Optometrist here--Peep sights have an advantage not present with V notch / Buck-horn sights. If you wear distance ophthalmic lenses ( eyeglasses) there is a significant advantage to peep sights. To learn if this applies to you and you wear distance eyeglasses, do this simple test. 1)Take a scrap piece of cardboard and poke 1 roofing nail hole in cardboard. 3) find a suitable target 9 (deer sized target) 100 yards away. 4) Remove your eyeglasses 5) view distant target with just naked eyes ( no eyeglasses) 6) view distant target through hole in cardboard---If your vision of distant target is better through hole in cardboard, you might just love your first peep sight.

Old soldier, new 1895 shooter! Thank you.

Only a Marlin owner knows that giggle.....

great sight, great company, the owner is top notch and will help you personally with whatever you need and stands behind his product.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Great Video. Thank You for Posting. Will have to Buy your Sight.

Great for farsighted shooters and older eyes too. Other shooters say "it ain't fair", "how can ya miss?"

SKINNERs are cool, put 'em on my '94 a few yrs.ago. "Peeple" have caught-on . . . Skinner keeps making more models fitting many more guns than before, great sights.

@buffalosoutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more.

I have Skinner Express sights on my JM 444 Marlin and Guide Gun 45-70. I am happy with them, and find them an improvement over the OEM buckhorn sights, which are good. Your thumbscrew is a good idea. No scopes on my Marlins. I left the rear sights on the guns, just folded them down.

The good news (verify before commit) is that the tapped screw holes on the Henry lever .410 are the same as for the 30-30, 45-70, etc. With a peep sight, my Henry .410. becomes my lever-action musket shooting rifled slugs.

That's the same reason i got the skinner express it does suit the rifle better than the other options. Great iron sight system for the 336 highly recommend.

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

I need a set for my 336!

Wow those are nice. I really like the way you adjust them. They make that rifle for sure.

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Martin Thanks man. I am thinking you will like them.

Nice sight's, I like them too. I think they are right on the money!

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+Martin Scharf Thanks!

Nice video , very informative. Looking forward to more of your work.

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for leaving the feedback!

Thanks for your video well done.I have a Marlin 444 for more than 30 years. I have always used the sights that came with the rifle and did well with it. I was trained with peep sights and my old eye's need all the help i can get now. I'm going to order the Skinner sights today because of this video. I'm thinking of getting a lever rifle in a pistol caliber. The 444 is not for plinking 10 rounds and your done because of the recoil. I have a friend who reloads for me or a box of ammo is $33.00. Hopefully I won't have to change the front sight. Thanks again!!!

@buffalosoutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video and hope you like the sights as much as I do. I don't know anyone at Skinner but speaking as a customer they make a good product.

Good review! I just received the Hoo1T receiver sight that I ordered from Skinner Sights for my Henry. Will install it this week Nice quality product .

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Emery Thanks and I agree. Very well made product and looks great too.

Love my Skinner sights on my 1894c. Have the winged sights on the front and rear. they work great for my old eyes.

My Marlin 1894P sports the Skinner "tactical" peeps. They are worth the money. Nice video!

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

I agree. Worth every penny. I could shoot the semi buckhorn ok but not nearly as well as the Skinner.

That marlin if a fine looking rifle.

what many miss is the back peek sight should go out of focus when concentrating on the front sight and the peep should be as close to your eye as possible to make this happen.

@toddriel9396

Жыл бұрын

Skinner also makes a model called the “Alaskan”,which puts the sight even closer to your eye. I agree with you Wally.

I dig those peep sights as they do belong on that rifle...Good vid...

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

thanks Scott.

Skinner says to NOT use Loc-tite.

@buffalosoutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Then don't use it.

Mighty fine sights and the price is Grrreat =)

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+rls303 Thanks!

Nice sight

i was wondering if you could give me a measurement on your front sight so i can narrow my search for a sight that will work better with skinner rear sight, mine is too low for sure..

I've been wanting a skinner sight for my Marlin 30-30 but been putting it off. Now that my buckhorn sight broke off on a hunting trip better time than any to get one.

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the perfect time for an upgrade! I really like the Skinner sights.

Great sight for tracking in the Northeast

Good video Buffalo - keep em coming :)

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

beartooth mercantile makes a safety fix. the cross bolt gets bumped often in field. nice video

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

That's definitely a good upgrade. Thanks for the tip.

Thank you for your videos I really much appreciate them. I got Skinner sights love them all so I heard you say you can keep the Buckhorn sights on is this true? I took mine off but would like to keep it on there would it be out of the way? Thanks for your time

Hi, Great Video. I just ordered mine today. Great Company.

Great video! Great sight. I put one on my Marlin 39a and love it. Now to put one on my Winchester 1886!

@buffalosoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do like the Skinner sights. They do a great job with them.

Nice lookin sights

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+treesablowin Thanks!

I have a henry color case hardend octagon barrel 44 mag rifle. I put a skinner color case hardend sight on it. For 30 bucks they engraved my name on the sight. Shoots lights out at 100 yards. Have skinners on a 45 marlin and a henry 22. Love em..

@denisdegamon8224

3 ай бұрын

I have the same rifle, but in 45 Colt. Did you have to change out the factory front site for a taller front site ( from Skinner) for your Henry Big Boy rifle?

@marklewis9594

3 ай бұрын

Nope.

Question.. how do you know the correct height for the front post! Assuming you are starting from scratch! I was thinking about installing express sights from Skinner on one of my firearms and having the barrel drilled and tapped for a front sight. Their universal peep for said firearm is .400 measured center of the ghost ring.

