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Posted: 7/9/2010 3:58:07 AM EDT
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Hello,
I have a realativly simple question for you guys. I am replacing the front sight on my 22 rifle and need to decide between a ivory/white bead, or a brass/gold bead. What is each one intended for and what should I buy. I was thinking about buying the ivory bead and painting it red or orange to make it stand out a little better. It will be on a 22 rifle with a rear tang sight, and it will be used for paper punching. What do you guys think? Thanks allot |
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For shooting round targets with black bullseyes with a 6 O'Clock sight hold, use the blackest front sight you can find for good contrast against the white part of the target.
For shooting the round black target with a center of mass hold use a white bead for greatest contrast. Gold or brass works, too. If you think you will ever use the rifle in the woods, then either the white sight or gold sight is the way to go for contrast against foilage. If you buy a real ivory sight, please don't paint it. Don't shoot at orange targets with iron sights, the contrast is poor, hence your hold is poor. The little colored plastic light gathering sights work pretty well on handguns, but I don't think I would put one on a rifle. Painted sights are hopes and dreams that don't work well or hold up worth a hoot, but painting is okay for a trial. |
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Thanks for the help guys. I am going with a white bead (plastic) and will see how it works. I will be shooting black center targets and I have always aimed at the center, not a 6 o-clock hold. I also chose the white as I liked the way it looked better. I had a brass bead on it before and I didnt like it.
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