rbstern
12-01-2014, 02:44 PM
I've had a tough time adjusting to shooting iron sights with prescription glasses. I'm doing ok, but under pressure, I sometimes miss an easy shot because I don't pick up the front sight (standard gold bead) well enough. My hunting buddies keep saying "get a scope!", but I stalk a lot, and like being able to carry my 336 with my hand around the receiver, and I've never cared for the look of scopes on lever guns. If I wanted to shoot with a scope, I'd be carrying a bolt gun.
On the other hand, I've got fiber optic sights on my muzzleloader, and I shoot great with it. Enormous difference in visibility, no struggle at all. I've also considered a peep sight, and that's my backup plan, but I want to go with what I already know works for me.
But I'm having a heck of a time figuring out which fiber optic sights to buy. My Marlin 336 is a CS model, late 1980s/early 1990s, if I recall correctly. Buckhorn leaf style in the rear dovetail, and the front ramp is screw-attached to the barrel, with a dovetail insert front bead sight.
I've looked at the Truglo sights, but have read confusing reviews about the front sight height. Many people complain the front sight is too tall. This is for Truglo's # TG114. Meantime, on the Truglo sight, they show TG109, with a shorter front sight, for Marlin. Yet, in their PDF spec sheet, they list the TG114 for the 336. But the Truglo "Lever Action Rifle Sets" web page says "not for carbine barrels."
Could they make it any more confusing?
Anybody have a fiber optic front and rear on their Marlin? Guidance appreciated.
On the other hand, I've got fiber optic sights on my muzzleloader, and I shoot great with it. Enormous difference in visibility, no struggle at all. I've also considered a peep sight, and that's my backup plan, but I want to go with what I already know works for me.
But I'm having a heck of a time figuring out which fiber optic sights to buy. My Marlin 336 is a CS model, late 1980s/early 1990s, if I recall correctly. Buckhorn leaf style in the rear dovetail, and the front ramp is screw-attached to the barrel, with a dovetail insert front bead sight.
I've looked at the Truglo sights, but have read confusing reviews about the front sight height. Many people complain the front sight is too tall. This is for Truglo's # TG114. Meantime, on the Truglo sight, they show TG109, with a shorter front sight, for Marlin. Yet, in their PDF spec sheet, they list the TG114 for the 336. But the Truglo "Lever Action Rifle Sets" web page says "not for carbine barrels."
Could they make it any more confusing?
Anybody have a fiber optic front and rear on their Marlin? Guidance appreciated.