Need Recommendations for a Rear Peep/Tang Sight for a RM Hawken & TC Hawken

[wseidel]

I have two percussion muzzleloaders I am looking to put Rear Peep/Tang Sights on - .54 Rocky Mountain Hawken and .50 Thompson Center Hawken. I have done some research and recommended options appear to include the original TC Peep Sight (7194...though difficult to find); the Lyman 57ml; the Pedersoli Peep Sight; and the Johnson Peep. Please share your thoughts on these options and additional sights I should consider (and why). Also, if you happen to have a rear peep for sale, please PM me with price and condition. Thank you for your time and recommendations...appreciated.

 

[FishDFly]

For the Pedersoli, I would go with Pedersoli tang sight.

TC, choice of Lyman or take time to find a TC sight.

Might check with Classic Fire Arms and Parts, or The Single Shot Exchange.

 

[Rod Man]

I just saw this a few minutes ago, I have no idea whether it is a good price or not. Maybe some other members can weigh in on that.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275062825447?hash=item400b05a1e7:g:~5YAAOSwP-thtrgl
RM

 

[wseidel]

Thank you, Rod Man. I did see that on Ebay but 200 is much more than I would be willing to pay. I appreciate your help.

 

[FishDFly]

The word outlandish comes to mind.

 

[Daveboone]

I would like one of those T/C apertures in the worst way for my Renegade, but ....not for that sort of money. One of my winter projects is to engineer a simple peep out of some brass I have. I have a violin post repair tool that actually is shaped quite nicely to help the project along, and for the few dollars it cost will save me quite a bit of labor.

 

[bubba.50]

Williams makes a tang peepsight for TC Hawkens. But like the Lyman, might be hard to find one in stock anywhere.

 

[FishDFly]

I would like one of those T/C apertures in the worst way for my Renegade, but ....not for that sort of money. One of my winter projects is to engineer a simple peep out of some brass I have. I have a violin post repair tool that actually is shaped quite nicely to help the project along, and for the few dollars it cost will save me quite a bit of labor.

Tom A. Hawk had a nice peep sight he made recently, last week I think. Might do a search for it to see if you like it.
Or send him a PM.

 

[Jim]

I have a TC #7190 on my TC Renegade, and have seen the #7194 on other TC’s . . . .

BOTH of them are FAR TOO CRUDE for any precise adjustments!

I have the Lyman #57 on my TC Hawken Custom .50 cal., and am very happy with it.

FAR MORE precise . . . .To take full advantage of the double-set trigger, I also installed a Lyman globe front sight.

 

[wseidel]

Thanks for the suggestions and comments so far...appreciated.

 

[FishDFly]

I have a TC #7190 on my TC Renegade, and have seen the #7194 on other TC’s . . . .

BOTH of them are FAR TOO CRUDE for any precise adjustments!

I have the Lyman #57 on my TC Hawken Custom .50 cal., and am very happy with it.

FAR MORE precise . . . .To take full advantage of the double-set trigger, I also installed a Lyman globe front sight.

The Lyman Globe is the way to go I have used TC Contender rear sights in Hawkens and Renegades.

For a top of the line rear sight try to find a TC Contender rear silohouett sight. It has the numbered target knobs.

 

[bubba.50]

I have a TC #7190 on my TC Renegade, and have seen the #7194 on other TC’s . . . .

BOTH of them are FAR TOO CRUDE for any precise adjustments!

I have the Lyman #57 on my TC Hawken Custom .50 cal., and am very happy with it.

FAR MORE precise . . . .To take full advantage of the double-set trigger, I also installed a Lyman globe front sight.

Yep. They’re solid as a rock once you FINALLY get them adjusted but the TC sights are as crude as if Fred Flintstone’s dinosaurs hacked them out with a rock-axe in his workshop.

 

[wseidel]

I did check out Class Firearms and Parts as well as The Single Shot Exchange. Fun sites to visit....thanks for the suggestion, FishDFly. I'm sensing that my options are whittled down to the Pedersoli Rear Tang Sight (422), Thompson Center Peep Sight (7194), Lyman 57 sml, and Williams Peep OR consider making my own. If anyone has additional suggestions or potentially one that is for sale, please PM me. Thank you.

 

[Daveboone]

Tom A. Hawk had a nice peep sight he made recently, last week I think. Might do a search for it to see if you like it.
Or send him a PM.

I had admired his work, did see his design. I didnt know if he was trying to sell them yet.

 

[bore_butter]

Thank you, Rod Man. I did see that on Ebay but 200 is much more than I would be willing to pay. I appreciate your help.

i have a lyman 57 that these poor old eyes found that peep doesn't work anymore. had this on my tc hawken 50 and removed it and if you want this i can get it to you free no charge for anything. i'm running out of room and have to slam the safe door closed.

 

[wseidel]

That would be amazing...thank you!

 

[bore_butter]

That would be amazing...thank you!

i would need an address. can't do anything this week because of funeral doins.

 

[wseidel]

I sent you a private message, Bore Butter. Unfortunately, we are dealing with a funeral this week as well.

Thanks again and God bless,
Wayne

 

[Rawhide67]

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I just saw this a few minutes ago, I have no idea whether it is a good price or not. Maybe some other members can weigh in on that.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275062825447?hash=item400b05a1e7:g:~5YAAOSwP-thtrgl
RM

Had to sit down and grab my chest on that one. WOW! I'd say that's about double the usual price. Seems like there was one posted here recently for $100.

 

[wseidel]

Update: A shout-out to Bore_Butter for his gift and generosity! He mailed the Lyman 57 this morning. He wanted nothing in return...not even postage. I offered to send him some Chaga Mushroom Tincture which I sell across the country....nope, he's good

I received a PM about a possible original TC tang sight and also received notice of a Pedersoli ghost ring sight. Since this would be going on the Rocky Mountain Hawken, am I to assume correctly that the Pedersoli would be the preferred option? Thanks again for any recommendations or advice....so appreciated.