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Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 10:54 am
by johngarnett
I took the plunge and ordered a set of iron sights for my Marlin 1894 after reading about Skinners sights on a US forum.
I have to say they are really good.
I asked regarding export etc and got a very prompt reply saying 'all OK to UK' and sure enough today, 10 days later, I received my bits, to my door for the website price quoted, if you get my drift.
Anyone thinking of irons for any lever actions should try Skinners website. Very comprehensive contents.
JohnG :cornwall:
PS I have no connection to this company except this purchase.
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 11:58 am
by Mike357
Well done John. I was going to scope up my Marlin but as I was so close to competition time and The Phoenix I thought I'd wait until next year. I put a Williams peep sight on, zeroed it and then promptly shot a PB of 298 on it's first outing. I'm impressed even close in.
Might go for a Scout Rail, QD mounts and peep sight yet!
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:02 pm
by Individual
I have a Marlin with the XS Ghost ring sights, and a Rossi 92 with a tang mounted peep sight.
My scores say that can I shoot better with the irons than a scope....at least out to 25 yds. My eyesight is nothing special either ( I am +5 in my right eye with slight astigmatism)
Although - I do find I need to practice getting just the right sight picture for each target.
And iron sights just look so much better than a scope on a lever action - just my view.
Which version of the skinner sight did you go for?
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:42 pm
by johngarnett
Individual
I went for the tactical version plus new foresight and a blanking piece to fit when I remove the 'issued' sight.
I hope the 'ears' will protect the aperture more. I looks a bit frail without!
JohnG :cornwall:
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:50 pm
by greenshoots
put a lpa shotgun peep sight on my marlin 444 just looking for a taller front sight....
greenshoots
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:56 pm
by johngarnett
Greenshoots
Have a look on Skinners site. They sell various foresight heights plus the calculations for adjusting.
JohnG :cornwall:
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 5:03 pm
by John25
Williams on my 45. Can't fault it.
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:24 pm
by Sim G
I have XS on my 1894P. The Skinners, as good as they are, were too high for me to be able to mount a Leupold Scout Scope as well.......
Re: Lever action sights
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 3:38 pm
by greenshoots
thanks johng have already sign the skinners but cant make my mind up wether to go trad or fibre optic or tactical, or make my own decisions decisions....
greenshoots