Originally Posted by
charlie b
I did forget one other thing Brimstone brought up. Targets.
When using the rear peep and front globe with circular aperture I use a specifically sized bull. It is small enough to 'fit' within the front circular aperture. When sighting I then have two circles around a black blob. On a day with good light I can shoot 1" groups despite my old eyes.
To contrast, I can only get 2" groups with my Garand. The target is just not distinct enough to precisely place the front blade (and the blade isn't that well focused either). I have experimented with circular targets, large ring around a white center. Kinda like the idea of the benchrest square sighting target.