I have a Marlin 1894c with Skinner Sights. I like aperture sights, but I don't really like the Skinner front blade sight, which seems too wide, obscuring more of the target and making horizontal aiming less precise.
The 1894c uses standard 3/8" dovetail front sight inserts, so switching to something else should be easy. I just don't know what may work better with aperture sights. Here are a few options I found in my search online.
XS blade (contrasting black and white might help with visibility and horizontal alignment?)
Fiber optic
XS bead/dot
Globe style
something more exotic
Also, I'd maybe like a thin post sight (like an AR), but I didn't see any in a 3/8" dovetail configuration. Anyone know of any?
The gun is used mostly for general plinking but may also be used for some hunting (small game up to deer).
Any thoughts on these for use with a rear aperture sight? Any other suggestions (specific or general)?
The 1894c uses standard 3/8" dovetail front sight inserts, so switching to something else should be easy. I just don't know what may work better with aperture sights. Here are a few options I found in my search online.
XS blade (contrasting black and white might help with visibility and horizontal alignment?)
Fiber optic
XS bead/dot
Globe style
something more exotic
Also, I'd maybe like a thin post sight (like an AR), but I didn't see any in a 3/8" dovetail configuration. Anyone know of any?
The gun is used mostly for general plinking but may also be used for some hunting (small game up to deer).
Any thoughts on these for use with a rear aperture sight? Any other suggestions (specific or general)?
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