MARLIN DOVETAIL FIRE SIGHT SET Reviews & Ratings

All sets feature a bright red, fiber optic, front sight and fully adjustable peep or U-notch, rear sight. U-notch, rear sight sets use the highly accurate, 3-dot pattern with two green, fiber optic dots at the rear for sharp contrast and quick sight acquisition in all light conditions. No drilling or tapping required for most rifle models. Dovetailed front and rear sights may require minor fitting. For Marlin and Winchester lever action rifles. Dovetail replaces factory front and rear sights. Rear sight is screw adjustable for elevation and drift adjustable for windage; has two, green, fiber optic dots. Front has red, fiber optic rod.

SPECS: Aluminum, black anodized. Dovetail fits all Winchester and Marlin lever actions with ramped front sights. FP-94/36 fits Win. 94 top eject and models 55, 63, 64, and 65; Marlin 36, 336, 1894, 1895 and 444. Will not fit Win. 94/22. Requires two holes in the left side of the receiver and will require drilling and tapping on the newer guns. FP-94SE fits Win. 94 angle eject with front ramp, except Big Bore models. FP-336 fits Marlin 36, 336, 1894, 1895 and 444. Attaches to the top of the receiver and bolts up to factory drilled and tapped holes. FP-450 fits Marlin 450. WGRS-336 fits Marlin 336, 444, 44 and 1895. 5D-94 fits Winchester 94 top eject rifles. 5D-336 fits Marlin 336 rifles, mounts using scope mount holes.

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Reviews Summary

Reviews for the MARLIN DOVETAIL FIRE SIGHT SET are mixed, with many praising its visibility and ease of installation. However, several users report significant height issues when shooting, making the product ineffective for their rifles. While some had success with specific models, others found it didn't work as advertised, leading to disappointment.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Installation Experience

40%

Many users found the installation process manageable, with rear sights being particularly easy to fit. Some, however, faced challenges needing adjustments or machining for the front sight, indicating inconsistency in product specifications across different rifle models.

Shooting Accuracy

65%

A significant theme is the shooting accuracy issue, with several reviewers reporting that their rifles shot far too high. While some users achieved good accuracy, many expressed frustration at the lack of elevation adjustment available, which rendered the sights ineffective for their rifles.

Sight Visibility

55%

The visibility of the sights received high praise, with users noting excellent sight pictures, particularly in low light conditions. This feature seems to enhance the shooting experience for those who could adjust the sights properly.

Specificity of Fit

60%

Multiple reviewers emphasized that the sights did not fit all models as advertised, particularly noting issues with height adjustments. This has led to dissatisfaction among users who felt misled about compatibility with their specific firearms.

Value for Money

50%

While some customers found the product worth the investment due to its visibility and improvements over stock sights, others considered the purchase a waste of money due to the issues faced. This highlights unfulfilled expectations versus actual performance.

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gun shoots over 12 high at 100 yds now

front sight to low for Winchester 94

Not for a Marlin 336

I agree with the pervious comment by Earl. I installed these sights om a Marlin 336. Installation was fairly straightforward. But the rifle shoots 16 inches high at 50 yards. This may fit a variety of rifles, but it just does not work on a 336. Wasted money

not for a marlin 336

Rear sight was easy to install, Front sight took some machining to clear the barrel band. With the rear sight at the lowest setting the gun was 2 feet high at 25 yards. Wasted time and money. Expected more from a williams product.

Didn't Work

Great low light visibility. Installed a set on my Winchester 94 in 356. Shoots 16" high @ 100 meters with rear sight all the way down. Judging by other's comments this is a common scenario. Wish Williams wouldn't have advertised it for this gun. I would have saved myself a lot of time.

Not enough adjustment available

Tried it on a Marlin 336 and a Winchester model 94. Sight picture and visibility is great! Unfortunately, there's not enough adjustment to get either one of these rifles to hit paper. The front and rear sight heights are made way too far off from each other to get the elevation adjusted correctly. I had to go back to the original sights.

Winchester Model 94 XTR Chambered in 375

I installed the dovetail sight set and was thrilled with the sight picture; the fiber optics really make sight acquisition easy. However, no joy when I took the rifle to the range. I couldn't hit the target at 25 steps...too high. After adjusting the rear sight as low as it would go (i.e. removed the set screw), I just did hit the top of the box to which I had placed a shoot-n-see target. I guess the only option is to raise the front sight, and this will be nothing but a snag in the gun case.