M14-style iron sights at dusk?

K

Kaylee

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Heck, even on a dark background, my front sight seems to just dissappear. Works great on a paper target with a nice contrasting bullseye, but I get the feeling it wouldn't be so hot out in the brush.

So... I guess two questions --

Is there some sort of tritium-insert for the front sight post like my handgun sights, or does that even work on a rifle? If not, is there something else available?

Or do I just have to go for broke and get illuminated reticule or red-dot optics?


And out of curiosity...
What did the military types do when they were trying to shoot at someone hiding in dark bushes round about sunset?

Thanks!

-K
 
In answer to your first question, if there is not a tritium sight now made as an after-market application, there's bound to be a gunsmith who can create one.

In answer to your final question: Lots of spray, pray, and misses. Most people shoot high at night, since they tend to get the front sight up high where they can see it. So, go ahead and aim that way, but at the ground--you'll hit the belt buckle, which ain't no Bad Thing.

Art
 
Put a little drop of glow in the dark paint on the front sight. You can get it at any hobby store.
 
Now Joe, you know I'd never take a weapon within 1000 feet of a school, much less a playground. That would be illegal, afterall.

Actually, I noticed the problem while trying to get accustomed to the feel of shouldering the rifle. I was inside, and noticed if I was on anything but a white wall, it got hard to see well.

Thanks for the glowpaint idea BigG, I'll give it a try.

-K
 
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