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MLKeith 11-21-2006 09:16 PM

RE: How many use open sights vs scope
 
I scope all my muzzleloaders except the flintlock and a couple of Hawkens. I am 68 years old and iron sights are not worth a hoot for me as they are just a big blur. I usually scope my elk rifles (an Omega and an NEF Huntsman) with 1.5-5 power Simons Pro-diamond scopes and usually leave them on 1.5 unless the shot is long and has time to spend changing the scope power. In the trees a 1.5 power scope is as quick to use as iron sights. Arizona allows scopes which is great for me.

mauser06 11-21-2006 11:26 PM

RE: How many use open sights vs scope
 
open sites here...actually all thats legal in the flintlock season. i did put TC fiberoptics on it because i have bad eyes...all these years i knew i needed glasses..just never got em:eek: finally did...still like the FOs over iron sights..i still think my contact prescription needs refined..glasses are sharp but i hate wearin them..contacts help but arent perfect..i wish peeps were legal i can shoot with a peep better then iron sights..

tkstae 11-22-2006 06:30 AM

RE: How many use open sights vs scope
 
I use open open sites on my Lyman, and a 3x9 Tasco on my Remington 700ml

sproulman 11-22-2006 08:39 PM

RE: How many use open sights vs scope
 

ORIGINAL: mauser06

open sites here...actually all thats legal in the flintlock season. i did put TC fiberoptics on it because i have bad eyes...all these years i knew i needed glasses..just never got em:eek: finally did...still like the FOs over iron sights..i still think my contact prescription needs refined..glasses are sharp but i hate wearin them..contacts help but arent perfect..i wish peeps were legal i can shoot with a peep better then iron sights..
this V-PEEP is legal..i put one on my .50cal hawkins muzzlleloader..it was a big improvement for my eyes.,

green fiber optic is best..you only want to see front sight clear not rear..it will be blurry some..

if you want rear sight real clear, have gunsmith move it TOWARDS the front sight..you may have to have him enlarge the v-peep hole as closer you go to front sight ,the more it fills hole..

i love mine and never would put scope on unless my eyes get worst..here is my friend that makes these sights..

www.rmcsports.com look under search using V-PEEP..


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