Modified front sight.

[mike54]

Added a fiber optic for when the eyes get older for my smr.

 

[Norman Brooks]

Did you add the fiber optic?

 

[mike54]

Did you add the fiber optic?

Yes

 

[wiscoaster]

Did you glue it? What kind of glue? Any impact on its light-gathering ability?

 

[oldwood]

Eventually , both front and rear sights became a blurr ruining my ability to center up the sights for accurate fire , then , the target becme a blurr. Just bit the bullet , went to a Johnson , tang mounted peep sight on my long rifle. Amazing , my eyesight was like it was 20 yrs. ago. However , mounted the tang peep on a new scratch built .50 cal. 5.5 lb. longrifle , 'cause my favorite .50 was too heavy , @ near 7+ lbs.. Nothin's ever cheap or easy , but is,doable.........LOL

 

[mike54]

Did you glue it? What kind of glue? Any impact on its light-gathering ability?

I used super glue and no effect on its light gathering ability.

 

[mike54]

Eventually , both front and rear sights became a blurr ruining my ability to center up the sights for accurate fire , then , the target becme a blurr. Just bit the bullet , went to a Johnson , tang mounted peep sight on my long rifle. Amazing , my eyesight was like it was 20 yrs. ago. However , mounted the tang peep on a new scratch built .50 cal. 5.5 lb. longrifle , 'cause my favorite .50 was too heavy , @ near 7+ lbs.. Nothin's ever cheap or easy , but is,doable.........LOL

When i put this in play i too will use an adjustable rear peep sight as i wont be able to file the front sight.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Did you melt the end of the fiber to get it to mushroom like in the photo ?

 

[wiscoaster]

Did you melt the end of the fiber to get it to mushroom like in the photo ?

If it's a Hi-Viz sight pipe, that's how they come.

 

[mike54]

Did you melt the end of the fiber to get it to mushroom like in the photo ?

yes

 

[LRB]

I have read of mid 19th c. target shooters melting hog bristles to bead front sights, but never tried it myself.

 

[mike54]

i put this sight on a couple weeks ago and am very pleased at how well i can see my front sight in any light condition. It should be great for hunting.

 

[Clark Badgett]

I have found fiber optic sights tend to blur together into one big blob. Not even blacking out 90% of the fiber helps.

 

[mike54]

I have found fiber optic sights tend to blur together into one big blob. Not even blacking out 90% of the fiber helps.

thats why its only on the front

 

[#BPBReloadingFFL]

So did you regulate the sights prior to modifications?

 

[Notchy Bob]

Added a fiber optic for when the eyes get older for my smr.

Mike, where did you get the fiber optic tubing or material? I’m a traditionalist at heart, but you can’t argue with Father Time. Sights these days are getting harder to see. I’m thinking I might try this on one of my rifles. It looks as if it would be easy to remove if needed. However, I know nothing about this sort of thing and don’t know what to ask for or where to get it. Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Notchy Bob

 

[mike54]

Mike, where did you get the fiber optic tubing or material? I’m a traditionalist at heart, but you can’t argue with Father Time. Sights these days are getting harder to see. I’m thinking I might try this on one of my rifles. It looks as if it would be easy to remove if needed. However, I know nothing about this sort of thing and don’t know what to ask for or where to get it. Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Notchy Bob

Go to an archery shop and ask for replacement fiber optics fora sight. They come in different thicnesses so pick whats best for you.

 

[mike54]

So did you regulate the sights prior to modifications?

What do yu mean by regulate?

 

[Notchy Bob]

Go to an archery shop and ask for replacement fiber optics fora sight. They come in different thicnesses so pick whats best for you.

Thanks! That's what I needed to know.

Notchy Bob