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Conference vmsnet::hunting$note:hunting

Title:The Hunting Notesfile
Notice:Registry #7, For Sale #15, Success #270
Moderator:SALEM::PAPPALARDO
Created:Wed Sep 02 1987
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1561
Total number of notes:17784

30.0. "Comments on shotgun sights??" by CSMADM::CONROY () Mon Sep 21 1987 08:58

    
    
    I have seen a number of gunsights to mount on shotguns so a slug
    barrel wouldn't be necessary. Some are mounted on a long strip of
    metal and fit over the barrel. Some mount on the front and rear
    sight areas (2 piece) but usually require that the existing front
    sight is a screw in type so it can be removed.
    
    I have a Browning B-80 light semi-auto and would rather go for the
    add on sight than shell out the $160-189 for the slug barrel this
    year.
    
    Have any of you used these types of sights and how did they work??
    
    The other option, and one recommended on some of the video tapes
    is a variable power scope (improved hunter safety issue versus better
    accuracy?).
    
    Mike
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30.1BPOV09::JAMBERSONMon Sep 21 1987 09:224
    Mike
     What does the scope have to do with improved hunter safety??? 
    Just curious.
    Jeff
30.2Millett orange - ****ARMORY::CHARBONNDTANSTAAFL -The HOT New Diet PlanFri Sep 25 1987 13:077
    re .0
      I use tge Millett sights - the fluorescent orange ones that 
    clamp on the rib. You needn't remove the front sight - just 
    drill the hole behind the current sight bead. They are EASY to
    see in low-light conditions - better than black rifle sights.
    Spent the extra $10 and get the adjustable ones - mine shot high
    because of the incline of the rib.
30.3Have you seen the auto lead sights?VELVET::GATHFri Sep 25 1987 14:4916
    Is this sight for use with slugs and deer hunting. I suspect
    so if not almost all shotguns are made to shoot higher than point
    of aim. I am not surprise in fact if you stand back and just look
    at the vent rib even the casuall observer willsay gee the rib is
    higher in the back than the front.
    
    If this sight is for bird hunting I question its wealth.
    
    If a gun fits you , you need no beed at all, and in real
    hunting situations I doubt seriously if the beed is used at all
    by most good shots when taking shots at Game.
    
    ooh here comes some more worms uck. 
    open mouth insert foot.
    Bear
30.4Works for meVICKI::DODIERMon Sep 28 1987 13:469
    	For hunting low light conditions with a shotgun, an application
    of nail polish (in hot pink, flaming red, etc.) on the front/back
    bead/s seems to help. This also works on the front of iron sights
    as well.
    	For bird hunting (including clay pigeons), I could remove my front 
    bead and probably not shoot any differently because I use the rib as
    a sight plane and seldomly look at the bead. 
    
    RAYJ
30.5Replacing sights with better quality?PENUTS::MCUSACKMon Jan 13 1992 15:048
    I have a Mossberg Model 500 with slug barrel.  The standard sights are
    o.k., but I was wondering if it was possible to replace them for a
    reasonable cost with better quality iron sights.  Anyone have this done
    before, and if so, what cost could I expect?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Mike