Sights

[jase47]

Hey All!!! Thanks again for the cleaning advice...test fired and succeeded to punch holes in paper! My rifle is an Investarm(Italian)Hawken .50Cal. I want to put new, higher quality sights on it. I want to stay traditional(Open or Peep Style) Can you make recommendations on what brands/models fit my Hawken?

 

[Raider2000]

The sights that Lyman have for their linup should work with your Hawken being that Investarms also makes their parts.

 

[Many Klatch]

Stay away from the "buckhorn" rear sights. They are not allowed in a lot of competition matches. Other than that whatever pleases your eye and fits the gun is OK.

Many Klatch

 

[CoyoteJoe]

I would add that peep sights are also not allowed in primitive matches but if you're strictly hunting and plinking a peep rear sure beats open.

 

[jase47]

Excellent info guys!!! Thank You. Found the sights I need through Lyman...PERFECT!!! I'll be posting another question shortly

 

[Trot]

Your Hawken does not have a dovetail for the rear sight, it is held on by two screw. I think the Lyman sights are dovetailed.

 

[ohio ramrod]

It is my understanding that buckhorn sights are allowed as long as there is at least 1/4 inch between the buckhorns. Less tha 1/4 inch they are sometimes clasified as a peep. I have buckhorn sights on my target rifles and have never been questioned about them, other than the gap, which I opened up to 1/4 inch.