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the trouble with frontstuffers

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03 November 2003, 16:24
nvbirdman
the trouble with frontstuffers
It occured to me tonight that by the time I got old enough to afford a good BP rifle, my eyes were too old to see the sights well enough to realize it's full potential.
And I certainly can't put a scope on a traditional muzzleloader!
04 November 2003, 01:46
12FLVSS
The answer to your problem would be a receiver or tang peep sight. I have problems with standard iron sights also and I love the tang peep on my smokeless levergun. I just ordered the Lyman receiver peep for my GPR, am looking forward to putting it on.

Good luck,
Ian
04 November 2003, 03:06
Hobie
I've put peeps on my caplocks. Just couldn't get the sight picture with the stock sights. It isn't exactly traditional but better than putting a scope on a sidelock.
04 November 2003, 08:21
Bulletman
Man you guys are in the same boat I am, I dont feel right putting a scope on my ole WW2 bolt actions, or my GPR, let me know how the peeps work out for you on the GPR, do you use the same front sight ? or replace that too ?
04 November 2003, 17:20
derf
A tang sight wouldn't look to bad on a Hawkin,IMO. derf
04 November 2003, 22:56
HiWall
quote:
Originally posted by Bulletman:
Man you guys are in the same boat I am, I dont feel right putting a scope on my ole WW2 bolt actions, or my GPR, let me know how the peeps work out for you on the GPR, do you use the same front sight ? or replace that too ?
http://www.nookhill.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000548

[ 11-04-2003, 13:57: Message edited by: HiWall ]
05 November 2003, 12:12
Swany
Most often we of the old and weak eyed set. The easy fix is to turn the rear sight around backwards so it is a little farther away, you know kind of like when you were fighting getting bifocals and finally your arms were not long enough to read the paper anymore. I helps, as I'm an avid black powder shooter and shoot at rendevous and compete at my local club. This is simple and does help. A few I do know have cut a new dovetail a little farther down the bbl ( most say to start at 6 inches). Just a test but if you take a small washer and a wad of gum and advance it down the bbl til you can see it clearly and focus your front sight as well would be a good place to put your sight, up the bbl.
19 November 2003, 09:38
<eldeguello>
nvbird, 12FLVSS's suggestion is a good one! I have never been able to see worth a hoot, kinda like T.R.!! I find I can shoot a rifle O.K. with an aperture sight, though. I would also like to suggest that you try a Merit Iris disc that hooks onto your glasses. I use one for pistol shooting, and it really sharpens up the sight picture with handgun open sights!! [Big Grin]

[ 11-19-2003, 00:40: Message edited by: eldeguello ]