Post or Bead

[Ironwood]

Actually the sight picture with a post and a blade is basically the same sight picture.  Just a difference in the configuration of the two. 

[little jim]

That's the way I see it. One be skinny one be fat, both be flat..
little jim

[Da Backwoodsman]

all i'll say is you need a big target for post, where as blade is as versitile as the shooter

[Ironwood]

Post come in all different thicknesses just as do blades.  I'm sorry if my photo is misleading.   

[Da Backwoodsman]

wel not your photo ironwood, but i tried squirrel hunting with a .40 longrifle that had a thicker type post and it was extremely hard for me to get a head shot, but i did well with it on paper targets, i might just be used to my cheaper cva brass blade sights

[Ironwood]

Oh I understand what you are saying Backwoodsman.  I think that's why TC's big ol' thick front post sight didn't go over to well. 

[Da Backwoodsman]

a little of topic but what rifle is that in your siggy?

[Ironwood]

Backwoodsman,  That's a 50 caliber 1-66 twist Traditions Springfield Hawken.  I bought it second hand. The lady I bought it from said her husband never fired it.  I think Cabelas is selling them for $269.00.  I don't recommend buying one.  The barrel is bent very sightly and Traditions hasn't responded to two e-mails..  >:(