington caliber Marlin will get a Skinner peep sight soon. It hurts my sense of aesthetics to see a beautiful levergun with a scope, but practicality and ethical standards win. When ranges get above 100 yards it is peep or glass now for me. I an 52 years old and nearsighted, use a computer all day, and peep sights are much easier for me now than open sights. The smaller aperture is better for longer ranges or finer work such as slow fire in the target or hunting in open grassland rolling hills type of terrain where your quarry will be spotted at 200 yards or more away.
Peep sights are good for most situations, and the bigger aperture is better for close range or faster work such as hunting in the brush. The M16 family of firearms uses a rear peep sight and there are a lot of us who have used one that was issued to us.