Open Sights

[jack2o 45]

does anyone still hunt using open sights.thinking about taking the scope off one of mine and using it for around the trees for squirrel and the odd bird.i always find i can get on target quicker with the opens and its easier to follow a quick moving target like squirrel without a scope.i know a few lads who use them for targets just wondering if anyone still hunts with them

[barrywhite 282]

dont use any ,but squirrels up trees [or close up] has to be the only time I would think you had an advantage over scope or red dot ect .

[fitchet 788]

I went out saturday night with a shitty open sighted gun as it was too foggy for dogs. In an hour id shot about a dozen birds ..... And i quite enjoyed it. Reminded me of my "airsporter" days ...

[jack2o 45]

yea mate this will be close range got another scoped gun for rabbits or long range theres a small woods where i go pigeons and squirrels on the ground.been playing around with targets and 15-20 yard is all i feel confident with at the minute which is about right for what i need but wouldnt risk any further without scope.gun ill be using is an old hw77

Edited February 11, 2013 by jack2o

[ghillies 209]

if your eyes are good theyre more than effective...but, close like ratting theyre ideal as theyre low on the barrel.

 

wierach hw80 style with a lollypop were orsom.

Edited February 11, 2013 by ghillies

[Hudson 5]

I love the simplicity of open sights, and like the look of a rifle with them to be honest, something simple and pure about them.

[pianoman 3,586]

Still a great way to get out and shoot. Weihrauch air rifles on open sights are amazingly accurate devices.

[hunter100t 56]

Still a great way to get out and shoot. Weihrauch air rifles on open sights are amazingly accurate devices.

 

Yes i agree, when i started years ago, scopes were for the gamekeepers and the like, theres something basic and very satisfying when you shoot with a good set of iron sights !

 

atb Phil

[j j m 6,485]

i used to love using the open sights on my osprey air rifle years ago,the old eyes arnt up to it now

[The one 8,405]

Think you can see better clearer with a scope on the only disadvantage is close up with a set mag scope but ive never felt like taking it off

[just jack 997]

i had them on my BSA super sport in the 80's couldn't raise enough cash for a scope so i made do