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Old 08-14-2018, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by handejector View Post
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You apparently don't understand how to use a peep sight. I've been using them for well over 50 years now.


Basically, the proper use of a peep sight means ignoring the rear sight.
DON'T look at it- look THROUGH it.
Instead of having three things to focus on (Rear st, front st, target), you now have only two- front sight and target.
Your eye will naturally seek the center of the aperture because the light is brighter there. Your eye does not need your help to do that- just learn to let it happen.
{edited to add}>>>Since the center of the peep is the brightest, your eye will want to center the front sight and the target in the aperture. {end edit}

Eventually, you'll find your eye is alternating between focusing on the front sight and the target.
It becomes a fast AND accurate way to shoot. I'll be aiming my second shot while another shooter is trying to get the front sight into the notch.


{also edited to add}>>>
Over the years, I've encountered a few people trying to use the aperture like a rear notch. That is, they want to use the bottom of the aperture as if it is a wide U shaped notch, pulling the front sight down to the bottom, along with the target.
BIG MISTAKE!
THAT is very fatiguing, and eliminates all the speed and easy-on-the-eyes advantages of the peep sight.


Hope this helps.
I have had two rifles that had peep sights on them. One is a Marlin 39A and the other is a high end Beeman .177 Pellet Rifle. I had the same problems with both rifles when shooting an object outdoors that was in the shade while the rest of the yard was in sunlight. The peep sight along with the drastic contrast (and my eyes) did not play well together and I was missing - I don't like to miss LOL! In evenly lit shooting conditions all was great with the Peep's.

The solution was to change the Lyman Peep Sight on the 39A back to the original V sight and on the Beeman I installed a 2X Beeman Scope.

While Peep Sights work great in areas that are well lit and even lighting conditions I found they do not work well for me in low or uneven lighting. YMMV of course and obviously personal eyesight is a huge factor here.
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