I caught the aperture sight virus

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It started when I got a great deal on an old Mannlicher Steyr carbine at an auction. That model loads with clips from the top, so mounting a scope is unwieldy. But a Lyman 57 receiver aperture sight worked perfectly, and enabled me to put rounds in the 4-inch circle at 100 yards.

Then I got an M1 carbine and AR-7, both of which have original peep sights, and when I bought an old Mauser I elected not to bend the bolt handle for a scope. Instead I mounted a Williams aperture sight.

Now I’ve even put a vintage Lyman 53 sight on an even vintage-r .410 shotgun so it will be better for small game etc.

I still shoot my scoped rifles, but for some reason I’m really drawn to shooting with peep sights. The combination of simplicity and accuracy appeals to me, and I love the clean look of an old rifle without a scope. Does anyone else have this affliction?

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