Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
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Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
Rear sight on my beloved 94 Winchester Trapper has bit the dust
Actually the moveable V broke into two...split right down the middle. Well it was showing signs of age anyway, the white triangle was hardly discernible, so maybe it was about time.
So the decision was whether to locate an original, either used or NOS from e-gunparts or...do what I had planned to do thirty years ago, put a peep on it.
Have plenty of leverguns with peeps, a couple with FP's, a few with Ashley's, and one or two with Lyman's. So...my experience has dictated that once I get a rifle sighted in, with a peep, it pretty much stays sighted in forever. Therefor the adjustability of the FP's did not seem worth it. The Lyman and the Ashley's seem a bit over priced...except the front Ashley post makes it very tempting. Also gotta say that the Ashley's can handle some very abusive behavior too. But...decided to go with the Williams 5D
So as I wait on delivery from Midway, have a couple questions:
1. Picked the 5D because very rarely adjust the FP...is that the correct assumption?
2. Will I need to change front blade? Will the front sight be tall enough?
Actually the moveable V broke into two...split right down the middle. Well it was showing signs of age anyway, the white triangle was hardly discernible, so maybe it was about time.
So the decision was whether to locate an original, either used or NOS from e-gunparts or...do what I had planned to do thirty years ago, put a peep on it.
Have plenty of leverguns with peeps, a couple with FP's, a few with Ashley's, and one or two with Lyman's. So...my experience has dictated that once I get a rifle sighted in, with a peep, it pretty much stays sighted in forever. Therefor the adjustability of the FP's did not seem worth it. The Lyman and the Ashley's seem a bit over priced...except the front Ashley post makes it very tempting. Also gotta say that the Ashley's can handle some very abusive behavior too. But...decided to go with the Williams 5D
So as I wait on delivery from Midway, have a couple questions:
1. Picked the 5D because very rarely adjust the FP...is that the correct assumption?
2. Will I need to change front blade? Will the front sight be tall enough?
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
Not a Winchester but I have 5D sights on both my model 36, and model 1894 Marlins and they did not require replacing the front sights, they work fine.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
1. Settle on a load, zero it -- you'll probably never need to adjust the sight again.
2. Some will say "maybe", but my experience says "definitely" -- a higher blade will be needed. But, you will find out for yourself, soon enough.
2. Some will say "maybe", but my experience says "definitely" -- a higher blade will be needed. But, you will find out for yourself, soon enough.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
I have got four lever guns with the 5D sight and a 45-70 single shot with a high dollar Foolproof on it. I have not had to change any front sights and they all seem to hit what I aim at. I reckon I have been fortunate with them, they sure do help an old man shoot better.
I just got my Rossi .357 carbine back from the gunsmith last week but have not got it sighted in yet, need to get it to the range.
I just got my Rossi .357 carbine back from the gunsmith last week but have not got it sighted in yet, need to get it to the range.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
I've had lots of Win 94s with FPs on them, never did use the 5D. My reasoning is that it's easier and more precise for me to adjust the FP with it's click adjustments, then lock it down, than to fidget with the screw lock settings on the 5D.
And I've found the same thing most have said, once set my receiver sights almost never need adjusting. I use almost the same load all the time.
Joe
And I've found the same thing most have said, once set my receiver sights almost never need adjusting. I use almost the same load all the time.
Joe
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
ditto thisFriends Call Me Ji wrote:Not a Winchester but I have 5D sights on both my model 36, and model 1894 Marlins and they did not require replacing the front sights, they work fine.
I use the 5d precisely because it holds zero and doesn't re-sight itself.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
Loaded up a pile of 444 decades ago. Set my FP and it has remained there ever since! I do like easy adjustability on some rifles but in reality use it little.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
Well, shoot! I didn't know such a thing existed or I would have put that on my 94AE Trapper instead of a regular Williams FP. I may get one anyway the next time I place an order.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
My guess is once it's adjusted you won't ever move it again and the factory front sight will be fine. Educated guess.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
OTH,
I've got a 5D ("E" or "SE" ??) on my '94AE trapper 30/30. It works OK with the standard front post... sort of. My 150gr load, (moderate, Sierra Game King over 3031, 2000fps) shoots 1" over point of aim at 75yds. (the edge of the clearing from house). Sight adjustment is bottomed out. My 170gr Game King load over 3031 at 1850fps hits about 2" higher. No problem if you know about it, but it would be nice to get a true zero. The bugger is that the 170gr load is the best shooter and I would like to have it going right down the hole in my fire zone.
Once the sight is locked in, it doesn't move. Windage adjustment is a PIA, very hard to nail down with a screwdriver in your teeth and reading classes on your forehead between shots, but when it's snugged down, it stays.
I've got a 5D ("E" or "SE" ??) on my '94AE trapper 30/30. It works OK with the standard front post... sort of. My 150gr load, (moderate, Sierra Game King over 3031, 2000fps) shoots 1" over point of aim at 75yds. (the edge of the clearing from house). Sight adjustment is bottomed out. My 170gr Game King load over 3031 at 1850fps hits about 2" higher. No problem if you know about it, but it would be nice to get a true zero. The bugger is that the 170gr load is the best shooter and I would like to have it going right down the hole in my fire zone.
Once the sight is locked in, it doesn't move. Windage adjustment is a PIA, very hard to nail down with a screwdriver in your teeth and reading classes on your forehead between shots, but when it's snugged down, it stays.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
The 5D just came in the mail today, mounted it up. Hope to have time tomorrow afternoon to range test.
Using the bore laser @ 25 yards, it appears that it might need a taller front sight...but that is conjecture right now.
Also picked up a Kimber Custom II TT...so have to try that out too.
Using the bore laser @ 25 yards, it appears that it might need a taller front sight...but that is conjecture right now.
Also picked up a Kimber Custom II TT...so have to try that out too.
Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
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The only times I've ever had a better receiver sight (like a Lyman, Redfield, or FP) on my rifles, is if they were already mounted when I acquired the gun.
Since all of mine are "set-'n-forget", when buying new, I prefer the 5D (which is easy-peazy for me to zero).
IME, for a really workable zero, I've had to install a higher front sight on most of my rifles - which, of course, gives me the chance to switch out the front sight blade to one I like better than most (a fiber-optic).
Also, ILO of buying a dovetail slot filler blank, for after the rear barrel open sight is removed (for a clean sight picture through the peep), I file one up from any old longleaf rear open sight I have in my scrounge box.
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The only times I've ever had a better receiver sight (like a Lyman, Redfield, or FP) on my rifles, is if they were already mounted when I acquired the gun.
Since all of mine are "set-'n-forget", when buying new, I prefer the 5D (which is easy-peazy for me to zero).
IME, for a really workable zero, I've had to install a higher front sight on most of my rifles - which, of course, gives me the chance to switch out the front sight blade to one I like better than most (a fiber-optic).
Also, ILO of buying a dovetail slot filler blank, for after the rear barrel open sight is removed (for a clean sight picture through the peep), I file one up from any old longleaf rear open sight I have in my scrounge box.
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Re: Williams 5D on Winchester Trapper
Thanks for the idea Pete...already have a slot filler, but now I know what to do with all the bent leafs I have accumulated.