fiber optic clamp on sights question (turkey gun)

bamaranger · February 21, 2013, 05:12 AM

I've never been a fan of beads only on a turkey gun. Recently a Mossberg 835 for bamaboy has come to the house, and I am giving some thought to toting a 26" over/under import double once the leaves come out too.

Both guns have beads with vent rimbs. No mid bead. The Mossberg is tapped but I am not interested in an dot or glass optic of any sort at this time.

I've used fiber optics on bow sights, but only recently came up with a fiber optic bowsight that was tough enough to hold up to hard hunting.

What are some tough, adjustable, screw on fiber optic sight. I see them in the catalogs, what works and will hold up over a hard hunted season?

MTSCMike · February 21, 2013, 10:22 AM

I use the (I think Hi-Viz) magnetic ones that slip over the vent rib. They put the fiber optic rod at about the same level as the bead, the bead stays on to provide a positive stop during recoil and the base self-centers on the rib. The magnets are very strong and I have never had one get accidently knocked off.

As a side benefit, they are easily removed and replaced so I have a red and a green. I can choose the best color for the conditions of the day at hand.

TxGun · February 21, 2013, 12:51 PM

Yeah, HiViz and TruGlo seem to lead the pack for what you are looking for.

February 21, 2013, 05:12 AM	#1
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	fiber optic clamp on sights question (turkey gun) I've never been a fan of beads only on a turkey gun. Recently a Mossberg 835 for bamaboy has come to the house, and I am giving some thought to toting a 26" over/under import double once the leaves come out too. Both guns have beads with vent rimbs. No mid bead. The Mossberg is tapped but I am not interested in an dot or glass optic of any sort at this time. I've used fiber optics on bow sights, but only recently came up with a fiber optic bowsight that was tough enough to hold up to hard hunting. What are some tough, adjustable, screw on fiber optic sight. I see them in the catalogs, what works and will hold up over a hard hunted season?

February 21, 2013, 10:22 AM	#2
MTSCMike Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 164	I use the (I think Hi-Viz) magnetic ones that slip over the vent rib. They put the fiber optic rod at about the same level as the bead, the bead stays on to provide a positive stop during recoil and the base self-centers on the rib. The magnets are very strong and I have never had one get accidently knocked off. As a side benefit, they are easily removed and replaced so I have a red and a green. I can choose the best color for the conditions of the day at hand. __________________ IDPA Member A00640 Founding Charter Member - Middle Tennessee Shooter's Club

February 21, 2013, 12:51 PM	#3
TxGun Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Family ranch - Central TX. Posts: 467	Yeah, HiViz and TruGlo seem to lead the pack for what you are looking for.