Track of the Wolf 5" vernier

[kevinsmith5]

Does anyone have this sight mounted on their Handi/BC?

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(3uzxn5nvvedgdf45fkglgaas))/categories/partDetail.aspx?catId=14&subId=167&styleId=770&partNum=RS-CREED-5-WE

If you do how has it worked out?

[Smokin Joe]

I had it on my BC for awhile. I took it off, not because of the sight, but because of my eyes (have to use a scope now).
 It's a good sight; I had to open the aperture to .055 and it was clear as a bell.

[kevinsmith5]

How did you mount it?  Did you keep any kind of barrel sight for quick/short shots? Have to replace the front sight?

[John Boy]

Kevin, why do you want a vernier sight to begin with?  Do you plan to shoot 200 to 1000yds with your rifle?  If so, then this sight has plenty of staff:
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(etxvi245loxzuwffosjdpdaq))/categories/partDetail.aspx?catId=14&subId=167&styleId=770&partNum=RS-CREED-3-WE
because it has both elevation and windage adjustment, plus enough elevation for 1000yd shooting

If you are serious about shooting long range, then you might want to spend the $190 for a Pedersoli Creedmore sight.

Anyway, vernier staff sights are mounted on the wrist of the BC's using wood screws.  They have to be mounted PERFECTLY vertical to the receiver and centered to the front sight.  Otherwise, your POI's will be to the left or right because the rear sight is canted.  You can slim the base to fine tune the vertical position.

The factory Lyman globe sight can be left on because you have plenty of elevation adjustment with the vernier.

Words of Heed:  Unless you know how to read a vernier sight, you will be totally dissatisfied with it shooting multiple distances with accuracy.  Plus to derive the MOA settings for specific distances - a chronograph and trajectory software will be needed

[kevinsmith5]

I've contacted a local gunsmith to mount it to be sure it gets aligned right. He has mounted several other Verniers on false tangs for other people in the area for their BC's. I'm mostly planning on using the TOTW sight initially to get the hang of using one, may upgrade to a more expensive one later. HAve a 1000 yard range to shoot at, chronograph, and was planning on using Realguns ballistics calculator.