Winchester Model 71, Big Problem!
02-05-2013, 05:02 PM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Winchester Model 71, Big Problem!
Problem is I am getting old!! Have a big challenge with the peep sight. Can't hit a bull at 50 yards now. Is there any solution that doesn't require tapping and drilling to install a scope? Any ideas would be appreciated. I have many guns but love taking this one out and harvesting game, brings me back in time. Thanks
02-05-2013, 05:41 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,476
Do you have other peeps to install in the rear sight? I know as I've aged I cannot use the small diameter peeps I used as a younger man. I need to use a larger opening. In fact, at last light I remove the peep altogether and use the theaded opening as my rear peep. With it's wider opening it allows me a better view in fading light.
Good luck
Good luck
Last edited by 8mm/06; 02-05-2013 at 07:52 PM.
02-06-2013, 05:59 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Michigan
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02-07-2013, 06:32 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Titusville Florida
Posts: 1,727
Maybe it would be possible to adapt a fiber optic sight to fit your rifle. I have the same problem the older I get, any type of open sight is hard for me to focus. I put a set of Tru Glo sights on my 870 and now I can see my sights when I shoot.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/453...er-optic-green
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/453...er-optic-green
