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Offline jake2454

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williams fp series sights with target knobs
« on: June 27, 2007, 06:20:22 AM »
i want to put these sights on my buffalo classic but i am getting conflicting information.
does anyone own these sights and do you still need to take a tool to the field with you to make an adjustment?
thanks
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Re: williams fp series sights with target knobs
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2007, 06:24:05 AM »
Yes, it needs a screwdriver to unlock it to make adjustments, but you can replace the lock screw with a thumb screw to allow toolless adjustments. There are pics of the sight in the FAQs in the Peep and Firesights link.

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Re: williams fp series sights with target knobs
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2007, 06:30:11 AM »
Here's the thread with a pic of Bernie's FP Target sight with the knurled knob screw replacing the set screw. Williams has the knurled knob, IIRC.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,82250.msg504412.html#msg504412
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Re: williams fp series sights with target knobs
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2007, 07:55:11 AM »
their are a set of these for sale in classifieds
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Re: williams fp series sights with target knobs
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2007, 08:10:16 AM »
One thing to remember...if your rifle has the extractor only, and does not eject the round, the sight will be in the way a bit.  The sight hangs out past the end of the breech about .5 inch or so.  It makes retrieving a spent shell a bit more difficult.  Only a problem with fast reloads (hunting or competition)and such.  It wont be a problem for normal target/range shooting. 


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Re: williams fp series sights with target knobs
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2007, 08:57:46 AM »
Actually the sight has 7/8" overhang at the aperture and ¾" on the left side.  My 45-120 BC is an extractor by choice, I don't have a problem reloading at all, a heck of a lot quicker than reloading a muzzleloader and I never see folks gripe about them. :D Would be with heavy gloves on, but I don't see that as an issue most of the time, I usually remove my right glove when I reload my muzzleloaders in the field, could do the same if I had to with the FP sight. ;)

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Re: williams fp series sights with target knobs
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2007, 12:34:15 PM »
thanks guys....i'll check the classifieds
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Re: williams fp series sights with target knobs
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2007, 02:57:04 PM »
Quote from: jake2454 on June 27, 2007, 06:20:22 AM
i want to put these sights on my buffalo classic but i am getting conflicting information.
does anyone own these sights and do you still need to take a tool to the field with you to make an adjustment?
thanks

Jake,
I just bought one with the target knobs.  The windage is adjustable without tools. The elevation has a lock bushing with a slotted screw.
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