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aTm papi

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I just wanted to introduce myself to you guys. I recently purchased a brand new shotgun from Cabela's and went shooting that same day. Needless to say, I had a blast shooting clay targets that I went again the very next day.

What do you guys think of Hi Viz optic sights? I'm thinking about getting one.
 
Some folks say they like them - personally, I do not. I want my eyes to focus on the target, not the front sight.

A friend has one on his Browning. He was borrowing a semi where the front sight was missing and was hitting more birds.

And welcome to TFL!
 
So would you recommend just getting a rear sight? If so, which one do you recommend? My shotgun came with pre-drilled holes on the rear. Thanks!
 
Your eyes are the rear sights - if you're talking about using your shotgun for clays or birds. If you're talking about using your shotgun more like a rifle (slugs, etc) for stationary targets, that is something entirely different
 
Greetings aTm papi, and welcome aboard.

If I'm correct, your new gun came with two barrels, and it's the short one that has been drilled for the rear sight. For clay targets your best bet is the long field barrel. It came with a simple bead front sight. If you're thinking of adding any sights, may I suggest that you start with a mid-rib bead on the long barrel. This will essentially make it a target barrel.

As oncounceload mentioned, your eyes are the rear sights. With a target barrel, the purpose of the mid rib bead is to give you consistency in mounting the gun. With the gun properly mounted, the two beads should form a figure. Every-time you mount, you should see the sights make a vertical figure 8. After you're totally acclimated to your new gun, the figure 8 will happen automatically. Then, you'll only use it as a reference point. Say you put on a heavy jacket and something doesn't feel right, then a check for the figure 8 will tell if you're mounted high, low, canted, or correctly. For breaking clay targets, adding a simple mid rib bead is by far the "biggest bang for your buck" modification available. Virtually every comp clay shooter has a two bead set up -- it's very simple and it's very effective.

While shooting clay targets, don't look at the beads, keep your eyes on the target! Once you verify the mount is correct, by seeing the figure 8, then switch your focus to the target distance and keep it there. This is the problem with high visibility sights for clays, they have you focusing at the end of the gun instead of the target. Generally the simple beads work best; however, if you have serious vision problems, and can't make out the figure 8, then you might wanna think about something different.
 
+1 on what Zippy and OneOunce said ........the fibre optic bead sights are a waste of money for shooting flying targets / made from clay or feathers ...
 
Thanks for all the input guys. I only intend to use the gun for clay shooting and dove hunting. I put the shorter barrel on for home defense. I guess my next modification would be to have a mid rib sight.
 
I guess my next modification would be to have a mid rib sight
It doesn't have to be an elaborate installation. On one of my guns, the mid-rib bead is just glued in place -- it's stayed there for years. Typically, the center bead is smaller than the front, but appears the same when you mount the gun. With some ribs, the anti-glare pattern (some are corrugated, others are checkered) makes accurately centering the bead very easy.
 
They are incredible and you should go with the bead replacement sight. It requires a pair of pliers and it won't fall off if you bump into something while dove hunting. It is an excellent choice.
 
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