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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: xwizard on March 12, 2011, 12:55:27 PM

Title: williams fire sights
Post by: xwizard on March 12, 2011, 12:55:27 PM: I have a 50 cal knight bighorn, will the williams fire sights replace stock sights using same mounting holes (front and back)?
Title: Re: williams fire sights
Post by: Whitelightning on March 12, 2011, 05:01:18 PM: zwizard, not sure what you have on the bighorn but you might take a look here and see if yours is like tho ones pictured, clik on veiw on the page.
http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/muzzle.htm (http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/muzzle.htm)
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Post by: kerrdog on April 04, 2011, 12:49:59 PM: Williams sent me some fiber optic sights for my TC NW explorer. The Front sight was a complete replacement, but the rear sight was just the blade. Thompson Center told me they were not available. They fit great, came fast, and the cost was around $30. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Sabotloader on April 08, 2011, 04:00:22 PM: Quote from: xwizard on March 12, 2011, 12:55:27 PM
I have a 50 cal knight bighorn, will the williams fire sights replace stock sights using same mounting holes (front and back)?

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

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FP1010002a.jpg&hash=a8c01d3ac26b53cfa02d856ff4d1213e112df7aa)

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.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FP1010005a.jpg&hash=bd02b018c3b77aff142605477bb4a277aab81935)

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

Here are some more pics of the set-up

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FFPComposite.jpg&hash=de127770bea0b68f1b8bf0d37c22dfdc8c94d40a)
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Post by: dupedc on April 09, 2011, 08:09:41 AM: Nice set-up!
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Post by: Smokepole on April 16, 2011, 09:36:45 PM: That is a nice set up. I have Williams Fire Sights on my gun, but I always wonder if there is a better way to go. At 100 yards I can stay in a pie plate, but can't dial in real tight groups. The fiber optics look like big blobs to my eye. That peep sight might be the ticket.
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Post by: Bluegirl92 on April 27, 2011, 08:07:16 PM: I have the same back sight but have always wondered about the front so now I know thank you so much for showing that. I am off to the Williams site to start my order. Thanks Again
Title: Re: williams fire sights
Post by: Sabotloader on April 27, 2011, 08:17:16 PM: Quote from: Bluegirl92 on April 27, 2011, 08:07:16 PM
I have the same back sight but have always wondered about the front so now I know thank you so much for showing that. I am off to the Williams site to start my order. Thanks Again

I am hoping you like the sight picture you get between the two sights as much as I do. It really make it easy to point and shoot. Often folks think the hood might limit you view but instead it presents you a concentrated area to put the bead on.
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Post by: mikep12345 on September 25, 2011, 08:55:54 PM: How much smaller in diameter is that front sight then the stock one that came on it? I really like the hood, but can't talk myself into spending that much money just for that feature. If the front sight we smaller and didn't cover up a one foot area at a hundred yards I think I could take the plunge.
Title: Re: williams fire sights
Post by: Smokepole on September 25, 2011, 10:24:51 PM: If you go with fire sights, the hood is a good idea. I'm on my second front sight & I have to be real careful not to damage it when in the brush.
Title: Re: williams fire sights
Post by: dawhunt on September 26, 2011, 04:58:34 AM: Quote from: Sabotloader on April 08, 2011, 04:00:22 PM
Quote from: xwizard on March 12, 2011, 12:55:27 PM
I have a 50 cal knight bighorn, will the williams fire sights replace stock sights using same mounting holes (front and back)?

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

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FP1010002a.jpg&hash=a8c01d3ac26b53cfa02d856ff4d1213e112df7aa)

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.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FP1010005a.jpg&hash=bd02b018c3b77aff142605477bb4a277aab81935)

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

Here are some more pics of the set-up

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FFPComposite.jpg&hash=de127770bea0b68f1b8bf0d37c22dfdc8c94d40a)

were did you get the hood for your front site ???? please.
Bob
Title: Re: williams fire sights
Post by: Sabotloader on September 26, 2011, 07:56:15 AM: The firesight hood came from Williams... part #70031
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Post by: castnblast on September 29, 2011, 08:08:09 PM: Thanks for posting pics of your setup Sabotloader. I also use the Williams FP rear peep site. Knight had sent me a taller replacement front site (w/ green fiber optic), but it bent easily while hunting (one of the serious downsides to these type of sites - they are a bit fragile). I'd also like to get that same front slide and fiber optic bead setup from Williams. Do you know the part number for it?

Thanks!
Title: Re: williams fire sights
Post by: steeleywhopper on September 30, 2011, 12:32:59 AM: I did exactly what Sabotloader did in his photos and now I can shoot the eye out of a fly at 100yrds. I however had a problem with my front sight hood, it fell off today. Should I put some kind of lok-tight on it before sliding it in place?

Thank you Sabotloader for all the help!
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Post by: PolarBear on September 30, 2011, 12:45:16 AM: Thanks for this post. I have a Traditions Evolution and hate the sights. I will give these a good look at. I like what I see so far.
Title: Re: williams fire sights
Post by: Sabotloader on September 30, 2011, 03:39:08 PM: Quote from: steeleywhopper on September 30, 2011, 12:32:59 AM
I did exactly what Sabotloader did in his photos and now I can shoot the eye out of a fly at 100yrds. I however had a problem with my front sight hood, it fell off today. Should I put some kind of lok-tight on it before sliding it in place?

Thank you Sabotloader for all the help!

Remove the hood wrap it in a piece of leather or cloth - then with pliers squeeze the open end just a bit to make it a tight fit. Make sure you can still start it in the slots you nay have to use a screw driver blade insterted in the hood slot as a wedge to open the slot a bit to get it started.... Then I put red lock tight in the ramp slots on both sides and tapped the hood on. Wipe the excess lock-tight off and store the gun level and horizontal for a few hours - should be good to go then...