I use scopes on my levers except for the Winchesters. I use Wilson peeps and find they are superior to the buck horns for my style of shooting. I dont shoot at running animals except rabbits. I'm sure the layman's are just as good. I always shy away from newer alum stuff. Just doesnt seem as hardy to me.
You can't go wrong with Williams. They're better than a rear buckhorn if you have aging eyes. They're unobtrusive. Rugged. And just look right. Here's one on my 336 .35 Remington.
You can't go wrong with Williams. They're better than a rear buckhorn if you have aging eyes. They're unobtrusive. Rugged. And just look right. Here's one on my 336 .35 Remington.
Me too, what he said. Just ordered another FP94/36 for another 70 year old 336A ADL that I am sprucing up.
I like the Williams FP, comes with 2 different front sight blade heights, very easy to install also. The back sits on the back 2 holes in front of the hammer, unscrew the regular peep out for dusk& dawn hunting. Very sleek sight no snagging on brush & little branches getting caught between sight and receiver. Want the scope back on, 30 seconds gets the sight off, scope mount back on.
I would have got him too but a Dad Blam snow flake hit me in da eye....
I have the Williams "Ace in the Hole" Sight/rail combo on both my 336s and on my 1894 as well as on my CVA muzzleloader. I have found that its a great combo for some added flexibility. It basically adds a low-pro pic rail on the top for a optics option while having the Williams peep built into the rear of the rail. They are great when you can find them. As you can tell, I am a fan.
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I have thought about trying the WRGS mentioned in the thread on my 336 35
I had one of these on a Marlin 444, but replaced it with the FP, and then eventually a scope. I didn't like adjusting that sight, and much preferred the FP.
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I have been happy with XS sights on a couple of lever rifles I shoot as well as my 375 H&H bolt rifle. Somewhat of a large aperture but I’m comfortable with them.
I have thought about trying the WRGS mentioned in the thread on my 336 35
I just bought a 336 35Rem and bought this peep sight as well as a scope rail. I'm currently using a scope to test out accuracy (the easier way). I'm amazed by how accurate this rifle is and think I'll stick with a scope - it lines up well.
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Raspy
Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk.
That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied.
Consider the "long" Marbles Bullseye peep. Mounts in the barrel's dovetail slot (simple DIY). Not as precise as a receiver-mounted peep sight with click adjustments, but once you tap it left/right for windage, and file /stone the elevator slide steps for desired elevation, you are all set. Low cost: $20.
The big benefit is you can mount a scope on the receiver with a picatinny/Weaver style scope base (easy on/off if needed) and have a very functional peep back up sight.
If you don't like the bigger outer ring, just cut/file it off. Easy peasy.