Best "Iron Sights" for a Golden Boy?

Cosmodragoon · November 2, 2013, 01:40 PM

I'm no expert on sights but I know I'm not alone in disliking the standard semi-buckhorn rear sights that come standard on these. I found myself wishing that it came with the iron sights that are standard on their less expensive .22 lever guns. Now I'm wondering what other people here prefer.

A few personal considerations come to mind. The first is that I don't want an optical sight. The second is that the rear sight attachment feels like it is too far forward for effective use of a peep sight, but I could be wrong. I've seen people mount them on the tang but I don't like the "steampunk" look.

semi_problomatic · November 2, 2013, 02:45 PM

http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html

They have some reviews on there...

Some people like the peep sites on the barrel. I prefer mine farther back for a longer sight radius.

Tang sights remind me of "quigly down under" and make me want to grow a mustache...

Obambulate · November 3, 2013, 06:05 PM

I just installed the Skinner sights on my Henry Frontier Model. I chose the screw-mounted sights that go on the barrel right in front of the receiver. They are further back than the dovetail-mounted rear sight, putting the peep closer to your eye. This sight only works on an octagon barrel with the factory-drilled screw holes. Your Golden Boy should have the holes under the rear sight ramp.

Skinner also has a receiver-mounted sight for the Henry, which puts the peep even closer, but raises the height enough to require a different front sight.

The quality is top-notch and the price, while a bit high, is reasonable for such quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customized fit. It looks great and works with my eyes much better than the buckhorn. I won't have a final opinion until I shoot it, but so far, I'm real happy.

PetahW · November 4, 2013, 07:02 AM

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FWIW, the GoldenBoy's receiver cover has no "rimfire grooves", so the Skinner Groover RF receiver sight won't work.

I'd D/T the top of the GB's receiver cover for a standard Skinner or the side of the cover for a Williams 5D/FP, and also install a taller (and different type bead) front sight blade if I went with the Skinner (an easy/no-brainer job).

[EDIT: The same octagon barrels are used on both the Henry Golden Boy and the blued Henry Frontier, ergo the open/iron sights are interchangeable.]

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PVL · November 4, 2013, 09:02 AM

I'd order a set of the iron sights that are standard on their less expensive .22 lever guns.

It's what you prefer, and it costs less than other options.

PeteApps · November 4, 2013, 12:41 PM

+1 for the Skinner sights. Just put them on my Marlin 1895, made a world of difference.

giaquir · November 6, 2013, 04:17 PM

I took the receiver cover ,D&T it and mounted
a peep site on it.
Just make sure the mounting screws don't poke thru
the receiver.
Also remove any burrs on the back side of the hole.

November 2, 2013, 01:40 PM	#1
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	Best "Iron Sights" for a Golden Boy? I'm no expert on sights but I know I'm not alone in disliking the standard semi-buckhorn rear sights that come standard on these. I found myself wishing that it came with the iron sights that are standard on their less expensive .22 lever guns. Now I'm wondering what other people here prefer. A few personal considerations come to mind. The first is that I don't want an optical sight. The second is that the rear sight attachment feels like it is too far forward for effective use of a peep sight, but I could be wrong. I've seen people mount them on the tang but I don't like the "steampunk" look.

November 2, 2013, 02:45 PM	#2
semi_problomatic Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: Ft. Polk Posts: 883	http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html They have some reviews on there... Some people like the peep sites on the barrel. I prefer mine farther back for a longer sight radius. Tang sights remind me of "quigly down under" and make me want to grow a mustache... __________________ Freedom's just a word. If I'm gonna die for a word, my word is jello...

November 4, 2013, 07:02 AM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. FWIW, the GoldenBoy's receiver cover has no "rimfire grooves", so the Skinner Groover RF receiver sight won't work. I'd D/T the top of the GB's receiver cover for a standard Skinner or the side of the cover for a Williams 5D/FP, and also install a taller (and different type bead) front sight blade if I went with the Skinner (an easy/no-brainer job). [EDIT: The same octagon barrels are used on both the Henry Golden Boy and the blued Henry Frontier, ergo the open/iron sights are interchangeable.] . Last edited by PetahW; November 4, 2013 at 09:04 PM.

November 4, 2013, 12:41 PM	#6
PeteApps Member Join Date: September 6, 2013 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 36	+1 for the Skinner sights. Just put them on my Marlin 1895, made a world of difference. __________________ Ready, Fire, Aim! D'Oh!!!

November 3, 2013, 06:05 PM	#3
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 582	I just installed the Skinner sights on my Henry Frontier Model. I chose the screw-mounted sights that go on the barrel right in front of the receiver. They are further back than the dovetail-mounted rear sight, putting the peep closer to your eye. This sight only works on an octagon barrel with the factory-drilled screw holes. Your Golden Boy should have the holes under the rear sight ramp. Skinner also has a receiver-mounted sight for the Henry, which puts the peep even closer, but raises the height enough to require a different front sight. The quality is top-notch and the price, while a bit high, is reasonable for such quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customized fit. It looks great and works with my eyes much better than the buckhorn. I won't have a final opinion until I shoot it, but so far, I'm real happy.

November 4, 2013, 09:02 AM	#5
PVL Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2013 Posts: 169	I'd order a set of the iron sights that are standard on their less expensive .22 lever guns. It's what you prefer, and it costs less than other options.

November 6, 2013, 04:17 PM	#7
giaquir Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Deerfield,New Hampshire Posts: 512	I took the receiver cover ,D&T it and mounted a peep site on it. Just make sure the mounting screws don't poke thru the receiver. Also remove any burrs on the back side of the hole.