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FWIW,

Tried the red "fiber optic" front sight this morning from NECG. It is not really a fiber optic and doesn't "glow" as I expected. To me, really no better than the white bead.
 
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Thanks for that report Will, you just saved me a little money!

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What is it made out of?

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FWIW,

Tried the red "fiber optic" front sight this morning from NECG. It is not really a fiber optic and doesn't "glow" as I expected. To me, really no better than the white bead.




I have NECG fiber optic beads and rear sights and they are a world better than a white bead. They are so bright that they almost glow. Mine are at least as bright as archery fiber optics, but I have 20/20 eyesight. Maybe there is a cataract in your way...
 
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I put one on my Ruger 77 416 Rigby, and it's great!-for me at least.
 
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The one I used was a heck of a lot better than anything else that I've tried, although I still like Ivory beads real well...Maybe you got a used one! They do glow quite brite...

Then again when the eyes are as old and used up as yours it may be a problem...you could probably do better with a white diner plate for a bead.
 
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I have some of the glowing f/o sights on a shotgun. The NECG sight is nothing like that. I don't know, but I'm back to the white bead.

I was even using it in the bright sunshine. Or maybe I just thought the sun was shining.
 
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It doesn't need to stand out as much in bright sun light. How is it at dusk or on a cloudy day?
 
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Will,

I have one of those red fiber optic beads and mine seems to glow...maybe a bad one or covered with front hood???
Will send you a photo of the Lott from the side..

Mike
 
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Will,

You are not alone, I have one and mine dosen't glow either. I find myself wondering if the one I have was not polished enough. I went back to the white 3/32. I thought maybe it was just my eyes now I'm going to have a chat with Mark Cromwell and see what is going on. The rear see though they sell is much brighter.

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