Page 2 - Williams Diopter Sight Reviews

This is the second style of willaims peep I have purchased. This unit is sturdy and has stayed zeroed after encountering the typical handling and slight bumping a rifle would normally encounter. All the connections tighten down well and are rock solid.

Not much, it would be nice if Williams would make an insert pack with popular different sizes so you could change the hole size for different shooting scenarios. It seems they all screw in the same threads so you could make a universal kit to sell separately.

I always say that the fasteners are marginal on these willaims sights. The screw quality is good but the slots are very shallow. Be very careful when selecting a screw driver to tighten the screws. Also you will need to disassemble the sight to mount it. It is very easy, once you realize that is what is needed.

Switch back and forth snugging the Allen headed screws down and don't drop that little wrench!

This setup is pretty good on my hw30s. I use the post and bead front insert and it seems to be a winning combination. The hole is larger than I would have liked so I moved the sight down the dovetail further from my eye to make the hole appear smaller. It has worked well for the target shooting and light pesting (sparrows) I use the rifle for.

This is a great fit for Nitro Piston, Ruger Blackhawk and Airhawk, Winchester Springers, and the economy Hatsan in .25. Much better than bad plastic rear sights that this class of springers come with in box. I have read so many comments about mag springers being "scope destroyers" this is a logical alternative for close and mid range.

One word: CRUDE. I have Beeman peep sights from '90s. They actually are click adjustments with knobs to turn. This is the closest I could find on PA site. But the Williams site works great on my $100 Fury NP. Still, an upgrade to click movements - even with price hike - would be worth extra $. Beeman produced one with small screws that a mini screwdriver could operate. Williams could do that. The windage is a piece you slide side to side and then screw down. It can work, but look to small notch in front of sight hole, in good light, to line up with lines. The elevation is functional; just make sure to tighten lateral screw on left side to lock down elevation arm, when ready, after adjustments.

For gas spring users, in addition to heavy ammo like JSB Monsters or Beasts, make sure to Loctite lateral screws on peep site and scope stop. Even with 25 grain Monsters that REALLY slowed down my NP, and made my Fury useful, easier to shoot, and accurate, the jolt still backed out screws. Loctite Blue.

Good construction, very solid, very rugged, and very accurate on my Hatsan 100X.

Add a stop pin that is built in, and increase the amount of lateral adjustment you can provide. Mine is currently almost maxed out to the left to get my rifle to shoot properly.

This isn't a top-of-the-line sight, but it is top-notch. If you purchase it, be prepared to make concessions and have some slugs nearby. I was pretty salty about it for about an hour until I got it sighted in, but once I did I couldn't be happier.

Crisp and clear, can use as a ghost ring sight by removing aperture disc.

Nothing. Simple and works.

Stock blocks downward elevation changes. Requires inletting upper stock on left side.Something I will not do on my 50S. Restricts ammo choices to heavier pellets which print higher on target.
Mine has target knobs which I like.

Solid metal construction

Windage adjustments

Adjustments for windage and elevation are very clumsy. The one for windage is adjustable by hand which makes accurate settings practically impossible.

worked on a Marksman 1792 rifle

needs a smaller peephole

no

Williams quality. Fit right on a Hat 155 Vortex .25. Has not budged. Plenty of adjustment on every Hatsan Ive used them on. Diopter easily drillable.

Williams works great on everything i own. Had it Zeroed in 12 shots out of the box, using rear sights to line it up before i removed them. Vortex is so smooth it hasnt moved. I drilled out Diopter to .125. It comes w/ a .093. I use them from 17yrds indoor to 100yrds outdoor. I have these on/or have used them on Hatsan 125, 150, 155, Edge & Turkish Webley. Ive had plenty of adjustment to play w/.

Price

Almost run out of travel moving it to the left on HW30s. HW50s and HW 95s Must be a HW Williams thing. But they still work.

For air guns buy the one with the adjusting knobs. Easier to use when changing pellets!

Williams Quality, I own several on several diff rifles over the years. This 1 is streamline which I like, I have 1 w/ the knobs also.

Ive made a few comments on this one before. I got this one for Hat 150. Needs a stop on the front and back to keep secure. Non Magnums haven't required any stop. I also drilled out Diopter hole bigger. Removed fiber optic in front sight and use it like a ghost ring because its a humungus sized front sight on the Hat 150 As a suggestion, put the platform on first and shoot it a few times, then lock the platform down w/ blue loktit let it set up. Then put the elevation platform on, line it up w/ your rear site before removing it. I haven't ever had to use loktit on the elevation platform. Really simple don't get frustrated, play w/ it first. I have totally stripped one out before but I repaired it w/ red loktit and it has never moved, it resides on the AirHawk which has no recoil. Webley Spector required front & rear stop also. Another suggestion-don't put all the way to rear of dovetail, the taper at rear of dovetail grooves on Spector will act like a wedge and pop it off.

Fits and works on most Air Rifles.you can spend $70 to $100 or buy this which is One of The Best for Less !

Nothing !

Don't buy One,buy 2 or more they are Great Peeps !

Easy installation. Good diopter size for hunting in low light. The relatively small outer diameter of the diopter and slimline frame allow for good vision of the target area. The black finish is durable. I had no problem in adjusting the sight. The vertical adjustment can be precisely adjusted by turning the small lock screw on the top next to the diopter. Of course the larger lock screw has to be loosened for this.

