| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 24/01/20 12:11 AM |
Re: Something new from Krieghoff -a .458 slide action
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BTW has anyone got any comments on the Krieghoff claim that the best way to position open sighs is for the front sight a the muzzle as usual, and the rear sight being positioned 11 1/2 inches to the rear of the front sight?
Leaving possibly a very large stretch from the action to the rear sights on longer barrels.
The old rule beginning with long barrelled muzzle loads was a longer sight picture from rear sight to front sight improved open sight accuracy.
I think the Krieghoff methodology is that positioning the sights closer allows the eyes to see the two sights as one picture quicker. And for faster aiming and shooting.
What do you think?
Even in handguns most sites claim a longer barrel length hence longer sight radius helps with accuracy..I would think the same would be true with rifles...along with more weight up front for running shots..
Have never heard the idea of placing sights closer for faster target acquisition..again, when training with handguns in close quarters I prefer 4" barrels..long enough to use the powder in the case..short enough for speed and still provides good accuracy