Skinner Sights / Henry Rifle

[@paulbrungardt9823]

Optometrist here--Peep sights have an advantage not present with V notch / Buck-horn sights. If you wear distance ophthalmic lenses ( eyeglasses) there is a significant advantage to peep sights. To learn if this applies to you and you wear distance eyeglasses, do this simple test. 1)Take a scrap piece of cardboard and poke 1 roofing nail hole in cardboard. 3) find a suitable target 9 (deer sized target) 100 yards away. 4) Remove your eyeglasses 5) view distant target with just naked eyes ( no eyeglasses) 6) view distant target through hole in cardboard---If your vision of distant target is better through hole in cardboard, you might just love your first peep sight.

[@dampy76]

I have the H001L carbine and I chose the 'non' drill/tap method and found I get perfect elevation (with room for adjustment) with this setup: Skinner Rimfire Peep Sight (12mm) attached to the rail HiViz Front Sight HHVS001, with .420” high dovetail insert. At 25 yards I'm bang on with some play either way. I had to measure and test this and I must say it was a PITA, but I hope this helps anyone else that wants an out of the box solution instead of drill/tap. Now to figure out my 336 ! Great vid Buffalo!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good tip, glad you left it here. Thanks for watching as well.

[@griffinreynolds297]

dampy where did you get the .420 high dove tail insert if you don't mind me asking

[@nwbond3d]

"Extortion fee" haha . Great video. I'm sold on that sight.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Man I really like my Skinner sights. I have a set on my Marlin 1894 as well.

[@KentuckyBallistics]

Great video Buffalo! I am also a big fan of iron sights. I haven't used the Skinner Sights , but they look like they are a pretty good product. I may have to try them out. I'm not as brave as you though, I would mess up if I tapped my own gun lol.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I drill holes for a living so for me it was no big deal. These are the best aperture sights I've tried so far. THere are others that are good as well but these are made well plus look the part. I like some of the Marbles sights also though.

[@KentuckyBallistics]

Buffalo's Outdoors Well if I need a gun drilled on I know who to go to now haha, I'll have to check those out as well. Thanks Buffalo!

[@rooster3019]

I agree with the praise for Skinner sights. I have them on my old Marlin 1894 CB L and also put them on my Henry H001T .22. I did the Marlin some time back and purchased the rear and suggested front sight, but found the factory front was spot on with the rear. With the Henry, I did not order the taller front sight and again the rear lined -up spot on. My Henry does appear to have the better front sight as compared to what is shown in video. My rear sight on the Henry is one full turn above bottom. Excellent product for sure!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I have one on my 1894 as well. Sounds as if we have similar taste in guns!

[@1boortzfan]

I love that you're from eastern Ky. My wife went to school in Berea. Maybe the next time I bring her up there for a class reunion we can hook up. Andy at Skinner sights is a stand up guy. I gust won a Skinner sight for my Marlin M39 on a contest he ran. He and his wife are great people! God Bless you and your videos,

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for that. I love it here in my part of KY. Every time we leave it I get antsy after a few days and am ready to come home.

[@tjmooremusic]

I put the Skinner express black and gold on my Henry 357 Big boy. Fit right on the already tapped reciever. My old eyes appreciated it. I didn't feel the need to get a taller front sight. Got a few different apertures and the thumb screw for quick elevation adjustment. Quite happy with it.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I want one of the Big Boy rifles for myself. Been on the old list for a long time. I'd definitely put Skinners on.

[@tjmooremusic]

Buffalo's Outdoors Well you couldn't go wrong there. I've had very positive experiences with Andy Larsson of Skinner sights. His company is as I'm sure you know is out in Montana. I put my sights from him on my big boy before Henry started selling I think , a couple of models with his sights on them. I congratulated him and he sounded very pleased to hear that. He's very helpful and honest. I would recommend his products and costumer service to anyone. Hey, could you do a review on the Ruger Blackhawk 357 convertible? I'd much appreciate it. Best to ya.

[@thomasosteen9936]

Just got the Henry hoo1 for Christmas from my Son. Thanks for the video.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

You and your son are going to love that rifle!

