Andy's Insights

  • Installing Your Skinner Sights

    Installing Your Skinner Sights

    "Installing your first set of sight can be a bit daunting at first but, no worries, its pretty easy, straight forward, and you can do it.  After working with thousands of customers over the years, we have experienced 99% success.  We believe in you! "
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  • Rossi R95

    Rossi R95

    Overall, this is a really nice rifle, now has all the helpful accessories, nothing too "Tacticool" to impede function or handling, and still carries that traditional look, slipping in and out of the scabbard with ease.
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  • peep sight

    Why Peep Sights?

    Why have peep sights been viable and effective for over 100 years?  Because they work.  As one knowledgeable gun writer wrote: "Peep sights are the "Magic Sights for Old Eyes"
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  • Apertures

    Apertures

    A quick word about why aperture sights are superior to other sighting systems. With an aperture sight the shooter focuses on only the front sight and its alignment on the target.  No need to “see” the rear sight.  The shooters...

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  • front sights

    Will my factory front sight work with the Skinner Sight?

    This is the most common question we are asked. When the rear sight is raised, (i.e. installing a receiver sight) a taller front sight will usually be needed.  Occasionally the factory front will work but there are times when a...

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