I have to admit to being a "peepaholic." No...that doesn't mean I stare into people's windows! :grin: I like peep sights. I've used several kinds and frankly the old Thompson Center has been a favorite.
For my flintlocks, however, I did not want a "modern" looking peep. I decided to install the Johnson Peep Sight, available from Muzzleloader Builders Supply, on my Jaeger. I went with brass since there is already a lot of well-patina'd brass on the gun, including the ramrod. This is a fixed peep, but I didn't seem to have any issue with the fact it was not adjustable.
Thought I'd share a few pics. I have a Williams Twilight Aperture installed that has a 1/8" hole and is 1/2" in total diameter. While I'm sure that size is not optimal for perfect target groups, it's great for hunting in low light conditions. Since my Jaeger rear sight was quite low, I also put a new, higher sight on front and basically have to sight in all over again.
062414 Installed Johnson Peep Sight by mdheaser
062414 Installed Johnson Peep Sight 3 by mdheaser
062414 Installed Johnson Peep Sight 2 by mdheaser
Here's a view I have through the peep at the target 50 yards downrange.
062414 View through the Johnson Peep Zoomed by mdheaser
As a side note, I saw a question on here once about how long patches made with the Dutch system will last. These denim patches were made up a full year ago and sealed in a Tupperware. Still work great.
The target pic below was at 50 yards. The first shot was a purely horrible flinching shot as I have to admit that even though I was super careful in drilling the two screw holes for this sight and made sure I still had plenty of steel under them, I was a bit "flinchy" on that first shot thinking of the sight blowing off the gun or something! :redface: These are also my first shots of the year at a target and frankly it took a while to get back in the groove. My first five were definitely left. Moved the front sight over and shot 5 more, which almost got me there. 3 more was all I had time for and I was satisfied with this start.
No filing until I try 75 yards. It's pretty much on at 50. I may also narrow that new front sight up a bit to get a more crisp target view. Far from finished, but a good start.
062414 Sight Setting Target by mdheaser
For my flintlocks, however, I did not want a "modern" looking peep. I decided to install the Johnson Peep Sight, available from Muzzleloader Builders Supply, on my Jaeger. I went with brass since there is already a lot of well-patina'd brass on the gun, including the ramrod. This is a fixed peep, but I didn't seem to have any issue with the fact it was not adjustable.
Thought I'd share a few pics. I have a Williams Twilight Aperture installed that has a 1/8" hole and is 1/2" in total diameter. While I'm sure that size is not optimal for perfect target groups, it's great for hunting in low light conditions. Since my Jaeger rear sight was quite low, I also put a new, higher sight on front and basically have to sight in all over again.
062414 Installed Johnson Peep Sight by mdheaser
062414 Installed Johnson Peep Sight 3 by mdheaser
062414 Installed Johnson Peep Sight 2 by mdheaserHere's a view I have through the peep at the target 50 yards downrange.
062414 View through the Johnson Peep Zoomed by mdheaserAs a side note, I saw a question on here once about how long patches made with the Dutch system will last. These denim patches were made up a full year ago and sealed in a Tupperware. Still work great.
The target pic below was at 50 yards. The first shot was a purely horrible flinching shot as I have to admit that even though I was super careful in drilling the two screw holes for this sight and made sure I still had plenty of steel under them, I was a bit "flinchy" on that first shot thinking of the sight blowing off the gun or something! :redface: These are also my first shots of the year at a target and frankly it took a while to get back in the groove. My first five were definitely left. Moved the front sight over and shot 5 more, which almost got me there. 3 more was all I had time for and I was satisfied with this start.
No filing until I try 75 yards. It's pretty much on at 50. I may also narrow that new front sight up a bit to get a more crisp target view. Far from finished, but a good start.
062414 Sight Setting Target by mdheaser
