New Winchester `94 .30-30

[gregr]

Now that I have my new, (new to me), Winchester `94 .30-30, I need to consider how it will be deer hunting with it. It`s an angle eject, (AE), but I want to resist scoping it, I like the traditional look and it will be much easier to carry without having to worry about bumping a scope off it`s zero. I`ve never really hunted with, or even shot longarms with iron sights, so that much will be very new to me, I`ll have to learn how to adjust the iron sights as I`m at the range. The very first thing I notice looking down the sights is that there`s no contrast whatsoever on the front sight, which would make it difficult to sight at longer ranges or in low-light conditions? Does anyone else deer hunt with iron sights, and what would you recommend to "paint" on the front sight to have that contrast and better visibility?

 

[eric001]

Hot/bright orange nail polish works well in general for me. If I can't see the orange clearly, there's too little light to clearly see my target & what's beyond it anyway.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Williams FP-94/36 Receiver Peep Sight Winchester Top Eject 94 55 63 64

Williams FP Receiver Sights have an internal micrometer for a click-at-a-time adjustment and are made from rust-free aluminum. The sight is marked with...

www.midwayusa.com

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/truglo-winchester-94-rifle-sight-set

 

[drillsgt]

Now that I have my new, (new to me), Winchester `94 .30-30, I need to consider how it will be deer hunting with it. It`s an angle eject, (AE), but I want to resist scoping it, I like the traditional look and it will be much easier to carry without having to worry about bumping a scope off it`s zero. I`ve never really hunted with, or even shot longarms with iron sights, so that much will be very new to me, I`ll have to learn how to adjust the iron sights as I`m at the range. The very first thing I notice looking down the sights is that there`s no contrast whatsoever on the front sight, which would make it difficult to sight at longer ranges or in low-light conditions? Does anyone else deer hunt with iron sights, and what would you recommend to "paint" on the front sight to have that contrast and better visibility?

There's not much real estate on a 94 sight to paint, i'd probably look aftermarket that way you aren't modifying your original factory parts. Companies like XS, Williams, Tru-glo etc. offer options that will give you the contrast you want. When ordering just know that Winchester made those with either a ramped base or a simple barrel dovetail, it will make a difference in your front sight height.

 

[LtScott14]

Congrats on your new Winchester. Back in the day, mine was always carried with iron sights too, and was a great deer rifle. My hunting was in Virginia, Indiana had the old school shotgun/ slugs rule, then they allowed handguns.
Again, good luck and enjoy.

 

[BigRed]

Nail polish here.... I use a bright neon yellow.

Peep sights are a big plus too when it comes to hunting.

 

[Michigan Slim]

I don't have any issues with the factory irons -yet. Williams is a good option. They will fix you right up.

 

[Michigan Slim]

Your rifle will do the job.

 

[BigRed]

Yes it will!

 

[dekeshooter]

Williams FP-94/36 Receiver Peep Sight Winchester Top Eject 94 55 63 64

Williams FP Receiver Sights have an internal micrometer for a click-at-a-time adjustment and are made from rust-free aluminum. The sight is marked with...

www.midwayusa.com

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/truglo-winchester-94-rifle-sight-set

This is the way to go. Three of my five lever guns (three Marlin, two Rossi) wear peep sights. In my opinion lever rifles just look and handle better without a scope on top.

 

[Michigan Slim]

Yes it will!

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BigRed for mod! No, wait. Wrong thread ...

 

[BigRed]

BigRed for mod! No, wait. Wrong thread ...

They hate me because I am a better hunter.

 

[nipprdog]

I'm thinking about these for my .357 94AE

http://www.skinnersights.com/winchester_26.html

 

[BigRed]

I'm thinking about these for my .357 94AE

http://www.skinnersights.com/winchester_26.html

I have Skinners on a Marlin 1894.
They are excellent!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Buckhorn and peep sights have served me well in the past for whitetail. Been having grand luck with red dots/rmr sights too. Currently a Romeo 5 is on my Marlin 30aw. My largest buck to date was dropped with a Rossi in .357 with orange nail polish on the bead.

Lots of options. Try them all!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Now that I have my new, (new to me), Winchester `94 .30-30, I need to consider how it will be deer hunting with it. It`s an angle eject, (AE), but I want to resist scoping it, I like the traditional look and it will be much easier to carry without having to worry about bumping a scope off it`s zero. I`ve never really hunted with, or even shot longarms with iron sights, so that much will be very new to me, I`ll have to learn how to adjust the iron sights as I`m at the range. The very first thing I notice looking down the sights is that there`s no contrast whatsoever on the front sight, which would make it difficult to sight at longer ranges or in low-light conditions? Does anyone else deer hunt with iron sights, and what would you recommend to "paint" on the front sight to have that contrast and better visibility?

Found at Walmart for $10ish. Look for the neon version. 1 bottle will last a lifetime

 

[gregr]

Buckhorn and peep sights have served me well in the past for whitetail. Been having grand luck with red dots/rmr sights too. Currently a Romeo 5 is on my Marlin 30aw. My largest buck to date was dropped with a Rossi in .357 with orange nail polish on the bead.

Lots of options. Try them all!

I hadn`t even considered a red-dot...hmmm...

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I hadn`t even considered a red-dot...hmmm...

I like the open rmr type too. Just depends on your personal preference

 

[Leadeye]

A number of my Winchesters sport tang sights, good for old eyes.

 

[gregr]

A number of my Winchesters sport tang sights, good for old eyes.

What are tang sights?