[@chrishelms1967]

Added a skinner to my old 336..... love it

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Awesome sights!

[@georgecrutchfield8734]

Taofledermaus said you had good videos and they were right. I have subscribed. I love my Henrys!

[@hardybirch3630]

I always enjoy your videos. It is clear that you put a lot of effort in the video production.........thanks. I also have the same Henry rifle and I added the Skinner rear sight and also the Hiviz fiber optic front sight. The red fiber optic up front makes a huge difference. The rear peep sight with a vibrant red dot in the middle is a real pleasure to shoot.

[@onetimer100]

I have a hi-viz front sight already and want to add Skinner rear (the one you must drill/tap to install). How is your elevation? Do you need a taller front sight? thks

[@kenfochtman8698]

I’m going to get one for my Ruger 10/22 stainless Sporter and my Golden Boy. Like you said they look like they were made for it!

[@taofledermaus]

admit I never worked with 8-40 NS taps, in my work we used 8-32 or 8-36 machine screws pitches. Great video!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I don't know who decided to use 8-40 NS on firearms but it''s the only place I ever see it used.

[@taofledermaus]

It sure seems the manufacturer is expecting gunsmiths to install these. I'm curious how you layed out where to drill the holes, got everything centered and all that now! Looks like you got it right.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I'm a sheet metal guy by day. So laying out and drilling holes is part of the job. The receiver cover has a row of small ridges running the length of the scope rail, the middle groove in between the odd number of ridges served as my center line. I just lined the sight up where I wanted it and used an automatic center punch in the center of each hole to mark where I wanted my holes and to serve as a drill start. I free handed the holes with a palm drill which is why I didn't do a "how to" video, most people should use a drill press, I didn't want to be blamed for someone jacking up their receiver cover. Once the holes were in it was just a matter of using a little cutting fluid on the tap and keeping it square and plum while cutting the threads. A word of caution though, that receiver material is soft!

[@taofledermaus]

It's really hard to film doing something like and concentrating on the task while trying not to bump the camera or block the view. I bent a LOT of sheet metal in my days - ductwork mostly - but I still have the scars to prove it. lol

[@tonyt.1596]

I put a Tech-Sight on my Marlin and i Love it. The Tech-sight comes with a matching front sight.

[@dc76384]

Love the trigger break on my Henry very crisp. Feels good

[@wildbill6233]

KZbin gave my channel back as far as I can tell.Very nice job as always Buffalo. Glad you don't work that fast at work or we would all be out of work.Again, very nice video.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good to hear they let you back on!

[@michaellane1661]

Awesome video Buffalo! I love iron sights myself!🤘🏽🇺🇸🍻👊🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@tedpfenninger4972]

Thanks for the video! Good groupes, especially with iron sights. You did a fine job of drilling and taping.---TPf

[@leerichardson8911]

Buffalo you know your stuff. Cool!

[@richardbest6588]

Very useful video, thanks. I've just ordered the the same sight for my Marlin 39A, so that really helped me.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

[@keithgregory7937]

Nice stuff Buffalo it was very nice up here in Northern Kentucky today also.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

It's KY. We gotta grab those nice days when we can the weather changes so fast.

[@bullseyedixon5660]

appreciate fast forward can't have too many 22's great videos

[@painterpow9494]

As i have gotten older iron sights much harder to use might give this a try on my henry

[@jamesshramek8883]

the hi viz front sight assembly for the henry hoo1 is dovetailed, so something to think about. dont have to send yours out to be machined, and cheaper than skinner wants to do the job.

[@radishfox308]

So which rear does it work with? Skinner express or drilled and tapped?

[@andrewciebrant6314]

My Henry was already set for Skinner Sights didnt need to drill... Grear Video Thanks for Sharing...

[@MegaBait1616]

buffalo, nice job on the install. we know how well made and a better sight picture you'll have with the skinner sights. plus it looks like it's factory done too. just aim 6 o-clock till ya get a taller front sight. again good job, be safe.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Yep. I got it dialed in at 30 now as far as windage. Like you said, 6 oclock hold she's dead on.

[@chrismarshall4486]

I didn’t know you were in Kentucky too. 😂. I knew I liked you for a reason 😂

[@dillonlee2090]

What would be a good alternative for a front sight…. Or maybe a good dovetail sight for the rear that would work with the factory front sight?

[@pupuslinger]

out of curiosity...Did they not have the dove tail mount back then? Wondering why you chose to drill and tap...

[@Tess_untamed]

I would suggest using loc-tight so the screws don't come loose. 👍

[@yareyare_dechi]

do you happen to have a link or know where i could get this sight? looking on the skinner site the best i could find was a the rail mounted or a driftable dovetail peep for the h001

[@DavidDeshane-ic4cg]

Why did you leave the Buckhorn sights on?

[@me2bfc]

Did you ever get a new front sight? I was thinking of getting g a Tech Sight for my H001, but it will definately need a taller front sight. The Skinner rear sight looks good on the rifle, but I think I'd prefer the smaller adjustments of the Tech Sights. I have some on a Marlin and they work very well.

[@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS]

Eastern Ky? Some of my people come from Harlen, KY. Can you order an extra cover in the brass ?

[@darrelljanssen588]

No blue thread lock on the sight screws?

[@calicojack556]

Great video and very helpful.

[@johnstewart8849]

I put a tang peep sight on my Henry .22. It lies down to use the iron sights. My grandfather’s .32 Win ‘94 had one.

[@hilltop-ob9bn]

Nice video. I may have to order one of those.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I've got the drill and tap, get the sight and we'll put it on.

[@schutendohkji548]

Ur steady hands r amazing in all ur videos. For drilling and tapping, using a vertical milling machine w a DRO would b the best way vs. a hand drill or even a drill press. But for the tap- ping operation, i must b very careful using the quill handle w my rt hand pushing dwnwrd n turning the chuck w my lft hnd. I back up the quill to free the tap entirely to remove the chips n coat the tap thread w tap cutting oil etc. The trick is u don't want to bend the tap or get the chip clogged up in the hole and twist break the tap inside the hole!!! At times, i rather use a special tap-press for smaller threads, like 00-90, 1mm tap, etc. since i can feel the tap better. A gunsmith probably does the same as above. A DRO on the mill w the indicator r important to center and locate the holes. These r just fundamental machining practice anyway! Yes, the peep sights r the best iron sights. Most accurate. But nowadays, the riffles doesn't come w any iron sights and i just feel short changed. Scopes r not for every occasions and for everybody and every guns!!!

[@bcbloc02]

A shooter that machines instead of a machinist that shoots. :-)

[@buffalosoutdoors]

LOL.... I'm a sheet metal guy by day.

[@2tommyrad]

So, if it's shooting an inch high at 30 yards, it should be darn near perfect at 100 yards with the same point of aim. Always enjoy your videos.

[@theepicpeguin]

Tommy Rad wrong. It will drop 2 or 3 inches more.

[@2tommyrad]

Right. I forgot, it's a .22.

[@sweaterdood1203]

Yep. My .22s are zero'd at 50yds and usually drop 4ish" at 100yds

[@Bischlarbo69]

Subscribed because of your accent. Good stuff

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

gonna look into those ..have a great day .

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good deal, you too!

[@benjamenmcguire6553]

The Hi-Viz front sight is very similar to the factory sight and comes dovetailed. The HHVS001M has a slightly higher bead for the magnum and should line up with the Skinner sight. $30 on Ebay.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gboutdoors5198]

Can I adjust the windage and elevation on the peep sight?

[@slimfire54]

Great video my friend,nice peep sight on the Henry.I think I would order one with them on there.Thanks.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks. I really like them, hope you do too.

[@Sforce68]

Skinner low profile sight would screw right in to one of the 8-40 holes, and you could plug the other one; this would work with your original front sight..

[@buffalosoutdoors]

This is an old video. I ended up getting a taller brass front sight for that rifle. Now, after shooting mine, all my friends have the exact same set up on their rifles.

[@silverback3926]

Which do you prefer the h001 18 inch barrel or the 16 in ch barrel? I like my 16 inch m92 357.

[@scottf.3808]

Nice sights as I enjoy a good peep sight too but my eyes are fighting me these days...Good info and vid....Good stuff....

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you. I can tell a difference in my vision in the last couple of years, doc says I'm still better than 20/20 but I know that won't last forever.

[@scottf.3808]

Your eyes are doing well then...Good stuff....

[@me2bfc]

I have a scope on my H001 now, but it seems to drift a bit. I will possibly replace it with peep sights. It's also possible $50 worth of ammo and practice with the factory sights will give the same result as new sights.

[@blaylock4820]

Do a review on the BERSA 380 THUNDER

[@jakehenry9162]

hiya buffalo, i gotta question fer ya, i put new skinner sights on my brass bigboy , i noticed i put the angled side of the front blade facing the muzzle end ,straight side facing the reciever end, did i install it backwards, or shouldn't it matter? shakyjake out.

[@johnbouley4514]

I don't believe it , the first too reply! Another great video Buffalo. I'm thinking of using skinner sights on my Henery 357. good one bro!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Hello there, thanks for the comment. I really like these sights and I like those Henry 357 rifles as well.

[@tjmooremusic]

john bouley Hi. I did put the Skinner express on my 357 Big boy. No work on the front sight nessisary. I also use the thumb screw for quick elevation adjustment Glad I did it.

[@JBJHonez]

Great video as usual. I just watched the one about the other ones (ranger precision) you did more recently. I’m still debating between the two but I may get the others (ranger precision) just because it has a protective tab on each side

[@cadamsm11]

Hello, I know this is an older video, but I’m just wondering if you’ve still got this, and how it is set up. I took the plunge and bought the Small Game Carbine with Skinners. Like you, the rear sight is bottomed out, and I’m still hitting high. Seems like Henry would have accounted for this better ( I have the octagon barrel and factory Skinners). I haven’t tried it any further than 25 yds, maybe it will be more on at 50. Anyone else out there have experience with the factory-installed Skinners?

[@infoaffiliatemagic]

Thanks for the video - very helpful. I'm using the original Buckhorn sights on a Henry. Have a problem with these old eyes to focus on the rear sight which severely affects my shooting accuracy. I will be changing out the rear sight to a Skinner Peep sight. Hopefully that will improve things. What Rifle mounts are you using to support your rifle?

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

You live in eastern ky? If you don't mind my asking what county?

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I am near the city of Morehead.

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

We should get together sometime I'm less than an hour away from you. I'm a funeral director and embalmer and Denny Northcutt that owns the funeral home in Morehead when he was on the state board is the one that gave me my oral embalmers test lol. Small world :-)

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Morehead state University is where my wife went to college :-)

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Yeah, we should do that sometime. I drive by the Northcutt Funeral Home all the time, I don't know Denny but I know who he is.....if that makes sense....lol Love your videos man, they are well thought out.

[@patspencer1925]

Where might I order the CCI Quiet 22 ammo? Thanks.

[@me2bfc]

I just tried zeroing my 22 peep sights at 50 yards using a 6 o'clock hold on an 8" target, so 4 inches high, but the last group was all in a 1" bullseye. Can you try something like that at 25 or 30? Maybe hit the very top edge of a 2" bullseye with a 6 o'clock hold on the red center at 25 or 30? PS: I also removed the front sight hood.

[@tjmooremusic]

Howdy. I've been seeing some videos on " How to zero Skinner sights " I still have my factory front sight with the bead. Perhaps you have some insights into this? Video worthy subject?

[@wraystv3054]

I'm waiting for Henry to get their 30-30 or 45-70 to be back on stock, do you think this will work well on those caliber as well??? Again thanks for your time and effort making very informative and quality videos. More power to you...

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I think Skinner makes a sight specifically for those guns. If they do they would be great on either of those.

[@rlr05091987]

Greetings from Philadelphia. Thanks for the effort and the good information. I am struggling with weather, or not, to put a scope on my Henry. I love shooting the gun but I have a difficult time seeing the front sight (getting old) so I am not pleased with my results on target. I know no adjustment to my original sights will fix this issue. Oh wel,l I need to think on it...but wanted to tell you that I appreciate your hard work on this video and look forward to checking out your other posts.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you. Sounds like a scope is probably your best choice in your situation. I love these Skinners but I'm not sure if they'd be much of a help for you.

[@blkft]

I'm looking at the Small Game Carbine in .22lr or possibly .22M. Would the Skinner aperature work with a Lyman globe front sight with tje correct height? I want the Small Game as it doesn't come with a rear tangent sight on the barrel.

[@blkft]

I plan on getting the 20" barrel Henry SGC.

[@LeLilley1]

another great video!

[@AmericanConstellation]

I have that gun. God Bless You....but it's too much trouble for me. I'll eek it out with what it came with...I don't wanna put a scope on it..

[@johnstewart8849]

Why not mount a tang sight? One hole drill and tap, and you get elevation adjustment.

[@ngirardo86]

You must be serious about this henry. My henry is literally the only gun I've left bone stock. It works perfect the way it came from the box

[@lawrencelewis1036]

The one thing I don't like about some Henry rifles, is the use of aluminum receivers.

[@glockerbob]

Very nice buddy. My favorite type sight.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Bob, mine too.

[@tdrnkr]

That screw driver set looks like a Herter's. Where did you get it? I thought Herter's went out of business years and years ago.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

It is a Herter's. I got it as a Christmas gift a few years ago.

[@tdrnkr]

Wish I had one. Take care of it. It may be worth something someday.

[@JBJHonez]

so, I had the Ranger Point Precession sights and they weren't for my rifle nor my eyesight. I had them adjusted all the way right and up and still had to aim 8-10 inches high and right to get the rounds to impact where I wanted to at 50yds. i sent them back and lost $30ish bucks. The factory sights are way way better for me and my situation

[@georgeplimpton9429]

Those sites are TOO EXPENSIVE, and their web site doesn't even supply pictures of the colors they have.

[@flatheadfletch]

Does anyone make a steel replacement receiver for these in 22 mag ?

[@beardedseabee82outdoors]

Looks good, noce to not be at work on a sat amd get a vid out.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Yeah man, I saw the weather forecast and figured if I was gonna get a video out I'd better do it on Saturday. It felt good to be off work for once.

[@russbrownell6312]

I believe the Henry 22 mag uses a taller front sight that you could order in.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I'm not sure, I'll look into it. Thanks for the tip.

[@danhold1]

nice job

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@jackthec3422]

Does anyone know if this sight will work with the hi viz sight for the h001 ?

[@sqhunter65]

nice,and nice shootin

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you.

[@thedivisionbell220]

I'm skeptical about the method they used for windage adjustment on the skinner sight. Seems like it wouldn't be very bump resistant. In my experience, bolting/screwing anything down with a square shoulder screw, the thing you're bolting down tends to wander from the rotation of the screw before it snugs. I ordered this sight for my H001 thinking it was fixed windage, so I guess I'll find out when it arrives.

[@apar1560]

👍👍👍

[@unclejack123]

Yer other right Buff ......................... JRW

[@bobsradio6025]

You must have replaced the bottom wood stock screw off camera, because I'm sure you wouldn't shoot the gun without it.

[@ericlaney384]

Thinking about doing this on my marlin 1894 44mag

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I have one on my 1894 .44 and love it. It's what made me want one for the Henry. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jQmH6leKaamMk

[@davidc8560]

Pay an extortion fee. 😂

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

That's ok kid I'm 51 and I still do also!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

LOL! I hear man, I don't think I'll ever get that right.

[@300zxdriver]

I just did the same thing. To the same model Henry.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Awesome.

[@T.A.B.Videos]

That's a tack driver

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks I like it.

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

Zero at 25 should be slightly high at 30 and dead on at 50

[@r.i.p_the_5.367]

5th

[@buffalosoutdoors]

LOL!

[@chadhaire1711]

Hello boys and girls? You left out the transgender crowd.....shame....LOL

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Oh my!

[@adrianlarkins7259]

My God. If you were in California you could go to jail for missing the"neither one or the other"!!!