Peep Sight

NoDoe · Jun 30, 2006

Does anyone know where I could buy a rear peep sight for a Markesbery muzzleloader?The factory can't seem to be any help.They say the one they sell is back ordered.The rifle takes a #43 weaver style scope base. Thanks Don

ELKMASTER101 · Jul 3, 2006

To peep or not to peep,
that is the true question.

mtgoat · Jul 3, 2006

LAST EDITED ON Jul-03-06 AT 04:39PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Jul-03-06 AT 04:38?PM (MST)

I don't know about your particular rifle- but if you are using the Weaver base anyway, NECG makes a sight that fits the base. You may have to do some experimenting with front sight height to get the right combination.
I like the sight as I can keep my bases on for switching back to a scope for load testing and hunting(where legal).
www.newenglandcustomgun.com

Dean

NoDoe · Jul 4, 2006

Thanks alot Dean. That's a great idea and I will never have to look for my bases again when I need them. Don

SneakAttack · Jul 13, 2006

Mt Goat, for $85 that thing oughta be good! Wheeew! I saw a Williams for around $40. Read a bunch of threads about the Williams sight in the past. Good luck.

'It's all about the gut pile'

mtgoat · Jul 13, 2006

I know the price is a little high. Nothing wrong with the Williams sight except you have to take your bases off every time you want to put on the peep. I like to leave the scope bases on with loctite on the screws. I hunt Colorado and Michigan every year so it's easier for me not to keep pulling the bases. I prefer using the scope for testing loads to be sure of their performance.
Besides- with $1000 in gun/misc and a $453 elk tag- the $40 extra for the removeable peep sight doesn't sound too bad, a little over a half tank of gas...

Dean

NoDoe · Jul 13, 2006

Mine got here a few days ago and I think it is great.Much beter quality than my williams sights.If you want to play you have to pay.Thanks again Dean,DON

mtgoat · Jul 13, 2006

Good deal Don, hope it works for you. There is some limit to overall adjustment depending on the height of your bases. I changed my front sight (couple bucks) to get the perfect combination.
I hope to have mine out this weekend testing some new Platinum Powerbelts.
Dean

SneakAttack · Jul 17, 2006

LAST EDITED ON Jul-17-06 AT 10:34AM (MST)[p]Goat, that is a good point about the load varification. I've wanted to do that myself for a while now. Just haven't tried it out. I would really like to know just how good my rifle can shoot. Up till now, it shoots better than I do. Maybe down the road a ways...

'It's all about the gut pile'