Lever Action Peep Sights ~ Ranger Point Precision
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- R.P.P. offers these aperture sights for the Henry and Marlin lever action rifles.
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Ha, nice trick flipping the screw around. I probably would have ground it down and ruined the screw. Might be safer to put links in a pinned comment, not sure.
I think the peep sight screw is maybe from plastic on these.
Thank you for misssing shot number 2. I know you did that so I wouldn't hide in the shed crying like a girl because of my sorry shooting ability again.
Not only did you demonstrate how well these sights work, you also showed how well a Henry rifle will shoot and the quality of Federal ammunition. Considering that your rest is not very stable compared to an actual benchrest set up, I think that you shot incredibly well. Overall, a well done video.
I just bought a Henry .45-70 .
The first firearm in my life. I'm 52 and live in British Columbia. Here we have heavy brush/woods and wanted a gun that covers all my bases. Missing 411 cases is another motivator.
I think I want a peep sight. If I ever had to defend myself it would be 100 yards or less.
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That view down the barrel changing focus from the front sight to the rear sight made the whole video worth it. Nice shooting, four in the bullseye and I'd call the other one an honest flyer. I just ordered one of these for my Marlin because peep sights are excellent and the RPP design looks fantastic on these guns. You showed me I definitely spent good money.
The 'shroud' around the aperture looks great for protection of the aperture, especially when rifle is slinging around the woods.
I agree!
One the best gun channels on UA-cam. Good work
Thank you for that!
I'll agree! I love it when a new Buffalo video pops up!
The best!
Looks to me like you need a little taller front sight
Amazing results. I'm retired and I watch UA-cam gun videos all day long. This guy is the best shot on the internet. No, it's not 22plinkster. Great video, and a great gun site, AND the best music on the internet. I'm in Texas, and we all originally came from Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri, and that music just says “Home” to us. Good job, Buffalo.
Well Buffalo you’re younger than i am but we’ve been on the same wavelength concerning peep sights on lever guns sounds like for a long while. Who says North & South can’t get along?!? Signed; Damn Yankee
HA! I guess we just had a treaty moment! ;)
A yankee is someone from the north that comes down to the south...a damn yankee is one that will not go home 😃. Regards from Deep East Texas.
Great video, Buffalo! In today's world, it seems like everyone needs some sort of "optic", red dot, laser or high power variable scope. No one seems to remember the utility and value of a good peep sight. They are inexpensive (compared to optics) light, unobtrusive and way accurate enough for hunting at close to moderate ranges. Thanks for reminding us, and for covering the things that all the other channels forget about.
Peep sights belong on lever guns. I was fortunate enough to inherit several nice Winchester lever guns and added many others to my collection over the years. NONE have scopes. (cringe!) If there is anything besides the factory open sights on any of my lever guns, it is a peep sight. Even my Savage 99 has a peep sight. I have always considered a lever gun to be handy, slim trim, easy to carry rifle best for moderate ranges and for that, there is nothing better than a large diameter peep sight or a (ghost ring). Attaching a scope to one always seemed to be some sort of betrayal of a trust.
Hey I agree with you, especially about the scope on a lever gun statement. It not only doesn't look right but taking a nimble handling, natural pointing lever gun and putting a base, rings and scope on it kills all that.
@Evocati I hunted for forty years on our family's own private property in a state that allowed us to kill 5 deer a year using ANY centerfire cartridge. I killed more than 100 deer in my lifetime. Including one I dropped dead in its tracks with an M-1 carbine (peep sight) while I was out feeding cattle and another I dropped dead with a .22 Hornet from an old Savage Model 340 with peep sight while fixing fences. Both head shots under 50 yards. Those aren't my deer rifles of choice, they were "truck guns" used on targets of opportunity, but I knew my ability within that range. I had killed plenty of coyotes and jackrabbits with those two rifles, I knew my limitations.
Add in the deer killed by my four brothers, father, grandfather and 2 sons and there were many hundreds of deer killed. We NEVER lost one due to a peep sight. EVER.
