Sight Suggestions For GPR

[MFP308]

I'm shooting a .54 GPR with the original sights in place. I only have about one hundred rounds down the barrel but I'm still not used to the sights. I have a hard time with the front tang and finding a consistency with it's placement in the sight window.
Prior to the GPR most of my open sight shooting was with a Model 94. I was pretty good with it and found the sights quite easy to use. I have been thinking of changing out the front sight on the GPR for something similar to the 94. I have seen this[url] http://www.trackofthewolf.com...=14&SUBID=167&STYLEID=761&PARTNUM=FS-MET-BEAD[/url]
Any other suggestions or comments? By the way, I'll admit that while I'm not a stickler for period correct by any stretch I would like to stay at least in the ball park. Also I'm using the gun for hunting as well as target and plinking.

Thanks for the help.


Mike

 

[PreglerD]

Hi Mike I would recommend the Lyman hunting sight combo. It consists of a adjustable rear sight and a coloured front sight. It is availabale at DGW for about $ 23,00.

 

[MFP308]

Kirrmeister thank you for the suggestion.[url] http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default.php?cPath=22_129_651_652[/url]
Have you used this combo before? Anybody else used this combo and have an opinion? Is the white dot better than brass?

Mike

 

[PreglerD]

Yes this is it. I have it on my Lyman/Investarm Hawken (trade rifle). I have the white front sight and it works very well, good contrast. You have not that black in black like tne GPR sight has and it is very accurate.

 

[Hunter66]

I have used these sights and I think the white bead is easier to see early in the morning. The sights overall have been super accurate for me.

 

[MFP308]

Kirrmeister thanks again. The price is right so I'll give it a try.

 

[MFP308]

Hunter thanks for the backup. I do most of my hunting in the morning light so this is important. I think my main problem with the original sights was that I didn't have any contrast to work with. I tried the white out on the front sight but it didn't help. At 51 my eyesight isn't what it should be but I now have a new set of glasses so maybe... I'll report back.

Anybody have any other ideas?


Mike

 

[Rebel]

How about the Lyman Peep sight?

 

[tg]

I found the primitive sigjhts on the LGP worked well when I field down the front blade to make it narrower so some light showed thru the sides in the rear sight.

 

[MFP308]

How well does the peep sight work for hunting?

 

[playfarmers]

That is the set that comes on the Lyman Deerstalker that I have been using for 15 years. I liked them so much I ordered them for my new Trade rifle. I did file the front sight down some and find it makes it more accurate at long range. I find them to be the best sight in poor light, and are very fast on target.

 

[Rebel]

I can't say from first hand experience. It was just a suggestion for a sight that might help. Some say they work really good if you leave the center out and use it likle a ghost ring.

 

[MFP308]

I thought about that but for $25.00 I could have better sights. Maybe I'm just having file issues. But then if I mess up the sight filing I can still get the other sights. No loss either way. I guess that would mean that I would have to spend more time at the range as well. Such a problem.


Mike

 

[MFP308]

Maybe worth a future experiment. I do need all the help I can get.

Thanks Rebel!


Mike

 

[cptleo1]

I have tried all the Lyman sights.

For me the peep is the way to go.

I realize that a deer has about a 9" kill zone

But I don't feel comfortable with that.

I consider a group about the size of my fist (with a rest) to be my maximum effective range.

With the peep the max range went from 65 yds to a little over 100. Which I figure is max any way for a .54 PRB.

Seems to me I have a set of the Lyman hunter sights here some where.

If you want them I am sure we could work some thing out.

Another thing is you might want to shoot her a little more.

Most have found that after 200-250 shots the lymans will settle down and deliver some first rate accuracy.

Just a thought.

Leo

 

[MFP308]

Thanks Leo for the input. I've never used a peep sight. I will have to give this some serious thought. My preference is to stay with an open sight and to get as proficient with it as I can possibly be. I also want be as efficient as possible in the field.


Mike

 

[cowpoke1955]

Mike,
I was going to change the front sight on my GPR, because it looked so thick with the adjustable rear sight. I changed to the fixed primitive rear sightand the sight picture improved greatly. The fixed sight has a wider notch, which matches the front sight perfectly. If you have a hard time seeing the front sight, try an old trick. Borrow your wife's enamel fingernail polish. It does work. A lot cheaper and easier than changing sights.

 

[410-er]

This is what I did with the GPR's I have.I liked the adjustable sight but felt it moved too much.Removed the adjuster screw and put a drop of Lock-Tite on then turned it down against and left dry.The front sight got cleaned with Brakleen and painted a real white.After it dried a light coat of either flo green or orange what ever you like.Then on the rear sight I took a tooth pick and made a real fine line with white paint on either side at the top so I have a referance point to line up the front with.Easy to see and easy to line up.

 

[playfarmers]

Some people like the peep, and I gave them a real good try. I found the peep good at the target range, but just couldn't get used to it for hunting. I have used open sights all my life, with only sporadic scope use. I just couldn't get off the quick shots needed for still hunting with a peep. Just too old and stubborn.

 

[Slamfire]

A peep helps you focus on the front sight, which is always the best method. For hunting, the larger hole is best, as it allows you to see more of the animal. Take the aperture out, and just use the hole it screws into. That way you can use it even under low light conditions. Smaller holes are better for target accuracy, but aren't much use early or late when light is poor. :winking: