Peep sight on Henry Big Boy ?

[newbie1234]

I like to install the peep sight on my Henry Big Boy (357M/38SPL). I have two options:
(1) Install the peep sight on the receiver plate that Henry already had drill and tape screws.
(2) Remove the buckhorn sight and install the peep sight on it.

I refer the option (1) because it will made the sight radius farther (more accurate) and my eye is closer to the rear sight peep hole. But an issue pop up when I clean the rifle I have to remove the receiver plate , I wonder on the Henry Big Boy after remove the receiver plate with the peep sight on it do I need to re-zero the peep sight. That was happen on my Henry H001 with the scope mounted on the receiver plate, after I remove the plate to clean, I have to re-zero the scope, not much just a click here and there.

Do you Aces out there have the problem with the peep sight moved after remove the receiver plate to clean on Henry Big Boy ?

FYI. http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html

[mrboma]

Another option

You also have another option with RPP:

https://www.rangerpointstore.com/henry-rifle-parts/

I have had good experiences with this company.
Regards,
Mike

[32spoke]

[32spoke]

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I went for the receiver mounted style. Not the buckhorn replacement.. the receiver style give a longer distance down the rifle to align with. But, for me, the receiver mounted peepsight is more vulnerable. I believe the ranger option sits between a couple of vertical plate, and that might make it a more robust design, protected.

[pennstater]

There is another Skinner option. The Skinner "Winged" 1894 Peep Sight.
It is designed for the Marlin 1894, but, works/fits perfectly on the Henry Big Boy receiver. Take a look at the Skinner site. I understand OP already has the "Express" sight on his Henry. This is just a very doable option for some lever folks. $75-$90.