Know your limitations and stick to them. Within the range of a lever gun/cartridges a peep sight is a perfectly adequate, humane and viable option.
That said...if YOU are unable to shoot well with a peep sight, by all means, use something else.
Looks like a fantastic sight. I like the way it adjusts and the wings to protect it. I’m gonna have to pick one up.
It's good to have options and this is certainly a nice option.
"dang" is right. That was some shooting sir!
Thanks!
😁 Ha-- Kentucky Windage! Man, I love this channel... I'm an Arizonan, and I had the memorable pleasure of riding through Kentucky on my way back home in 2015. People were so kind and generous and engaging, just happy to meet a visitor... and the land was exceptionally gorgeous. I just loved it... one of the key standouts of my 17 state cross-country roundtrip. For what it's worth, too... I'm not a white guy 😆 🇺🇸
Great to hear your not a white guy and was RESPECTED buy all those you met ! 👍
Love the awesome quality content you are putting out sir! Great stuff! Hope you and yours have a Merry CHRISTmas!
Hey thank you for that! I appreciate it and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Outstanding !! I had watched another installation video and discussion about front sight being to short was not discussed and rear sight elevation was not discussed. This video solved both questions I had. Excellent. I must have missed the part about what caliber you were shooting. Ammo looked like .357?
I think it looks great, I've always shot rifles better with a peep sight, as well. The longer sight radius also helps.👍👍
I agree!
I always thought it was skinner sights or nothing. Nice to know there is another option. Thanks, Buffalo.
Skinner is the most well known and I do love their sights but I was wanting to try something different this time around and just happened to find these in my search. Like you said I like options and competition between companies leads to better products for us!
I have skinner sights on a couple rifles,sometimes they’re hard to sight in with their adjustments system.
Those Skinners are ok. Nice and low/streamlined somewhat. They're inferior to the older Lyman 66 sights if you really plan to do any serious shooting.
That's as good as I've ever done , that was a long time ago . I'll check Ranger Precision Products out ! That's Buff for Shure
You’re shooting is most impressive! I’m new to the Henry camp and I’m very impressed with their lever actions.
Thanks Buffalo. I love your channel . . . and didn't know about the RPP sight. Awesome!
I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thank you for the comment!
We all have flyers somedays... Nice group by the way!
Well done!
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Got a new subscriber here, from France!
Seriously just watched the weather go from misty rain, to cold in a toboggan, and windy in a t-shirt.
Guess if you don't like the weather now, wait an hour or two!
Great video, btw!
Yeah it's been a crazy weather week and I captured it all in one video....LOL That's one thing about Kentucky, if you have to pick back up on a video the next day you're gonna lose continuity because the weather will be vastly different!
@@buffalosoutdoors It added another very interesting layer to the video. I really liked it.
Aperture sights can be great , on AR I can hit 8 inch plate at 300 every shot off bags.that little round is a model of efficiency.
In 2018 i bought a Ranger Point Precision peep sight for my Henry Brass 45/70. To make it work I have to adjust the peep sight all the way over to the right and use locktite to secure the windage screw that’s almost backed all the way out of the hole. I was not happy with that. So At the suggestion of Ranger Point Precision customer service. I took it to a local Gun Smith and they couldn’t make it work with the factory front sight, Suggesting that I go with Skinner Sights. I’ve kept the Ranger Point Precision peep sight on my Henry 45/70 and so far it still works just fine for my tired old eyes.
I have aperture sights on all my lever guns (Skinner) . Never heard of this company before seeing your video.... thanks... 👍
Looks like it would go with my Brass Henry’s, but for the Steel Big Boy, I’ll go with the Black one. Do like the look though. 👍🏼❤️🤠
Thanks!
I love love love lever action rifles,,, but I hate hate hate buckhorn sights. I guess I just never could wrap my mind around how to shoot them properly. All my lever action rifles get optics or peep sights.
I have my eye on the Marlin CST 357. It would be really fun to shoot it with my suppressor and 38 Specials.
