Author Topic: Sights for a TC Renegade w/ GM .58 bbl? (Read 725 times)

glazer1972 · « **on:** September 10, 2004, 11:49:50 AM »

I have a TC Rengade that wears a GM .58 32" 1 in 70" Twist Barrel. I am trying to decide what to do with the sights on it. I am considering either the Lyman 57 SML, Williams Foolproof or the TC hunter peep sight. Which do you guys think is the best setup for a tang mounted sight?

The only other thing I have thought about is replacing the rear sight on the barrel with a Williams WGOS (guide open sight) with a "V" blade which would give a similar sight picture to what express sights on most dangerous game rifles have.

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

crow_feather · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2004, 04:15:34 PM »

glazer1972,

Welcome to Greybeard and to the traditional site. While we don't usually discuss more modern sights on this forum, I do believe that there are a few people who have used or are using these type of sights.

I prefer the Lyman SML as I have used a rifle with these sights and was impressed.

C F

lostid · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2004, 08:36:02 PM »

well glaze ya sure gave us all a wide option to choose from didn't ya? :-D

Two peeps,1 iron, or fiberoptics,,,,,,ya did say yer shooting prb. aka1-70 twist. But ya didn't say what ya want to use yer firearm for

Although the 57 sml offers such a wide range of options along with the 17aml front sight, and the Williams is a rear peep also,,,,,well,,,,

Because I usually shoot game in heavy cover, and low light,,and because I have shot alot with just open sights I prefer a good deep "Slot" type adjustable rear and a light colored/silver blade up front.

The "fiber" asspect really brings the sights to the fore front,,but I have found that the very "luminesance" of the fiber optics detract the eye from the best placement options. (it's an eye thing)(ya cain't see light then the target at the same tyme)(aka; 1000$ hooded scopes)

The fiber optics sure helped the boy learn how too see "sight window", easy,,shooting 101. But that's a long way's fom "peep's and target 352".

luck too ya,, best wishes,

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2004, 05:18:27 AM »

I have both the SML and the Williams WGRS peeps on mine. Some have the small white bead in the front sight and some are firesights(fiber optic). But for the rear sights I always hunt with em without the aperature, just use the aperature mount as a ghost ring. It gives you the best of both worlds, quick target aquisition and field of view, but at the same time, very accurate. hth, Tim

glazer1972 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2004, 03:02:56 PM »

I am going to use it for informal paper shootin and deer hunting. I didn't say nothing about no fiber optics though. :eek: I now have a 3/32 gold bead on the front sight and I might change it to a white bead or a silver blade, not sure. I did do some shootin with it today. Nothin serious and was really impressed with the gm barrel.

lostid · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2004, 03:18:59 PM »

oops, my mistake. The fiber part is an option.

If ya really want a rear peep,,I'd go with the Lyman 57. Just because of it's wide range of availabilty,,and reliability.

You'll still need to drill and tap the front screw fer fit. The rear screw fit's the tang bolt right? If your not going to do that yourself,,then trust your local smith to install and service what he recomends.

luck too ya,best wishes