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Peep sights on muzzleloader
« on: July 03, 2016, 12:00:27 AM »
I'm considering putting peep sights on a knight big horn 50 cal. Whats your opinion on peep sight accuracy, and how difficult is it to mount the peep sights and get them shooting accurately at the range?

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2016, 12:02:35 AM »
Very easy install and getting them setup is just as easy as normal iron sights. I shoot far better with a peep then I do with normal open sights.
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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2016, 12:57:51 AM »
Very easy install and getting them setup is just as easy as normal iron sights. I shoot far better with a peep then I do with normal open sights.

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2016, 04:41:19 AM »
Ive been thinking about peep sights for my TC Black Diamond but i am shooting well with the open sights. So ill wait until after this season to switch over. Should i put the rear sight ahead or behind the breech?

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2016, 05:53:37 AM »
I bought 2 sets of peeps. a few years ago. 1 for my muzzy and 1 for my sons. I took mine off after experiencing extreme frustration of it blocking out too much of an elk in a herd. Never put my sons on his muzzy. Not a fan of peeps in thick stuff. Probably better in open country. But the only reason I would ever use them again would be for target shooting!

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2016, 06:04:21 AM »
I put a Williams peep on my Bighorn, easy to install and it improved my accuracy.  I wouldn't personally shoot a muzzleloader without one.

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2016, 09:02:58 AM »
Put a rear peep on with a front hood with a smaller front site.
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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2016, 09:44:24 AM »
I put a Williams peep on mine, really like it. The front sight is the original fiber sight on my t/c, I like what Jackelope did, a smaller sight with the ring around it.
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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2016, 03:37:02 PM »
I put a Williams peep on mine, really like it. The front sight is the original fiber sight on my t/c, I like what Jackelope did, a smaller sight with the ring around it.

Did you have to adjust the original front fiber optic sight at all after putting on the Thompson peep.

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2016, 04:12:31 PM »
I put a Williams peep on my Bighorn, easy to install and it improved my accuracy.  I wouldn't personally shoot a muzzleloader without one.

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2016, 11:34:16 PM »

what are your hunting conditions and what are you expectations?

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2016, 05:51:17 AM »
I bought 2 sets of peeps. a few years ago. 1 for my muzzy and 1 for my sons. I took mine off after experiencing extreme frustration of it blocking out too much of an elk in a herd. Never put my sons on his muzzy. Not a fan of peeps in thick stuff. Probably better in open country. But the only reason I would ever use them again would be for target shooting!
I started hunting when I was 14 w a model 94 30-30. My dad put a peep on it right out of the box. Opening is important, I like bigger the better. I have the T/C peep on my black Diamond and a Williams on my NW magnum. Great brush gun

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2016, 06:34:03 AM »
Williams Peeps on ours. Wouldn't have them any other way.
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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2016, 01:38:37 PM »
I'm considering putting peep sights on a knight big horn 50 cal. Whats your opinion on peep sight accuracy, and how difficult is it to mount the peep sights and get them shooting accurately at the range?

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As many have said the Peep is a great tool to improve accuracy.  The one big thing in learning to shoot a peep is to trust your eye and allow it to align the bead in the peep.

I use a peep on all of my Western muzzleloaders.

The Williams FP (Fool Proof) Peep is what I use most often.  It uses the same click system as a scope 1/4" clicks....



In my case I also change the front sight system.  I switch the factory sight out to a Williams Streamline Ramp, a Williams .343N dovetail bead, and a Fire Site hood.  With this combination it makes it appear that you are looking through a 1X scope.

 

An additional factor, when the light is dim you can remove the Peep aperture and use the sight as a ghost ring...

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Re: Peep sights on muzzleloader
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2016, 01:51:32 PM »
Peeps are my preferred open sight.  Especially when mounted as far back as possible (most distance between the sights).  For certain models you can get different apertures--pin holes for target, small for bright light good contrast, medium for most situations, large for lower light, etc.

 


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