Lyman Deerstalker Sights??

[MikeStaten]

Looking for new sights for my Deerstalker.  I'm not a fan of fiber optic sights.  I would prefer to have more precise open sights.  Ideally I would like a more narrow notch on the rear sight and thin blade on the front sight.  Any ideas?  May even consider the Lyman peep but not sure what front sight would be best to use.  I like to put my target just above the front sight, not having the front sight cover the target, would a peep prevent me from doing this due to centering the front sight in the peep?

[Rangr44]

Since a peep sight is designed to be only looked through, AT the front sight, placing the front sight where the shooter wants the POI - and not to consiously center the front sight in the peep - a 6:00 hold will work just as good as a center hold.

The Gun Works has a plethora of front & rear sights available online.

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[coyotejoe]

Peep sights have real advantages, I wouldn't hunt with anything else, but if you get into rendezvous shooting they generally require open sights only.

[Old Lucky 01]

I just set my Lyman Deerstalker up with peep sights.  Here is what I did:  The Thompson Center factory peep sight fits up EXACTLY with the existing tang holes, but I ordered the the extra TC mounting screws also...I think the Lyman tang srews worked okay though.  The aperture of the TC sight wasn't vey user friendly...too small and didn't let in enough light.  You can remove the entire TC aperture for a "ghost ring view, which some folks prefer anyway.  For more precision, I also ordered an adjustable diameter aperture "Hunting Disk" #EB0804 from Dixie Gunworks...it is specifically threaded for the TC sight base.  This is an awsome combination!  Made a huge difference...shot two deer with it this season.  I would prefer a smaller white bead on the factory Lyman front sight...it covers a 8"-10" diameter at 100 yards, but I think there is a smaller bead sold that I'll get installed before next deer season.  Although it's subjective, I think the Lyman 57 peep isn't as "streamlined" looking as the TC peep and the TC sight was just as fully adjustable.  Hope this helps...   

[coyotejoe]

The Lyman 57 is a popular sight for target shooters because the adjustments are precise and repeatable. Once you know how many clicks of elevation are needed to go from a 50 yard zero to 100 yards you can dial it in dead center every time. It is big and awkward looking however and often requires a bit of wood removal on the left side of the stock to fit properly. The T/C sight adjustments are pretty much by guess and by gosh but is probably a more practical sight for a hunting rifle where one sights it in and leaves it alone.
My own preference for a hunting peep is neither of the above, it is far simpler and more compact than the T/C and best of all it costs only a few pennies. It is just a 10x32 thumb screw from the hardware store screwed into a drilled and tapped hole in the tang. Elevation is adjusted by turning it half or full turns into or out of the hole and secured with a jam nut. Windage must be adjusted by moving the front sight in its dovetail, but again it is a sight it in and leave it alone.

[AtlLaw]

My own preference for a hunting peep is neither of the above, it is far simpler and more compact

Well how cool is that!     What a heck ofa idea!  Thanks for the tip.   

[Landngroove]

I have the Lyman 57SML on my Lyman Deerstalker. Mounted it myself. It fits with no drilling and tapping, and no, you dont have to modify the stock in any way. It is made to fit right on a Deerstalker. The factory front sight is the correct height, and works fine with it. I also use a 6 o'clock hold, and it is no problem with this set-up.