Reviews & Ratings for Lyman 66 Receiver "Peep" Sights — 13 reviews — Page 1

This peep sight by Lyman is ridiculously easy to install. Just remove the two screws on the left side of the rifle (Marling 336), position the sight base over the screw holes, ind install the replacement screws that are shipped with the peep sight. The peep site isn't cheaply made and thus it is not necessarily inexpensive. Its very solidly built and comes with a hunting aperture and a target aperture; it can also be used without either screw-in aperture. Very small screws (the small size is a little frustrating) allow for windage and elevation adjustments. Once the peep sight is properyly zeroed, windage and elevation markers than be set to zero so the user can always reset the peep sight to zero after adjustments for varying ranges and wind conditions. A zero stop is even provided so that the user can quickly reset the peep sight to zero. Lastly, if for some reason the user wants to use a buckorn sight (I installed a fold-down leaf on my rifle to go with my Lyman peep sight), the main peep sight can easily be withdrawn by depressing the lock mechanism without the necessity out the necessity of removing the screws holding the baseplate. I couldn't be happier with this new peep sight on my Marlin 336.

Not sure why I thought I was getting a good 'ol steel Lyman sight when I ordered this one. I guess I didn't read the fine print (if there is any) that explained that this sight is all ALUMINUM now, and not steel like it used to be.

I am very disappointed with Lyman's decision to make this sight out of Aluminum. It is simply not as durable as a steel sight would be. I can easily move the aperture up and down because of the flex in the crossbar that holds it.

In order to get a field-durable hunting sight, I had to make several modifications to this sight, including shimming under the crossbar to provide more support. I'm still concerned that I will hang it up on some brush and it will bend or break that crossbar right off.

The windage adjustment screw doesn't have a set screw either! What are they thinking? Just carrying my rifle, I have felt the windage adjustment screw turn against my knuckle. I am going to have to constantly check the scale to make sure it's centered.

I waited for years to finally put this sight on my pre-64 Winchester 30-30, after many other sight/scope options. Because of the price, I was reluctant to try this, but finally took the plunge. I am sorry I did, and now wish I'd just bought the less expensive (but more robustly made) Williams peep sight. I knew it was Aluminum, but it's easily 2x as thick as the Lyman, has set screws, and doesn't have fragile parts that can snag on your hands, clothes or brush.

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Seen reviews for this and the Williams Peep Sight. The Lyman review were far more positive, especially after reviewing 3rd party reviews. It look like some one from Williams was trying to sabotage Lyman's. The peep sight performed as expected for 50 and 100 yards. My grouping at 100 yards was 2" on center not counting the 4 to 5 flinches out of 20 shots. Not bad for a 45-70 cal. and being 50+ years old.

I put this on a Win 1894 in 30/30 manufactured around 1974.

Installed easily, and sight adjustments were crisp and precise....zeroed at 25 yds, and then at 100 with no problems.

A quality product.

Great sight, Lyman is the standard. Perfect fit. Nice finish. Precise adjustment and repeatability. There isn't a whole lot more to be asked for except maybe finger adjustments. Two different apertures are a nice touch.

Bought one of these for an old Marlin .35 made in 1950. I doubt you could improve on these Lyman sights. The ONLY problem with them is they are a little small for moving game, but that is overcome with practice.

Great buy, high quality, accurate, rugged- recommended!
Pros: Easy to use, accurate, well made
Cons: n/a

I was a sucker and bought 6 aluminum Lyman sights thing that they were as good as the old steel sights. I couldn't have made a bigger mistake. Bump these aluminum sights and they'll have to be replaced. I'd gladly pay three times as much for an older steel set. I've been trying to unload these sights for a fraction of the original cost. I'm sure that the new owners will hate the aluminum sights as much as I!
Pros: can't think of any
Cons: weak, flimsy, can't stand being bumped

VERY EASY SET UP. JUST LINED THE PEEP WITH THE REAR SITE. HIT NEAR THE BULLS EYE WITH FIRST SHOT. IT IS VERY EASY TO SHOOT REALLY FAST ON THE TARGET!!!
A+ PRODUCT THANK'S
Pros: FAST SITE ALIGNMENT,SIMPLE,LITE WEIGHT
Cons: NONE

A friend turned me on to Optics Planet and it has turned out to my most favored source for shooting accessories, etc. I will become a life-long customer.
Pros: Best price I could find; excellent product

I am very happy with the product