For those of you that have been up close and personal with Elephants and have had an option of either a small bead or the flip up larger bead which one did you choose and why?

What bead size you use will depend on your eyes.

I have doubles with small beads and some with a larger bead.
I actually find I like a small bead better.
I also like a shallow wide V rear sight.

I have shot some elephants up close, and it might not make really that much of a difference in bead size, as you will NOT be looking at it that long.

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Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
I have shot some elephants up close, and it might not make really that much of a difference in bead size, as you will NOT be looking at it that long.

"Objects are closer than they appear"

I don't even remember seeing the front bead, at ele range, a great fitting rifle will carry you a long ways towards success!

P.S. I just converted to a rear aperature and I can see that front post a LOT better now.

" a great fitting rifle" With a great fitting rifle or shotgun or handgun only minor adjustment will be necessary to be right on !

A 2mm fixed with a 4mm flip up moon sight is my preference.

My .450 Rigby has a 3/32" brass bead that has been filed flat.....used it to take a elephant (frontal brain shot) with 15 minutes of shooting light left at a range of 30 yards. I also agree that "rifle fit" is very important......you should be able to focus on the front bead and with proper rifle fit the sights will line up without even looking at the rear sight.

Appreciate the advice on fit it is a missing component in most peoples choices when it comes to rifles be it bolt or doubles. My question was about the choice one makes when they have two different front beads. Is the bigger bead used when the work is up close and the smaller bead when the shots are longer and you need a finer sight picture? Or do I just shoot the gun and the hell with all the choices.

I don't really think the bead size is going to be a factor for you on your Elephant hunt. You'll likely take your shot from within 30 yards. Possibly much closer. It hasn't been an issue for me. I just shoot the rifle enough to be completely comfortable with it.

Like NE450no2 said,it all depends on your eyes,shoot with what works for you,shoot and shoot a lot,you will find what works for you,it's a learning curve and we have all been there

As ozhunter mentioned, the large flip-up sight is usually called a moon sight. If yours is white, the purpose is for night shooting; you would normally use the small bead in good light.