I have always struggled with the buckhorns...maybe not really struggled but I certainly shoot peeps better by quite a margin. I think you're on to something with that Marlin!
Thanks for another great video Buffalo! I'm interested in how the peep sight does in low light conditions encountered while deer hunting.
In low light I will spin the aperture ring out and run it like a "ghost ring". That's what I do with my Skinner sights and it really helps.
Cool stuff! and nice shootin as always. And the speed that you can turn a screw driver is impressive ;-)
Thank you! It took me years to learn how to handle a screwdriver like that! ;)
Once apon a time. There was a man named Buffalo and he was a great shot. So good that he never missed! EVER!! True story! :-)
Hahaha! I need to meet that fella because I miss plenty!
Buffalo, Just goes to show that accuracy can be well within the sights you use. That is really good shooting, take into consideration. that is a no thrills Henry rifle, it has a lever action bolt and lock up is unlike a bolt action with "T" lugs located right behind the cartridge case, the action locks up on the back portion of the bolt allowing a little bit more of wiggling of alignment when in battery. the trigger is a stock out of the box trigger set by the factory with no adjustments for sear engagement or overtravel. Pretty impressive accuracy. -Dave
Thanks Dave! I got lucky on that 2nd group, I couldn't do that again to save my life! But the overall group size did reflect what I had been getting with it both on and off camera. I shot several groups off camera to try and dial that sight in. Around 1 5/8" to 1 3/4" was my average which I still think is very respectable. You mentioned some very good points in your comment. I can tell you are knowledgeable on lever guns so I appreciate the comment!
Testimony to Henry rifles, my 44 shoots about the same group, what a great rifle, good shooting Buffalo and good video, now i want a sight like that!
Good video. And I agree. My lever gun and my old revolvers are all I care about on looks. Everything else is a tool
Stoked to see this. I really don't like the standard Henry rear sight and have been looking for another option. Hope they ship to Australia. Thanks for the info.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for the great feedback. We do ship worldwide via our legal export partners. www.rangerpointstore.com/international-shipping-partners/
How timely is that! I was just looking at my own .327 yesterday, thinking along the same line. Wasn't aware of the Ranger Point models, though. Great shooting, by the way.
I like the buckhorn sight but I just don't shoot them very good. I've always shot peeps a little better and faster. RPP offers some peeps called clover leaf with fiber optics that don't have the interchangeable aperture rings. I had this one completely bottomed out as you could see but it did work with my factory front.
Very cool sight. I can see one in my near future being that I can't see the stock sights any more. Looks like just the ticket for my Winchester .45 colt carbine. Thanks for the tip and the vid.
I don't know what all models they make these for but it wouldn't hurt to look and even shoot an email and ask if you don't see what you need. If they see a market for it they just may make it.
I love lever rifles!!! The old west. And thank you for the video. You dialed that peep sight in beautifully 👍👍
After checking out their website,I guess they don't offer Winchester sights unless I am missing something. Too bad.
I didn't know what all makes and models they offer for. I know they make them for the Big Boys and the Marlin 1894.
Well you just sold me on this sight. Will pick one up.
I have a Skinner peep on a Marlin 1894CB .32H&R that RPP reamed and tuned to .327 Federal about three years ago (couldn't wait for Henry). Along with a Single Seven, a guy is pretty well set for most anything out here in the high desert. RPP does great work. My Marlin now equals/exceeds the Henry for slickness. Two of my favorites for every day use. Love that .327.PS: Nice shootin'.
I'm the same way Buffalo, I like my firearms to be aesthetically pleasing to me
Thanks man.
@@DieselDog1982 My gun said "don't hate me cause I'm beautiful"
great video as usual and nice shooting. I'm torn between these and the Skinner ones. Skinners are a lil more expensive though
Just a few things:
1 you have that bad boy dialed in like a pro
2. That is a beautiful sight
3. The only Improvement I would suggest would be a brass front sight
4. extremely excellent camera work
5 is it a lever action or a lever action....lol
Great video Buffalo
Excellent points! Well taken. THank you wildbill!