Thanks mate

Is there a difference between skinner and XS sights i have XS on my 336 they work good

very clean looking peeps. looks as it came with the rifle.

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+MegaBait56 Thanks. That's one of the reasons I went with these over some of the others. There are a lot of great options out there. I think it was you that was telling me about some of them.

@MegaBait1616

8 жыл бұрын

Lookin good my friend.

@dianebarabe6787

7 жыл бұрын

MegaBait

Sweet now I want one.

thanks for the info. that looks like a good option for sights. so far I am not a fan of the buck-horn sights next video you should demonstrate a skinner box

Thanks for the info ordered my express sight for the exact rifle . Hoping to not have to change front sight. Two questions, why did you remove the hood on he front sight and what grain of bullet / load are you using?

I'm sad I didn't have a chance to catch this video when it first came out! Once again great upload and keep up the great work! Are you also into fishing at all?

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+EpicsArchive Yes I do some fishing. Not as much as I'd like but I go from time to time.

What are the torque values for the base plate ?

Did your dovetail plug require fitting?

Did that plug come pre-drilled to hold the other sight ?. Thats a great idea so you don't lose it.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Yes.

It looks like you removed the front sight hood.

How far are you able to shoot effectively with these sights? I just picked up a 45-70 for hunting reasons. I figure that I need to be within 200 yards in order to shoot, so I am trying to figure out if I need a scope or can get away with this sort of sight.

@denisdegamon8224

3 ай бұрын

It can be done with peep sites provided you learn the trajectory of the load your using for bullet drop at extended distances. Your zero range will dictate the hold over you need to apply to be on target at 200 yards. IE: 100 yard zero.... hold over at 200 might be plus 16" or more depending on bullet shape and weight. Most would agree that short of using a vernier adjustable site ( with pre determined setting) you should limit shooting at game to 150 yards with iron sites. Most folks aren't buffalo hunters these days.

Quick question, sir. Did you have to bring up your cheek wield? I like the low nature of the factory sights.

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

No. The rear sight on this particular model sits on the same plane as the notch of the factory rear sight. This is also what allowed me to use my factory front sight.

I bought a Skinner sight for my Win 94 and It raised my point of impact to 300 yards! The rear Skinner 94 sight sits way too high for the factory front sight.

@murphy4yt

3 ай бұрын

I have never used a peep sight that didn’t require a higher front sight. Skinner will fix you up.

thanks for video. I'm sold, just ordered set of my own for 336. semi-buckhorn found just blocked the target.

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

These are great. Skinner builds these right, I'll be surprised if you don't like them.

How was ya shooting in tha intro buddy?........

We’re did you get the plug that fit in barrel to replace the site of the factory sight?

@buffalosoutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Direct from the Skinner website.

@robmartin1343

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Everybody is different.But i can't stand a peep and most people love them! Different strokes for different folks!.I guess that's my only problem with the AR-15.Those are nice sights if you like a peep!

@buffalosoutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+Albatross497 I like them on certain guns. Lever guns just seem like they should come standard with a peep to me. Like you said though, different strokes.

@michaelangelo7511

2 жыл бұрын

Peeps are for the most accurate of shooters.

Them sights look like they were made for your rifle. I am ordering one for my big boy steel and I hope I don't have to replace my front sight.

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think the rifle looks as if it came with these sights from the factory. I think you will like them.

I put one on my 39a, I agree they look like they belong on the gun.

I wonder if that peep sight would make things more difficult for people that wear reading glasses, since that rear sight is even closer to your eyes.

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

Good question, hopefully someone with experience will chime in. Since I don't use glasses yet (give it a couple more years though!) I can't answer.

@dianebarabe6787

7 жыл бұрын

Buffalo's Outdoors n

@dianebarabe6787

7 жыл бұрын

Buffalo's Outdoors n Great site I put it on my Dina

@Popeye78382

6 жыл бұрын

I shoot with peep sights on my M1 and on my 10/22 and I wear glasses. Since I'm not trying to focus on the rear sight and a with a peep sight you are basically centering the front sight in the opening of the rear, glasses are not a problem.

@tjmooremusic

6 жыл бұрын

I wear eyeglasses with progressive lenses. It dosn't bother me to shoot with them on. In fact, I can't see the sight picture without them...I have the Skinner gold express on my Henry Big Boy 357 magnum. Luck had it that I did not have to get a taller front sight. I did knock out the buckhorn sights as they were in the way. I put in a plug and wish I had gotten the one that carried a different appiture. I have a few sizes of them but generally use the medium size that you referred to... My Henry is a better shot than I am....;)

How much does these Express sights cost and where did you purchase them

@brandonlehman7509

5 жыл бұрын

Around 60 to 100 an on skinnersights.com

@dickeymoore7365

5 жыл бұрын

@@brandonlehman7509 okay thanks and can you use the front sight stock

@brandonlehman7509

5 жыл бұрын

Yea I assume if it's still post in design

I notice that my new marlin 1894 shot low with magnum loads so that I had to raise the rear elevator all the way up. I think I can also add this Skinner sight without having to replace ky front sight. Gonna order one today!!

Thanks for the video !

@buffalosoutdoors

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

I like the Skinner sights, and I have one on my Henry 45-70, but I think that they are way over priced, and don't recommend them to anyone because of that!

@jacob-tl3is

3 жыл бұрын

Over priced?lol cheap ass go order from China

You can’t get a faster shot off with anything else!

I got mine and didn’t have to make a single adjustment. Still getting used to the sights though

From the pictures it looks like what I believe is a "peep" sight".