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rear sight on turkey gun.
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My gun shoots a tight pattern and I wanted a rear sight as well so I could be sure where I was aiming in the "heat of the battle" when I turkey walks up.
I went with a conventional style I made from a piece of angle iron. I shoot round balls from my gun as well and a rear sight is a comfort for my ageing eyes.
I went with a conventional style I made from a piece of angle iron. I shoot round balls from my gun as well and a rear sight is a comfort for my ageing eyes.
I say Erics style is best (but I have never done well with any peep on any gun so.... :idunno: )
I agree. Some old smoothies were made with rear sights, some had them added. Won't make em shoot better, but makes it easier to sight...espesily in the 'heat of battle' . I shoot with a traditional v type rear over a peep.
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I think, if the gun is only to be used for turkeys, I would go with a sight like Eric's. But, I would file a really wide V shaped notch in it. Almost an "express" sight V but not quite as shallow. It's quick, can be used for precision by taking a bit more time with a little practice, and allows for a more open field of vision.
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I have a buckhorn with a V-notch on my .54 smoothbore.
Go traditional like this rear sight on a Clay Smith Carolina Smoothbore.
http://www.claysmithguns.com/typeG_sight.jpg
http://www.claysmithguns.com/typeG_sight.jpg
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I use it mostly as a rifle, with a very occasional use of shot, so what I have works for me. That sight you posted looks great if the main intent was to fire shot out of it. I'm not so sure how traditional that turquoise blue stock on that gun with the traditional sight you showed is though. 
Here's the one I'm using... http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=906&do=detail&Cat2Option=yes
Here's the one I'm using... http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=906&do=detail&Cat2Option=yes
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I went with the style rear sight Eric Krewson showed. It keeps my cheek down on the stock. :thumbsup:
I would probably go with a wide v notch, because your shots will be close, and most likely in low light. In my turkey hunting experience, the shooting has been right after sun up. If you go with a peep, I would go with a larger hole, like a ghost ring. It will be plenty accurate for close range.