Have you seen a brass front sight that works well with this rear sight?
The Brass is a nice touch. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks!
Congratulations on your successful troubleshooting efforts and excellent groups. I just found your channel. Greetings from East Texas.
My Buffalo your timing couldn’t have been any better on this video. My dad just got me a Henry Steel 45-70 and you upload this video of these peep sights. I’m gonna get me a set. Probably green rear and red front.
I am not sure if they offer them for the 45-70 or not. I know they make them for the Big Boys but those are on different receivers and I don't think they are tapped the same but I might be wrong on that. It would be worth checking though!
I put a peep sight on my Thompson Center muzzle loader. I call it a Peeping Tom.
Now that is funny! I like it!
@@buffalosoutdoors Love your channel. Thank you, Sir.
so, I got mine in today. Had to have them adjusted all the way to the right and still wasn't on a 12x20 plate at 50yds. it was off to the left a good bit. I had them adjusted all the way right and then had to aim on the right edge to hit the left edge of the plate and then high (about 12 inches high) just to hit where I was aiming because they wouldn't adjust any higher. I'm not saying they're junk, they looked awesome on my henry all weather...they just weren't right for my eyes, with or without corrective lenses and not for my rifle. I had my hopes up and was sadly crushed. I went back to the buckhorn sights and was hitting dead on. I did have a scope (vortex 1-6) but wanted something more practical if I had to go into the bush, it may get put back on. They will be going back only because they don't work for me in my specific situation.
It’s a pleasure to watch a shooter as talented as you are, and who knows what he’s talking about.
You took out 3 screws but only put 2 back? I think I would have shortened that one and left it under the sight so there wasn't a hole in the receiver but I am particular like that. :-)
The hole is there whether or not a plug screw is in it or not. It is hidden under the sight base so no sweat. I did save the plugs in case I ever reverse course. Thanks for watching buddy!
Great video Buffalo and very well explained.I've purchased a couple of parts from Range Point.Good to work with and fast shipping.Thanks for the video.
That’s me to I love them peep sights I love them sights do make them for the 1886 Winchester
I don't think they make one for the Winchester yet. Just he Marlin and Henry but I could be wrong.
I really like the sight! Very smart to reverse it for the extra elevation. Do you think it needs some red loctite on the aperture? Fine shooting!! You do the absolute best reviews on UA-cam!!
I have BBS Henry in 20" 357 and 16" in 44, the 357 is my primary ranch hand but Everytime I watch your videos I feel like I want a 327...I have no use for a 327 at all,I have no 32 Cal firearms at all and I cast/load my own feed so plinking cost is irrelevant...but I want one😞
I like the .327 Federal Mag and I have a Ruger single action. Now I need another Henry with that peep sight.
Guess whatever you did about the wind noise worked, was very little that I heard !
Now ya know that the one flyer was because of the wind........ right ! 😊
Might have to check on one of those sights, see if they have them in black!
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Thanks Ken! I try hard to keep the wind noise out and this turned out better than I thought it was going to. That wind was pretty rough. I got lucky on that second group, no if ands or buts about it! Thank you!
Henry rifles are made in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. I wish they were made here in Texas.
The advantage of these sights for me over the competition is the wings that protect the sights, others I've looked at and owned are vulnerable to getting bumped and broken, probably at the most inconvenient time.
Can't do much better than that Buff
Thanks Trees!
What would you recommend for a close range(inside 100 yards) black bear rifle? Preferably lever action. 45-70? .44 magnum?
For black bear country either will work but the .44 is a smaller lighter rifle. That's probably what I'd go with if I planned on covering much ground.
Nice.
Thank you!
Very very good video,I might consider one of those sights
I've Skinner sights sightes for a long time. It's nice to see you give the .327 a workout.
I love Skinners. I've got them on several of my lever guns.
