Front bead sight

[Roanoke Rifleman, SASS #30256]

I want to put a bigger bead sight on my 1894 Marlin.

Does any one know what height and bead size comes

stock.

Also personal opinion of different sizes would be appreciated.

[Anvil Al #59168]

Sure Hit Sights.

 

Slips over what you already have.

Easy, simple.

Have them on all our rifles.  

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

Depends upon how you will use the rifle.  A main match cowboy match rifle - can use a large bead, and it's very fast to shoot.  A 1/8" or 5/16" bead is not too big for some folks (but it is for me - my eyes are still 20/15 corrected).

 

A long range rifle shooting targets where that large a bead will hide most or all of the target - won't hit many.  Use a factory size bead.  1/16" bead,   Sight height from base to top of bead is normally 0.410"     If you have a modified or changed rear sight, you may need a different front sight height.

 

good luck, GJ

[El Sobrante Kid]

44 minutes ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said:

Depends upon how you will use the rifle.  A main match cowboy match rifle - can use a large bead, and it's very fast to shoot.  A 1/8" or 5/16" bead is not too big for some folks (but it is for me - my eyes are still 20/15 corrected).

 

A long range rifle shooting targets where that large a bead will hide most or all of the target - won't hit many.  Use a factory size bead.  1/16" bead,   Sight height from base to top of bead is normally 0.410"     If you have a modified or changed rear sight, you may need a different front sight height.

 

good luck, GJ

 

Do you mean 3/16"?

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

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you mean 3/16"?

 

Yep, sorry.  Although I have seen some folks use a large primer (what, 0.210" diameter) or a 1/4" brass rod.  That seems to hide half the bay to me.

good luck, GJ