After a few days on the range with my new pet I have found myself in need to upgrade the sights. I'm wanting to keep things light and simple rather than loading it down with optics that just don't look right and put more on it than I have in it. It seems that aperture/peep sights might be a good way to go and I've always loved them on the rifles I've had with them. What would be good? If I absolutely cannot do iron affordably and practically, then I'll slap on a simple 4x scope, but I'd rather go with peeps first. Anyone?
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Try:
http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/gunsightsdefault.htm
They make at least two sights that clamp to the dovetail on your rifle.
http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/gunsightsdefault.htm
They make at least two sights that clamp to the dovetail on your rifle.
I've never seen peep sights on a model 60.
If you get that set up and working, be sure to post pics! I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in seeing it.
Personally, I like the look of a scoped 60.
The Mueller APV makes it a real shooter, and costs about the same as the rifle.($115to$130)
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I'm very happy with mine. When it's turned down to 4 1/2 power, it's a great hunting scope with a really wide field of view.
Turn it up to 14 power, and it turns the 60 into a target rifle.
If you get that set up and working, be sure to post pics! I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in seeing it.
Personally, I like the look of a scoped 60.
The Mueller APV makes it a real shooter, and costs about the same as the rifle.($115to$130)
I'm very happy with mine. When it's turned down to 4 1/2 power, it's a great hunting scope with a really wide field of view.
Turn it up to 14 power, and it turns the 60 into a target rifle.
There peep sights for the Marlin 60
from Tech Sights...They make them for the 10/22 and now for the 60. Go their web sight and the cost is $69 I believe plus shipping. No drilling or material modifications are necessary. They simply are installed by putting the rear sight on the scope rail and remove the front ramp sight and replace with the their front sight by using a small screwdriver. I do not own a set but they are in my near future as I just bought a 60W and want a set of aperture sights. They are recommended by lots of shooters. They fit the 60 and the 795. Can also buy a set for the Ruger 10/22 if you want that also.
from Tech Sights...They make them for the 10/22 and now for the 60. Go their web sight and the cost is $69 I believe plus shipping. No drilling or material modifications are necessary. They simply are installed by putting the rear sight on the scope rail and remove the front ramp sight and replace with the their front sight by using a small screwdriver. I do not own a set but they are in my near future as I just bought a 60W and want a set of aperture sights. They are recommended by lots of shooters. They fit the 60 and the 795. Can also buy a set for the Ruger 10/22 if you want that also.
+1 to the Mueller APV. I haven't used it on a .22 yet, but its fine for my 30-30 Marlin lever.
Glad you also choose black instead of the gaudy silver one...
BTW, do you know where the parts are made? I heard Muellers are "assembled" in the US, but I wonder where teh pieces are made...
Glad you also choose black instead of the gaudy silver one...
BTW, do you know where the parts are made? I heard Muellers are "assembled" in the US, but I wonder where teh pieces are made...
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I am also looking for a good iron sight for my Marlin 60. The tech sights seem perfect. Has anyone had any experiance with them?
You are not hijacking
because the original question was about aperture sights for the 60. I have heard nothing but good things about the Tech Sights sets of sights from people on the forum who have them. I have not yet gotten a set but will very soon for a 60W I just bought.
because the original question was about aperture sights for the 60. I have heard nothing but good things about the Tech Sights sets of sights from people on the forum who have them. I have not yet gotten a set but will very soon for a 60W I just bought.
Okay awesome. For 69 bucks i'd say it's a little expensive, but because of the good reviews I think I'll get them.
I know that sounds expensive but
for peep sights it really isn't. It is really easy to spend over $100 on a set of peep sights and that is not counting the cost of a gunsmith to drill, tap, and install if you cannot do that yourself. So, if you spend $69 plus shipping that is pretty reasonable in my opinion when no drilling and such is necessary and they are adjustable for windage and elevation. Of course, $70 is quite a bit toward groceries, rent, other stuff. It is all in the mind of the beholder and how much he/she has in the wallet to spend on a non-essential item. We can learn together on these, so to speak. I am going to order a set today. :Blasting_
for peep sights it really isn't. It is really easy to spend over $100 on a set of peep sights and that is not counting the cost of a gunsmith to drill, tap, and install if you cannot do that yourself. So, if you spend $69 plus shipping that is pretty reasonable in my opinion when no drilling and such is necessary and they are adjustable for windage and elevation. Of course, $70 is quite a bit toward groceries, rent, other stuff. It is all in the mind of the beholder and how much he/she has in the wallet to spend on a non-essential item. We can learn together on these, so to speak. I am going to order a set today. :Blasting_
Okay, Tech Sights on my 60
I bought a set of Tech Sights for my 60 and took it to the range today to practice with them and, of course, sight them in. First off, the cost was $69 plus S&H total $75. For what it is worth I am 66 and my eyes aren't what they used to be. Plus I am right-handed and my left eye is dominant and my right eye does not see much so I shoot left handed with long guns. I am a mediocre shooter anyway because, for one thing, not lots of experience or practice.
