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July 31, 2020
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Hey all,
I am new to the forum and a brand new owner of a beautiful 1955 Winchester model 94 carbine. It has a Lyman peep sight installed with a marbles or Lyman white bead front sight… I was a service rifle competitor so used to military sights… however those sight posts are relatively thin and no white dot… I wondered if the 30 30 white dot can generally be used to range a deer for effective 30 30 range if it covers the vitals? Just a thought I wanted to check if anyone heard anything like that about the white dot sights since it appears fairly large. Thank you for any input… also are their thinner front post sights available?
January 27, 1992
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Rateoftwist, You are correct in thinking that there are many sizes of beads and color. The larger beads were generally used for closer, short range shooting and are called “Jack sights”. Also used for low light and night shooting. Hence the name for “Jack light” shooting. The smaller bead would be preferred for a longer distance shot in better light conditions. Look on EBAY and there is usually a good selection. Then choose what suits your needs. I too like the smaller front bead with a peep sight. Roger B
November 1, 2013
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Rateoftwist said
I was a service rifle competitor so used to military sights… however those sight posts are relatively thin and no white dot…
The precision of aim of a post or blade is hard to achieve with a bead, designed for visibility in the low light conditions common in hunting. So best choice depends on what you intend doing with this rifle. I’ve experimented with all shapes & sizes of front sights for hunting, & found nothing more easily seen under low light conditions than a Redfield Sourdough blade brightly polished, as the brass insert quickly tarnishes. But better than that is a 18K gold post I had a jeweler make for me.
