impala59 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Now i know that for many of you Fibre optics are a big no no, but I have found that they have helped me immensely. I love a project and the fibre optic sights that are available all seem quite expensive at around £20 a pop. I discovered a great hobby store online www.hindleys.com and bought 8 x 500mm pieces (4 x 2mm, 4 x 4mm) enough to make endless versions and try-outs for just over £10 incl. postage. The blue is not so bright but the photo shows the performance of these rods indoors on a not so bright day, Project heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Super that pal! How are you going about attatching them to the rib? I know it's not very bright but I quite like the blue haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 At first simply glue them to a piece of Perspex, then double sided tape to the rib. For field barrel, glued to a piece of 22mm plastic pipe which wil be split so as to clamp the barrel (with a small notch cut to locate on the bead) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Great idea, would love to hear how you get on with your R&D! I have to say I had a Ruby Sight on my side by side and liked it, although I dont have a dominance problem it helped target acquisition and shooting in low lights in the woods. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I know they look nice, but I was always taught not to actually look at the sight, but to keep your eyes on the target, and if the gun fits properly you don't even need a front sight. If it has helped you, OK, but once you start looking at the nice fibre-optic thingy instead of the target...................................... G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 It'll be great for aiming around a corners. Getting the bullet to go around corners will be the next project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Dont use one of my clay gun though, tried but my scores were all over the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Mock up #1.............. 2 inches of 4mm green with d/s tape on Hatsan indoor ambient light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looks spot on that mate! Looks spot on that mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Yeah, sorry about depth of field tho. I only use auto on my old D60! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 DoF works well on that picture I think mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) Well a bit of plumbers 22mm polypipe, some 2mm Perspex, a little matt black paint, some glue and d/s tape later............ 2 for field barrel, 3 for rib, one with short tube and F/O set back (pics 3 & 4 hopefully show idea) Top left is 3 x 2mm in a triangle pattern all others 4mm (green far and away the best IMO) Edited May 28, 2016 by impala59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) And mounted........... 1 1187 Rib 2 Hatsan Escort Rib 3 Ithaca 37 Field 4 Savage 30E Rib 5 Squires Bingham 30 Field And the best thing is, that if they get smacked about, they cost less than 20p each Edited May 28, 2016 by impala59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R6demon Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 They look great Roland!! Will you be selling them.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 hello, all i can say impala is well done for this info, if you decide to go into production i would like to try green on my 48 A L rib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Having tried two of the above, I have to say they work pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 A friend of mine - the late Graham Stephens - used to sell the Easyhit sights, but then started to import the Ruby sights, which are still sold on Ebay. Since his demise, his son took over and still sells them. I always thought that they could be easily made and you have proved this to be correct. The only real differences are that the tubes are not truly enclosed, but painted to give that impression. Also, the furthest end was always covered, which meant that the light that you see is drawn in from the uncovered section of the tube. I appreciate that you have painted both ends, but black shrink-wrap, for electrical wiring, would do the job. As I invested in about 200 metres of shrink-wrap, some time ago, I might have a go. The light gathering rods are mega cheap - 66p a throw. The postage at £5.95 - is the most costly item. As with most Pigeonwatch craft items, I am seriously impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yes the postage is a bit steep for one item, unfortunately or fortunately I keep buying other stuff and the postage goes down pro rata. Trouble is like eating doughnuts, you think just one more will do no harm! So many projects to do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Smashing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I appreciate that you have painted both ends, but black shrink-wrap, for electrical wiring, would do the job. Spot on idea! I shall try that on the next ones I make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hi , what a great product at a great price !, I know we should not look at the bead BUT I know of one GB shooter who uses a another product to good effect, when you drive you don't turn a corner and look at the bonnet BUT it's there in your sight picture just as the rib is when you shoot.... Look out there.!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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