I have looked through a couple of peep sights and while I haven't tried them they appear less precise to me. Am I missing something? Would a peep only be an improvement over a regular notch sight if it was mounted further toward the eye?
Thanks for your help.
-=tpr=-
TPR,
Yes, peep, or aperture sights are more precise. Some of us, as we age, suffer from astigmatism and that will cause issues with aperture sights.
I have both factory open sights and Lyman aperture sights on my lever rifles.
The aperture sights not only allow a quicker sight picture, but can also give a more precise sight picture.
You are correct in your assessment that an aperture sight placed closer to the eye would be an improvement over an open sight farther away. Take a look at the Scheutzen rifles for example. Those setups can post some impressive groups at 200yds, groups that a lot of folks would like to get at 100yds.
For me, a lever action rifle such as the Win '94 requires a different approach at the bench than a typical bolt rifle. Forearm pressure will play havoc with groups.
In my .30-30 I am happy with 1 1/2-2" groups at 100yds with the factory sights.
Just my $0.02
Ed
