Shooting with Peep Sights
- Thread starter cw308
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Apertures depend on the distance between the sights (sight radius) and the size of the target; a longer sight radius or larger target demands a larger front aperture. For smallbore prone, think 3.5mm+ with a 27in barrel.
If the rearsight won't move further back, you could use an adaptor between the sight and eyepiece to increase your field of view. Or open the rear aperture aperture little so the sight picture isn't too dark.
If your stock is adjustable shorten the length of pull. Change your position, when prone, rotate your body. I usually run a rear aperature around 0.040 in diameter on an A2 service rifle.
Albany Mountain
Silver $$ Contributor
I am guessing that you are using a "traditional" rifle and not one with a target stock. If so, you are kinda stuck, As Tim stated, it depends on your front sight and the type of target. I have an adjustable iris and "tune" it in according to conditions. I don't even look at the settings. I shorten stock to accommodate fit and sight radius. Possibly you could find a longer aperture setup like a merit disk or use two adapters, the first being 7/32x40 to 9.5mm-1mm and the second being 9.5mm-1mm back to 7/32x40.
There are different sight bases as well that could extend the rear towards your eye. But would need to know the firearm model. I have taken a base and cut it in two and rewelded the pieces to accommodate the length which might be the option I would use.
There are different sight bases as well that could extend the rear towards your eye. But would need to know the firearm model. I have taken a base and cut it in two and rewelded the pieces to accommodate the length which might be the option I would use.
Albany Mountain
I've been shooting benchrest for many years and do the shortages in reloading supplies I bought myself a HW95 air rifle in .177 , not being able for that type of rifle to shoot long distance , I set it up to shoot with peep sights . I was surprised how accurate they shoot , I like to be 100% comfortable when shooting , I have different apertures even the #4 merit adjustable. My problem is a extension would solve the problem , not so easy to find the parts , I may just make my own. Brass tube .25 OD x .065 wall thickness x ..012 ID along with a 7/32 x 40 tap & die set. Makes a fun project.
Chris
PS: No shortages in pellets so far
I've been shooting benchrest for many years and do the shortages in reloading supplies I bought myself a HW95 air rifle in .177 , not being able for that type of rifle to shoot long distance , I set it up to shoot with peep sights . I was surprised how accurate they shoot , I like to be 100% comfortable when shooting , I have different apertures even the #4 merit adjustable. My problem is a extension would solve the problem , not so easy to find the parts , I may just make my own. Brass tube .25 OD x .065 wall thickness x ..012 ID along with a 7/32 x 40 tap & die set. Makes a fun project.
Chris
PS: No shortages in pellets so far
Brians356
Gold $$ Contributor
The very first time I fired a rifle of any kind at a paper target was in Cub Scouts. It was indoors, at a Boy's Club, and we shot prone on mats, 22 Short from inexpensive single-shots, probably Winchesters or Remingtons. Aperture sights and a standard small-bore target, at fairly close range. We weren't really instructed as I recall, beyond "squeeze the trigger." And it amazed me, at that tender age, how easy it was to make the bullets all hit near the center of the bull. It seemed to just happen. Years later I learned about our eye's natural tendency to center everything axially inside even a large aperture. Thereafter no one ever had to convince me how effective a peep sight is.
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B356
Memories , I also started young , my father was into shooting and hunting , he started a gun club . I got into peep sights in the military , came second nature to me. Even with not so good eye sight and progressive lenses , I can hit what I'm aiming at . I only target shoot and as we age it gets more challenging . I shoot every Thursday with a small group of friends , enjoyment of shooting never gets old. The longer you shoot you can fine tune the skill , learning how to get 100% comfortable behind the weapon . Great sport .
Chris
Memories , I also started young , my father was into shooting and hunting , he started a gun club . I got into peep sights in the military , came second nature to me. Even with not so good eye sight and progressive lenses , I can hit what I'm aiming at . I only target shoot and as we age it gets more challenging . I shoot every Thursday with a small group of friends , enjoyment of shooting never gets old. The longer you shoot you can fine tune the skill , learning how to get 100% comfortable behind the weapon . Great sport .
Chris
divingin
Gold $$ Contributor
No, but prices are up on them, too.
Used to get Meisterkugeln pellets for my Morini air pistol at about $6/tin. Up to $10 last I checked.
At least air is still free...
Brians356
Gold $$ Contributor
Perhaps. But for how long, with our Current Occupant literally asleep at the controls?
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