Concept/Prototype Rear Mosin Peep -- Thoughts?

[Joshua M. Smith]

Hi Folks,

The first concept of this sight was posted on a few boards only. I wanted to see if the concept seemed sound to most folks and was therefore worth pursuing.

Moving on, this is Prototype II:











Very tough construction. It's just a little high and I'll fix that.

Some just want it mounted on the rear sight, no cantilever. I've got a couple ideas in mind for this, too. There won't be nearly as much hand-fitting, either.

Problem with one mounted directly to the rear sight, however, is simply that it defeats a lot of the rear peep sight concept. It will only make aiming easier than but not necessarily more precise than the original leaf rear.

The next iteration will likely have the rear peep lowered and it and the rear screw will change places.

Thoughts?

Thank you,

Josh

 

[Tolkachi Robotnik]

Looks like a good enough idea.

Moving back will help it, and allow a smaller aperture. It looks like you could get rifle back to original if you want to, which at least some seem to think is a good thing. Depending on your eyes you might be able to shoot the rifle better once you get it properly set with this system.

Most battle peep sights were pretty large and the rear peep a ghost ring of sorts that comes off the rear of receiver. The long sight radius is an advantage of the system. You cannot bring it back over the bolt as the handle comes up to ninety degrees. Fast target acquisition is the key for the advantage, it comes especially if there is much practice with the peep.

The original Mosin sights are pretty robust Partridge and fairly easy for most to line up and see. Your system might be an improvement, if the rifle has a long barrel. Most Mosin rifles will shoot better if outfitted with a scope.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Looks to be too far forward to be used correctly.