While the slimline frame allows for good vision, I think it should be a little heavier with a lock screw on the outboard end of the "L" on which the diopter sits. I experienced enough movement under recoil to affect groups from a bench rest, even though all existing lock screws were tight. I suspect there would be a risk of bending or breaking the upper L if it were bumped, which could be a problem in the field. The addition of a windage screw would be helpful. The sliding diopter is difficult for me to adjust.

I am a fan of peep sights in general and Williams sights in particular. I prefer them over scopes for distances under 30 yards. This model notwithstanding, I find them to generally be well made, precise, and easy to shoot, with quick target acquisition. I used this model on two of my air rifles, an RWS 34 classic 22 caliber springer, and a Hatsan 95 Vortex 25 caliber. The sight held zero with the RWS better than it did with the Hatsan, but of course the two rifles use different power plants and have different recoil. Because I was concerned about bumping the sights in the field, and because the sight's screws kept working loose on the Hatsan, I replaced both of them with the Williams FP-AG TK dovetail mount, which I think is a better choice.

Fits the HW30S

Add target knobs, add micrometer adjustments, decrease the size of the aperture.

I would have bought a better sight if there were one available but this was the only item that fit the HW30S. Works ok, and is fine for the price, but I would have spent more to have a better sight.

once adjusted, it is a very accurate rear sight and very easy to use.

Sighting in is fiddly and involves loosening and tightening down of screws for each adjustment. Unfortunately it is not a question of so many clicks this way or that, it is much more tedious and hit or miss. Requires patience.

I love peep sights in general and since my Bam 28 was so much fun with open sights (and limited in range as a 25 cal) I put one on to try tit out and cant put this rifle down now. It has become my favorite to shoot with this sight on it.

Posts on both sides so; that there is no chance of bending the top rail

Such a huge improvement if you already have a globe sight up front!

Mounts easily into the 11mm dovetails. Adjustments for windage and elevation work very well and are not difficult to use.

Add a level

Very good sight at a moderate price. Fits nicely with the existing front sight on my air rifle. Once sighted in it produced some nice groups.

The sight is easy to mount. The sight improved my accuracy with the gun I was using (Beeman Sportsman Dual Caliber w/RS2 Trigger).

I would like to see the windage and elevation adjustments be a micrometer type adjustment. As it stands now, you have to loosen screws and adjust the sight manually. This may be required several times before getting the sight adjusted to where you want it set. Hence the 3 rating.

This is more a function of the gun than the sight, but the elevation adjustment is set higher than I desire it to be. However, there is still some room for adjustment. I ordered a scope rail to mount the sight up higher and to give more play in the elevation adjustment. The sight fit on top of the rail, but the rail did not fit on the rifle's dovetail.

Easy to set up and fun to shoot with

Include multiple apertures

Quick target aquisition!I got williams peep sights on a 45-70,22mag,mini14,28Ga slug gun,30/30 & a Ruger 10/22. Now i have 1 on the Ruger Yukon,may get 1 for Ruger Air hawk. its a Williams that speaks for it self. All metal,This model has no click adjustments,no turn knobs...nothing to snag on. Once locked down,remove elevation screw,its not doin anything,or shouldnt being bearing any wieght or force. Blue Loktit is a must for all my applications. I got one on my 45/70 w/ the turn knobs on it,just kept getting snagged,still does,just something else to be extra careful w/. Drive me nuts sometimes. I like this version the best. Streamline. 1 on 22mag been zeroed in for 25 years. As an old skeet shooter i simply dont need a scope under 150yrds im into quick target aquisition. Its what we used in the Army up to 300m. Father has old ww2 rifle collection so i grew up using peeps. Now im older & these are great w/my eyes.

Nothing, check pics.Williams makes diff models if you want some thing diff.

Ruger Yukon came w/ cross cut reciver for Weaver & the mount,i removed a section of this & put the peep sight in the middle using the back section as a stop for the peeps,the front section i can mount a light or laser on or high rise mount to see peeps threw. This platform has many options. Plus..kinda gives the Yukon a Mini 14 type look. The level of hieght adjustment you see is actual hieght zeroed at 25yrds (as a reference) The fiber optic sights on the front worked fine out side for reg shooting,but was too big indoors in low light & small bulleyes targets. Front optics came loose w/in 2500 rnds so instead of super gluing it back i shot threw the hole wich got tiresome as it was too small for me, so i used a wood file to file front sights down to a point. Still plenty of adjustment left. Used gold metalic marker to outline diopter for low light. I use this rig in barn around Horses in low light for coons & possums. Quick,Quiet,Lethal. Really happy w/it. Recomend to all.

Easy to set up. fine adjustments, seems to be rugged. Used on my RWS with the factory sight rail.

Metal peep versus plastic.

Pyramid Air got it to me fast and well packaged.

I mounted this on a RWS 460 MAG in 22 cal. So far it has worked just fine. I have a peep on my Mod 36 and I can shoot just as good as a scope at 40yds or less. I'm hoping that this will work the same. This gun has a reputation for eating scopes, so I hope this will avoid that. I like the removable peep insert as I have some different ones to play with. The height of this sight is just right for RWS guns which have a high front sight.

The clamping screws are tiny. It looks like there is enough surface to go with the next size screws. I may ream and tap if these don't hold.

I gave a 4 star value for money mainly for the tiny screws and the clamping method used for the windage adjustment. It only goes so far and then you must move the screws to another hole. While this works, it is not just a simple adjustment. None of these issues are deal breakers, this should work just fine as long as it holds out under the recoil of this 460.