Bighorn....What loads and what peep sight ?

[Gutpile]

I use the same peep on my Wolverine. Its rock solid. 110 grans 777 with 290 grn Barnes TMZ

[Sabotloader]

I am new to muzzy giving it a try after longtime archer.   I ordered a new Buckhorn from factory and just wondering about good loads for deer/elk.....also wondering about good peep setups?    Thanks for advice.

Forgot to mention loads...

This target might give you thought...



I believe the Lehigh bullet is one the bullets bullets on the market.  Of course I think they are a step above Nosler Partition and the Barnes offering.

If you do not want to pay for the premium bullet and in this day and age, i would suggest you look at the Speer .452/300 gr. Deep Curl/Gold Dot. Bonded bullet with controlled Expansion... BC .233

[Lowedog]

I vote for the Barnes TMZ.  Absolutely devastating on game!  Proven over and over again.  I don't have a pic of the 250gr TMZ I recovered from my bull elk last year but it was perfectly mushroomed on the opposite side with a double lung shot at about 100yds.  The bull went nowhere!

I use 100grs of T7 FFG and a CCI #11 mag primer.  I put a Williams Ghost Ring Aperture on my rear sight and love it for hunting.

This was 3 shots at 100 yds shooting off my Stoney Point Rapid Pivot bipod.  I pulled a bit on the 3rd shot but the TMZ is very accurate.

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Here are some I dug out of the bank behind my target.  This was hard packed dirt too. 

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[usmc74]

Hey Sabotloader,

What is the part number for the front ramp and fiberoptic?  I can't find anything that says will fit my Bighorn

I am new to muzzy giving it a try after longtime archer.   I ordered a new Buckhorn from factory and just wondering about good loads for deer/elk.....also wondering about good peep setups?    Thanks for advice.

I use the Williams FP peep sight on my MK85 and the Big Horn...



The FP is a very good peep site and has 1/4" clicks for both windage and elevation.

The front sight is a Williams fiber optic bead and not shown in the picture I have added hood that is open at the top to light up the front bead.



I will try to get a picture posted with the hood...

Here are some more pics of the set-up

[Sabotloader]

Hey Sabotloader,

What is the part number for the front ramp and fiberoptic?  I can't find anything that says will fit my Bighorn

Just second let me call Williams and see if I can come up with those numbers.... Just tried to get ahold of Steve at Williams - could not get through but left a mesaage and he should return the call.

When I get the information I will post it here...

mike

[usmc74]

I like the hooded front.  protects the fiber optic.

I bought the WGRS legend first, and did not like the slide type adjustment.  Bought the FP legend, and it works great.

(anyone need a WRGS legend)

[Sabotloader]

I like the hooded front.  protects the fiber optic.

That is exactly why i got the hood but even better when you look down through the front sight it offers a 'Globe Sight' look the makes it very easy for the eye to center on the target.... almost looks like a scope view.

I bought the WGRS legend first, and did not like the slide type adjustment.  Bought the FP legend, and it works great.

I really dis-like the slide-glide and guess type rear sights.  The FP offers 1/4 minute clicks and is much easier to dail in.

(anyone need a WRGS legend)

OK Steve just returned my call....

You need a 3/16" Streamlinded ramp... #1690 Williams Streamlined ramp (it comes hoodless) then you need a #56436 .375 Narrow Rifle Bead and to finish a #70031 Fire Sight Hood for Williams Streamlied Ramp.

Also should tell you that you can get the FP sight from Numrich a lot cheaper than anywhere else... they are trying to move old stock

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=881130&catid=3013

Any questions you can also call Williams (1 800 530-9028) then extension #228 and talk or order from Steve the parts you need.  You normally can find the parts cheaper at an online retail outfit but by the time you pay their shipping it is less expensive to get directly from Williams.

[usmc74]

I did buy my FP from Numrich.  EXCELLENT price

[Sabotloader]

I did buy my FP from Numrich.  EXCELLENT price

You are ahead of the game!

[mikep12345]

Would you go silver on the peep? I just bought a bighorn (still waiting on it) and I can't think of any reason not to match the stainless barrel.

[usmc74]

Also avail in stainless.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=881140&catid=3013

I don't know if a front sight is avail in stainless

[Sabotloader]

Would you go silver on the peep? I just bought a bighorn (still waiting on it) and I can't think of any reason not to match the stainless barrel.

The only thing.... is that the shades of stainless may and probably will not match, that is why I go the opposite and contrast... And on the other hand they could be really close....

[usmc74]

I hunt with my stainless rifle, and I spray paint the barrel a matt black anyway.  I like stainless for the cleaning/maintaining features.

[mikep12345]

So i'm really thinking about buying that same front sight setup...but before i do i figure I better ask if that required any drilling. that back screw seems awefully far back to be pre-drilled. Sabotloader...if you could get back to me I'd appreciate it. Thanks

[Sabotloader]

So i'm really thinking about buying that same front sight setup...but before i do i figure I better ask if that required any drilling. that back screw seems awefully far back to be pre-drilled. Sabotloader...if you could get back to me I'd appreciate it. Thanks

No drilling or tapping necessary... the ramp is set for 1 5/8" hole pattern...