Peep sights on muzzleloader

[gee_unit360]

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?

Thanks

[carpsniperg2]

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.

[Bigshooter]

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.

 

[WoolyRunner]

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?

[HntnFsh]

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!

[dc]

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.

[jackelope]

Put a rear peep on with a front hood with a smaller front site.

[trophyhunt]

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.

[gee_unit360]

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.

[ghosthunter]

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.

 

I did the same big difference for my old eyes.

[floatinghat]

what are your hunting conditions and what are you expectations?

[PA BEN]

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

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Williams Peeps on ours. Wouldn't have them any other way.

[Sabotloader]

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?

Thanks

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...

[JimmyHoffa]

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.