I go to our outdoor range to the one that is supposed to be 25 yards. I would say that my target was probably closer to 28-30 but let us call it 25. I put up 8 inch Dirty Bird targets with the 10 ring measuring 2 inches in diameter. I started shooting groups of 10 for sighting using Fed Bulk pack hollow points. The sights were already dead on center for windage. No improvement necessary. It was shooting about 4-5 inches high so I kept adjusting the elevation. I was loving these sights already because I was shooting some pretty tight (for me) groups, perhaps 2 inches or a little more once I got the hang of using the sights and learning to keep the front sight post in the same place in the aperture each time. So, any way, I was still on sighting in groups of 10 lowering the elevation and on what turned out to be my last group I put 8 in the 10 ring and 2 in the 9 ring. For me that is fabulous. I won't claim this is fantastic shooting. The point is, we are talking about the sights, and these sights make me look like a respectable shooter.
I would have stayed longer but had an obligation and had to leave the range.
I wanted to share this as follow up and now, I feel my $75 has been well spent. I look forward to going to the range soon and working up to 50 yards.
By the way, I bought a brand new Marlin 795 today and I am going to get a set of Tech Sights for it also.
And, I have a Marlin 99 M1 coming and I know the Tech-Sights rear sight will go right on that gun and I am hoping I can put the front sight on with no drilling or tapping.
Will also share (then I will shut up) that I know a scope or Red Dot or Laser would probably do much better than peep sights but my interest is in shooting iron sights....The challenge of the old-fashioned way, so to speak. I love my Tech-Sights. All you need is a screwdriver and a little Loctite. :t :t Two thumbs up.
I bought a set of Tech Sights for my 60 and took it to the range today to practice with them and, of course, sight them in. First off, the cost was $69 plus S&H total $75. For what it is worth I am 66 and my eyes aren't what they used to be. Plus I am right-handed and my left eye is dominant and my right eye does not see much so I shoot left handed with long guns. I am a mediocre shooter anyway because, for one thing, not lots of experience or practice.
I go to our outdoor range to the one that is supposed to be 25 yards. I would say that my target was probably closer to 28-30 but let us call it 25. I put up 8 inch Dirty Bird targets with the 10 ring measuring 2 inches in diameter. I started shooting groups of 10 for sighting using Fed Bulk pack hollow points. The sights were already dead on center for windage. No improvement necessary. It was shooting about 4-5 inches high so I kept adjusting the elevation. I was loving these sights already because I was shooting some pretty tight (for me) groups, perhaps 2 inches or a little more once I got the hang of using the sights and learning to keep the front sight post in the same place in the aperture each time. So, any way, I was still on sighting in groups of 10 lowering the elevation and on what turned out to be my last group I put 8 in the 10 ring and 2 in the 9 ring. For me that is fabulous. I won't claim this is fantastic shooting. The point is, we are talking about the sights, and these sights make me look like a respectable shooter.
I would have stayed longer but had an obligation and had to leave the range.
I wanted to share this as follow up and now, I feel my $75 has been well spent. I look forward to going to the range soon and working up to 50 yards.
By the way, I bought a brand new Marlin 795 today and I am going to get a set of Tech Sights for it also.
And, I have a Marlin 99 M1 coming and I know the Tech-Sights rear sight will go right on that gun and I am hoping I can put the front sight on with no drilling or tapping.
Will also share (then I will shut up) that I know a scope or Red Dot or Laser would probably do much better than peep sights but my interest is in shooting iron sights....The challenge of the old-fashioned way, so to speak. I love my Tech-Sights. All you need is a screwdriver and a little Loctite. :t :t Two thumbs up.
www.skinnersights.com
WIDE range of peep sights, including BRASS!
Barrel Mounted...dovetail mount...
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Rear Mount-Low Profile
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www.tech-sights.com
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WIDE range of peep sights, including BRASS!
Barrel Mounted...dovetail mount...
Rear Mount-Low Profile
www.tech-sights.com
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I have a Williams peep on my 795. It can loosen up. I'm sure that I can remedy that - I just haven't yet. You'll have to get a higher front sight, which means you'll have to get a dovetail ramp. There are after market ramps, but I got one from Marlin. They only come in stainless steel from Marlin though. The Williams works well and has click adjustments (with a screw driver), but I'll admit that the tech sights look nice too.
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