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Old 06-03-2012 | 04:19 PM
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I bought this on the cheap last month. Mostly, because I thought the sights were cool. It's a Traditions Lightning with a 1/32 twist. I knew it would shoot sabots and I fired a few through it. Nice group at only 25 yards. I then switched to Buffalo Ball-ets which are great because I don't need to swab between shots.

This is my first go with a peep so I was pretty happy with the results.





25 yards.



50 yards


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Old 06-03-2012 | 04:30 PM
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Josmund

Good Shooten... And I also really like that rear sight... I wonder if that was a stock sight or an aftermarket... Has it got a name on it?
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Old 06-03-2012 | 05:33 PM
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Sabotloader,

It's a mystery sight. No markings and it looks old. I only used it in the lowered position. It will take considerable tinkering to figure out the long range or up position accuracy.

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...ify-sight.html
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Old 06-03-2012 | 05:36 PM
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Josmund, that sight alone is probably worth what you paid for the gun.
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Old 06-03-2012 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Semisane
Josmund, that sight alone is probably worth what you paid for the gun.
I have seen that sight somewhere before and thought at the time I wish I had one...

And I agree with your assesment...
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Old 06-03-2012 | 07:58 PM
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Very nice shooting. That should be a good rifle.
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Old 06-04-2012 | 05:54 AM
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That'll work just fine Josumd. Good find
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