Talk:Open Sights on Rifles

Rifle Sights

Sights on firearms allow the shooter to correctly align the barrel on the target so accurate shot placement can be consistently achieved. Sights come in a variety of styles.

Open sights Front sight centered

Open sights, often called “iron sights,” are very useful when shots are made at shorter ranges and in heavy cover. The front sight at the end of the barrel is aligned with rear sight, located to rear of the barrel or above the action.

Fiber optic sights

Peep sights

Fiber optic inserts on open sights can be very helpful to quickly align front and rear sights, especially in low light situations.

The Bullseye sight is an easy sight for beginners to master.