What peep and/or globe sight combo for KRB7?

carnicero · May 28, 2008

What sights would you recommend for a KRB7? Based on the posts, it appears that peep sights are the way to go. I shot peep sights on an M16 in the Marines, and from the prone they worked fine out at 500 yards. I've read Idahoron's posts, however where would I pick up the lyman peeps and lee shaver front globe? And would these be a good choice for the KRB7? What inserts would you use w/ the front globe?

I appreciate any recommendations! I am anxious to get a new muzzy set-up so that I can start shooting! However, I want to set it up right.

Thanks!

Idahoron · May 29, 2008

The peeps and globe sights I use can be found at Brownells. Ron
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/schematics/SchemMFG.aspx

BPHUNTER · Jul 12, 2008

I just installed the Williams FP-Legend on my KRB7. I have FP's on my Marlin 336, Omega, and KRB7. They are very good sights. I put a Lyman SME-57 on my White U-Mag .504 because it was already drilled and tapped for that sight. Lymans and FP's are both are good sights. Bought most of mine from MidwayUSA.

txhunter58 · Jul 13, 2008

Do you guys have a link to a specific front sight? Can't find one on those sites that looks like they would fit on a KRB

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

BPHUNTER · Jul 13, 2008

I like the stock front fiber sight and left it on. I mounted the peep and adjusted it with the rear blade sight in place, elimitating the need for sight-in, then removed the rear blade. There was a slight interference with the Williams FP-Legend base on the KRB7. I could have ignored it, but I chose to file a slight bevel on the base instead for a little clearance. I used to be anal about modifications like this, but no more. If you have a vice and a flat metal file I would recommend making a little clearance. The base is aluminum and files easy. You can cover the bevel with a magic marker or "aluminum blacking marker" if it bugs you, but you really can't see the bevel when installed anyway. I like the FP (fool-proof) sights for their click windage and elevation adjustability and compatibilty with the stock front sights.

REDDOG · Jul 25, 2008

LAST EDITED ON Jul-25-08 AT 10:08PM (MST)[p]can you dial in wind and elevation without tools?

BPH, was the omega drilled and tapped for the fool proof? i am looking for a target style peep that will mount on an encore.

BPHUNTER · Jul 30, 2008

The Williams FP screws into the rear pair of scope base mounting holes. You can use any small flat blade screw driver to turn the click-adjust screws. Yes, this is a tool, but the screws are very easy to adjust and the sight always keeps it's zero. No drilling or tapping required, and it works well with almost any front sight hieght.