ESSENTIAL GUIDE: HOW TO CHOOSE RIFLE PEEP SIGHT?

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ESSENTIAL GUIDE HOW TO CHOOSE RIFLE PEEP SIGHT?

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HOW TO CHOOSE RIFLE PEEP SIGHT?

• New to firearms or looking forward to improving
  your accuracy or shooting performance with your
  firearm?
• Although firearms have changed since the day they
  were introduced, the basic group of firearm parts
  is still the same namely Barrel, Stock, and
  Action.
• Read ahead to understand different types of rifle
  sights and how to choose a rifle peep sight that
  improves your accuracy! To give you a better
  insight, the sight is mounted on the barrel (the
  long metal tube) that guides the shooters eye
  while aiming at the target.

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IRON SIGHTS (OPEN SIGHTS)

• New to firearms or looking forward to improving
  your accuracy or shooting performance with your
  firearm?
• Although firearms have changed since the day they
  were introduced, the basic group of firearm parts
  is still the same namely Barrel, Stock, and
  Action.
• Read ahead to understand different types of rifle
  sights and how to choose a rifle peep sight that
  improves your accuracy! To give you a better
  insight, the sight is mounted on the barrel (the
  long metal tube) that guides the shooters eye
  while aiming at the target.
• Moreover, the front sight is the vertical blade
  fixed onto the muzzle end of the barrel. But due
  to the curved surface, the front sight tends to
  shoot away from light. Hence, the most accurate
  type of front sight is the non-reflective black,
  flat-topped front sight with an undercut face.
• The purpose is to line up the front post in the
  rear notch, when correctly aligned the bullet
  hits right at the top of the front post.

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HOW TO CHOOSE RIFLE PEEP SIGHT?
IRON SIGHTS (OPEN SIGHTS)

• ADVANTAGES
• Lightest of all sights, open sights have minimum
  impact on balancing and handling of the rifle.
• Usually, no rain or snow can affect the open
  sights hence are more reliable during poor
  weather conditions.
• Simple to use, open sights are proffered along
  with the rifles.

• DISADVANTAGES
• Open sights are difficult to adjust accurately
  and neither are they precise at shooting.
• Open sights offer a limited field of view.
• Optical sights are quite difficult to use as they
  require the human eye to aim at three points (the
  front sight, the rear sight, and the target)
  located at different distances.
• Difficult to use during low light conditions.

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PEEP SIGHT (APERTURE SIGHTS)

• Peep sights or ghost ring sights are considered
  to be precise aiming devices. They look more like
  a peephole that is why they are called peep
  sight. Though the use is similar to that of an
  open sight but looks are far different.
• The rear sight uses a circular lens through which
  the shooter peeps to see the target more clearly
  whereas the front sight is much like the iron
  sight.
• Peep sights improve on notch-post open sights by
  enhancing the capability of the shooters eye to
  view the front sight in relation to the target.
  Further, it improves on magnifying optical sights
  allowing the shooter to see a wider field of view
  in a short time.
• Depending on the kind of rifle, peep sights can
  be mounted on the cocking piece, tang, or
  receiver. Marlin 1894 sights and the 1895 peep
  sight rifle are a few examples of a good rifle
  peep sight.

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HOW TO CHOOSE RIFLE PEEP SIGHT?
IRON SIGHTS (OPEN SIGHTS)

• ADVANTAGES
• Peep sights provide a sharper image of the target
  and are accurate compared to that of iron sights
  as it extends the distance between the front
  sight and backsight.
• For quick target acquisition during low light,
  peep sights prove to be the best sighting system
  as it allows more light to enter the sight.
• Being smaller and lighter, peep sights are easy
  to carry and store.

• DISADVANTAGES
• Peep sights do not offer accuracy when shooting
  from a moving vehicle.
• Shooters cannot expect precision when shooting
  rain or snow.

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TELESCOPIC SIGHT SCOPE

• Of all sights, telescopic sights are known for
  more accurate shots at farther distances. In this
  sight, the target and the aiming mark lie in the
  same optical plane. All you have to do is place
  the aiming mark to the same optical plane where
  you want to hit the target then push the trigger.
  With everything in the same optical plane, the
  view is quite bright and clear.
• Larger the lens, the more light it allows to
  enter the scope. Thus, the telescopic scope can
  have 24 different types of targeting lenses. The
  telescopic sight scope is usually used for
  snipers, hunting, and skill shooting.

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HOW TO CHOOSE RIFLE PEEP SIGHT?
IRON SIGHTS (OPEN SIGHTS)

• ADVANTAGES
• As telescopic sights are optically superior they
  offer accurate pictures of long-range targets and
  are convenient for the hunter to use compared to
  other sights.
• For quick aimed shots, scopes are faster than
  iron sights as it allows only one aiming point.
• Telescopic scopes work very well in dim light and
  shadows too.
• The most precise of all sighting systems.

• DISADVANTAGES
• Compared to iron sights, telescopic scope sights
  are expensive.
• Using scope can affect the rifles balance and
  handling as they are quite big and bulky.
• Good quality scopes are durable but if
  low-quality scopes are used they get easily
  damaged by the flinch of heavy-duty rifles.

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WRAPPING UP

• All three open sights, peep sight, and
  telescopic sight has their own advantages and
  disadvantages. One needs to consider their
  specific needs before choosing anyone out of the
  three. Although if youre looking for increased
  accuracy, peep sights work very well.
• If you want a sight that works better in poor
  weather conditions then opting for open sight is
  worth it whereas if you are looking for a precise
  picture of a long-range target then telescopic
  sight proves to be a better alternative.
• Hopefully, this article helps you make an
  informed decision. Happy shooting!
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