Clover shaped Peep vs traditional round?

[NobullSKS]

Looking into peep sight for lever rifle
Ranger point precision version is sold on many sites….

What's the deal with clover shaped hole…. Help with windage and elevation estimates?

Any experience?

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[lucusloc]

I am not sure how well this applies to firearms, but the sharp points on an optical aperture help sharpen an image via defractive interference (if I am remembering all of this correctly). Basically you let in more light from the lobes, while still retaining the focus of a smaller virtual aperture between the points. There has been much discussion of using this phenomena in astronomy to help resolve much finer detail and block out overbearing light sources (e.g. when attempting to resolve planets around their parent stars). Here is an article that discusses the astronomical application;

ASTRONOMY: New petal designs improve planet-finding occulters

When I saw three satellites traverse the sky one evening in a triangular formation, I thought I had seen a UFO.

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[Knobgoblin]

Looks cool. Want it now that I know about it.

 

[Certaindeaf]

It's a gimmick.

 

[Knobgoblin]

It's a gimmick.

 

[NobullSKS]

I am not sure how well this applies to firearms, but the sharp points on an optical aperture help sharpen an image via defractive interference (if I am remembering all of this correctly). Basically you let in more light from the lobes, while still retaining the focus of a smaller virtual aperture between the points. There has been much discussion of using this phenomena in astronomy to help resolve much finer detail and block out overbearing light sources (e.g. when attempting to resolve planets around their parent stars). Here is an article that discusses the astronomical application;

ASTRONOMY: New petal designs improve planet-finding occulters

When I saw three satellites traverse the sky one evening in a triangular formation, I thought I had seen a UFO.

www.laserfocusworld.com

Geeze…. You made that make sense. Thanks

 

[lucusloc]

I take no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of these statements. All facts presented herein are the result of dusty memories pulled from the cobwebs of the mind and should not be relied upon for fiscal or life saving decision making processes. Other standard disclaimers apply. Your mileage may vary. Glad I could help either way ;-)

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Probably something some folks might get some benefit from and others nothing depending on eyesight and use

 

[Knobgoblin]

Probably something some folks might get some benefit from and others nothing depending on eyesight and use

This is why I'm interested. My eyesight is currently in a state of change.
Trying stuff to see what works.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Interesting idea.
In my experience the rear sight of a peep sight is a blur...or at least not noticed...I tend to focus on the target more with peep sights.
Would love to try one out.
Andy

 

[Flopsweat]

This is why I'm interested. My eyesight is currently in a state of change.
Trying stuff to see what works.

The solution is to stop being so old.

 

[oremike]

I don't think the cloverleaf would work for me, I'm far sighted so generally the rear sight is blurry and with that one it would be even less defined.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I've seen odd shaped front inserts.. that thing is absurd.

 

[sobo]

It's a gimmick.

No, actually...

 

[Nosferatu]

I put one on an 1895 a while ago and ended up milling the cloverleafs out of the rear sight.

I wouldn't call it a gimmick, but it certainly wasn't a significant improvement over a standard plain ghost ring either.

It was slightly more precise, but slower to acquire.

 

[dangerranger60]

If you used it like a buckhorn rear sight it might work, or just use a buckhorn sight.

Buckhorn sights and Kentucky windage | Pyramyd AIR Blog

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: The buckhorn It really works How to use other open sights Aim over Kentucky windage? Summary Adjustable sights have been around for awhile, but they aren't the only way to hit a target. Before sights were...

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[Certaindeaf]

If it was shaped like the eye of the tiger it'd be way better.

 

[Stomper]

This is why I'm interested. My eyesight is currently in a state of change.
Trying stuff to see what works.

The solution is to stop being so old.

No, he should shave his palms, quit while he's ahead, and move on.