Great video Buffalo! I just recently found your channel and it's awesome. Your 870 Wingmaster video may have just persuaded me into purchasing one for myself lol.
Thank you! Glad that you are enjoying the channel! Those 870 Wingmasters are great shotguns!
Turning your apiture around didnt hurt your sight picture or quickness of sight picture at all?? I was going to buy this but I was worried about having to mess with the front sight .
Great content in your video, and great taste in your firearms. Really nice looking rifle.
Thank you!
Great Video and awesome Shooting!Just bought a Henry Big Boy Case Hardened 44 magnum last week.Cant wait to shoot it have never owned a Henry.Good filming and the Wind was not bad on the Video.Enjoyed your Videos!!
Awesome video thanks for sharing. What is the the list price on this gun?
Many years ago I read a study in regards to how long one could / should hold their breath when firing a well aimed shot. The study indicated that after 6 seconds a shooter’s ability to maintain sight alignment begins to deteriorate even though the sights remain in focus. If my memory serves me the study was aimed (no pun) at accurate shooting with a hand gun. After reading that study I made it a point when shooting PPC to breath after each shot and saw my scores improve. Sadly, I should have relaxed my grip after each shot to allow oxygenated blood to flow into my hands in order to maintain a consistent grip pressure.
Good shootin bubba. Ive always wanted to try the peep sights but always just keep the buckhorn sight. Ill give it a look. If the price is right. I got a few Marlins i could slide them on. 4 in the bulls eye and 2 of them in the same hole. Nice work Buffalo
Thank you. Some people prefer the buckhorns but I've always shot the peep style better. That last group I shot was a lot of luck and that's no joke....Even when I was editing the video I was like WOW. Glad I got it on camera!
@@buffalosoutdoors so how much do the peep sights like that cost right now?
@@tomjones7285 I just checked the site and depending on styles they range from 110 to 117 dollars. depending if you want the fiber optic clover leaf style or not.
Love that.327, goes with my Ruger. And now you have wind while you are trying to zero. Tight group.
Great video. Thanks for pointing out RPP.
Glad you liked it!
Good shooting.
Something that I built years ago that worked well for me is a semi portable 3 legged table for sight in shooting. I had an old scrap on treated plywood about 2’ x 3’. Braced the legs well. It is light enough to carry around, and stable enough to make use of sand bags. Or Caldwells rest. Can shoot lefties as well as right hand just move the chair to the otherside.
You did a good job on wind noise reduction , wasn' bad at all. Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas!
Thank you. I thought it would be worse! That wind was terrible.
I have an RPP peep sight on my Henry 45-70. It’s a great piece of gear.
Good video. Man, that is some good shooting. I also use peeps on my lever guns and it’s surprising how accurate they can be.
Hey buffalo! What’s your preference, do you adjust your sights so the front bead covers the center of your target or do you adjust it so your target is just above the bead?
You are to cool , like the Steve McQueen of UA-cam firearms/outdoors!
Great shooting! I’m envious! From Canada 🇨🇦
Great video. 👍
What torque values did you apply to the mounting screws?
Ranger triggers for Marlins are great. I've got their trigger and loading gate on my 336. Excellent company.
Clean looking sight that works. I hope you don't flood too bad.
Thanks so much! The waters have receded and didn't do any real damage. Just left the range really muddy!
Great shooting!
Your front sight probably covers up three moa.. at least that's how it seems to me! Best I can do is three inches at 100 yards!
With a Williams peep sight on my 94
Good shootin....nice group....happy holidays buddy
Thank you and I hope you and your family have a great Christmas!
The wind wasn't a problem, very good shooting, good job on editing.
I loved the video on the TX22. If you haven't seen it yet go check out the review on it on the Guns&Cars channel. Kinda interesting buffalo.
I think I saw that one. Is that the one where he had the squib load or something and bulged his barrel? I am interested in his update video.
Yep, that's it. I' was thinking it was bad ammo, I have the TX22 on my wish list. I just bought a Sky 9mm, great little pistol, but lousy trigger pull, way too long.
