I haven't taken the time to learn to use the ladder sight like some of the more experienced guys here - I went straight to the vernier sight and sight in 3" high at 100 yards and limit my range to 150'ish so I'm not dialing in for longer shots. Most of my hunting is in thicker country and shots are usually either side of 100 yards (I've never shot any game over 200 yards with a scoped bolt rifle).

In more open country, I can certainly see the benefits of the ladder sight. I've been using reading glasses to help with handgun shooting and think I need to give the ladder sights a try...

I spent most of an afternoon closing the distance on this one from probably 1/2 mile to 150 yards. Put the top of the copper penny front sight on his spine and...

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