Want to do the same on my 457 Trainer.
Was just last night.... thinking how cool would that be, on the Trainer.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

 

I have a Williams Foolproof on my 455 Lux. It's perfect with the 455's adjustable front sight. I'm not that familiar with the front sight on a 457 Trainer, but if it's not adjustable you'll probably need a taller front sight. (That statement holds for any receiver peep sight.)

 

Thought about aperture sights on my 457 Training Rifle and if I do it I'll use this rear:

http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=590L

and contact Steve Earle for a barrel block for the front sight. Probably use an Anschutz globe since inserts or irises are easy to find.

Looks like about $300 to get the basics so I'm still on the fence about this project.

Hank

 

Thought about aperture sights on my 457 Training Rifle and if I do it I'll use this rear:

http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=590L

Hank

I had one of those and I think it was too long and interfered with the bold operation unless it was moved forward with part of the base clamp hanging over the ejection port. The adjustments didn't work that well for changing distances often.

If you're serious about the project you have a couple options.

1. Get a Brno sight set. They are OK, but have some limitations. You'll need adapters for rear sights if you want to add an adjustable iris with diopter and magnification which is especially useful for older eyes. You'll also need custom inserts for the front sight. I don't believe the standard sizes of 18mm or 22mm fit. If you shoot at only at one distance, the sights are OK, but if you change distances often, the adjustments aren't that precise.
   
2. Find one of these Anschutz sight bases for Redfield style sights or have one made by a machinist. Then get a Centra rear sight, or a Redfield international rear sight. The front globe could be Gehmann or Anschutz of either 18mm or 22mm size depending on your preference and it will just clamp to the front sight base, no dovetail or block required. You'll have more options this way for adding adjustable front and rear irises with diopters and magnification. Adjustments are more precise if you change distances often.

Here's some pictures of my setup on a 452 trainer.

 

Thanks guys. The cost of that Gehmann is almost the cost of the rifle. I am sure the quality is there. I have to think about how serious I want to get.

 

Good idea to make sure what your goal is....:t. You can easily spend a fair chunk of change trying to make a sporting rifle do what a dedicated target rifle can do and probably do better.

If you just want to try a rear aperture sight instead of the leaf sight, not much money is involved, but if you want to get serious about shooting with aperture sights I'd recommend putting your money toward a rifle built for that purpose.

Just my opinion,

Hank

 

I used the Savage-Anschutz 1411 adapter for the rear with a Redfield Olympic sight, on a CZ 457 Scout for a 12 year old. Intent is to have something for 3-P. Front is an Anschutz globe that clamped on the front sight ramp after removing the original hood and lowering the original post. As previously said, Champions Choice also has one of these rear sight adapters.

 

Try the Williams and see how you like shooting it, and if it’s a big improvement for you, upping the ante to a true peep and glove sight will be worth the investment.