I like brass. It really brings out the aesthetics of the gun. Very fine looking weapon. Thank you for the video.
Thanks and I agree!
I prefer the peeps too. That last adjustment will hunt 🤓👍🏻
Man I couldn't believe it. I think that wind blowing actually helped me. I thought it would be an ugly group so I wasn't stressing about trying too hard.... probably sounds crazy but I really think it helped. I couldn't do that again if my life depended on it.
Buffalo's Outdoors you’re an amazing shot. I can see that taking a lil title edge off would be a benefit. That wind was crazy.
AWSOME shooting 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
I like it plus if it's made in Texas👍🇺🇸
I'd have to look it up again but I'm pretty sure that's what I read! Thanks Dan!
@@buffalosoutdoors do I need to mail you a life jacket? That water is getting high👍
@@UncleDanBand64 I could probably use one!
@@buffalosoutdoors 😂
Sir, that is some damn fine shooting, I must say.
Now I am alot older now some 50 plus years from my army infantry days when I had great eye sight as an expert riflemen.
I must say, that anyone would be proud and that was some fine shooting, especially for that pistol caliber carbine with iron sights. Well done sir.
I to have Skinner peep sights on both my Henry small game 22 LR and my Henry caliber 45 Colt carbine. Like you I did have to go to a higher .625" Skinner partridge blade front sight for that 45 Colt carbine.
The factory front sights were fine on the buckhorn sights but off 2.5" at 25 yards and plus 3.5" high at 50 yards with the Skinner peep sights. It gave me an approximate 100 yard zero, with the rear peep sights screwed all the way down with no way to adjust for a closer 50 yard zero, hence the new taller front sight.
Buffalo, I thought you drove out a rear sight from left to right. You drove it out right to left. Does it matter on a Henry?
MassCityMadman I called Henry and they said on any manufacture rifle drive out to ejection port side always and drive back in the opposite. It’s cut out like a wedge shape and will mess up the barrel
MassCityMadman you’re welcome!
Superb group on the second sight-in. You couldn't even see the target on open sights. Must be down to great trigger control.
That front sight bead covered a lot of the target at 50 yards. I got lucky, couldn't do that again if my life depended on it but at least it happened while the camera was rolling! Thanks!
Hi Buffalo. I know this video is old. I’m new to leveraging guns and just got my first Henry big boy. Couple of questions pls, I value your opinion. Ranger point or Skinner sights. Receiver mount or barrel mount. Thank you
dang buffalos outdoors you shoot good in a hurricane. I was hoping someone would do a video on those sights my old eyes need those. I think I herd you say that was 327 fed is that good for deer out of a rifle I am going to get henry but aint made my mind up yet on caliber ?
thanks for the video it was great!
Yes it will take deer size game. I would limit myself to about 100 yards with it but that's just me.
Nice sight set up. Were using stock front sight? Were you aiming front sight on center or just below. Either way buddy its dialed in. Nice thumbs up!
Yes, factory front center hold.
Looks nice on there TBH. I'd kind of trade you the water on your range for the snow on mine. *:-)*
Nah, I'm kidding. Living in the north ya have to deal with the snow this time of year. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving.
Thanks man. I don't know if I am tough enough to live up north! Every winter the threats my wife and I make to our relatives that we are moving south get more and more real! LOL Thanksgiving was rainy but nice! Hope yours was nice too!
My 444 Marlin and 45-70 Guide Gun both wear Skinner aperture sights, which I really like. I can certainly see the merits of yours, however. No scopes on my Marlin lever actions.
Nice shooting! That rifle is a tack driver. Your flier was most likely a cold barrel, if it was your first shot. Great video. Might look into one of these sights for my 336. And see what else they make. Hopefully they ship to Canada. Love your videos. Take care down there.
I love the quality and pace of your videos. I’m getting ready to install a RPP peep on my 357 Henry but I was curious how you cleaned the screw threads during the install. Solvent, oil then blue loctite?