Peep on .40 Squirrel Rifle

[Vaino]

I have mixed feelings about using a peep for squirrels seeing you're nearly always shooting up.

For 1 yr I hunted deer in steep, hilly country and the peep sight when aiming up or down evidently didn't allow me to physically center the bead w/ the peep hole. Missed what should have been easy shots. Later on my buddy had the same problem.

Shot the M-1 Garand in the Army quite well but the rifle was always horizontal which evidently made a difference......Fred

 

[Rifleman1776]

don't know how they would work in the field. I suppose if you could get the rear sight close to your eye, they'd work great, but agree that the globe front is a specialized tool for a specialized target course.

Keep in mind, Lyman built a huge business from their start with a rear peeper for hunters. Some say they are quicker than opens in the field, others disagree. Globes are not necessarily anything specialized. They are primarily just shaders. Styles vary.

 

[don hepler]

I say try the globe sight and if it don't work, then change it.

Peep sights are good for me. I've used them on 22's for years. Sometimes the hood is in your favor, especially in bright light and is against you in dark or shaded situations.

I am always changing sights. I like the beaded one's, myself, but then that's just me. I have hunted with the exact setup, that you have and done it successfully.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I say try the globe sight and if it don't work, then change it.

Peep sights are good for me. I've used them on 22's for years. Sometimes the hood is in your favor, especially in bright light and is against you in dark or shaded situations.

I am always changing sights. I like the beaded one's, myself, but then that's just me. I have hunted with the exact setup, that you have and done it successfully.

A globe front sight with a post is a legal 'open' sight according to NMLRA rules.

 

[morehops]

Wow, sights are a matter of individuals all seeing a little different. The various sight types are based on what has worked best for the most shooters over the years. Also by particular type of shooting whether target, hunting etc. Also, what worked when we were younger may not work as well as another style as we age.
I hated peeps when I was young. Couldn't hit crap. A "V" notch and post were my bread and butter. Now my old eyes "fuzz out" on that type and peeps get me great groups. Experiment and find what works for you.