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From: ghm@ccadfa.cc.adfa.OZ.AU (Geoff Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: Smallbore Target Shooting - Front Sight options
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Date: 10 Jun 91 22:10:00 GMT
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EY15@liverpool.ac.uk (EY15) writes:

#Many of the topics discussed in rec.guns have no relovance here in the U.K.
#because of our stupid gun laws. 

But wouldn't it be nice if they did!

#I shoot small bore rife seriously (and
#pistol for fun) and would welcome the chance to discuss target shooting
#on the net.

Very much my own position, although maybe I'm a bit more serious about the
pistol shooting.  However, since you raise the idea of discussion, let me
(moderator willing) suggest a topic  -  front sight inserts.

For those who don't engage in rifle target shooting, you can use a wide
variety of front sight sizes, varying in ring thickness, ring diameter and
material.  For many years shooting on indoor ranges (and therefore in 
artificial light) I used the plastic inserts, first green and more recently
amber.  I find these reduce the reflected glare from the target and put
much less strain on my eyes.  I still like the plastic sights, I've put 
one of my spares into a club rifle for a friend who was complaining about
eyestrain and he likes it, but in general very few people seem to use 
them.  So, what's the story?  I admit to being a bit out of touch with
what the experts are doing, and I don't know what the current wisdom is
on these and on the recommended colours.  Anyone else any thoughts?

Geoff Miller  (ghm@cc.adfa.oz.au)
Computer Centre, Australian Defence Force Academy
(Our Indoor Sports Centre has a pool, squash courts, weight room, gym  -
and NO RANGE!!!!!)