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Title: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: DanD on November 04, 2015, 10:12:08 AM
I took the '97 397PA for an afternoon walkabout. I had recently purchased the Williams Twilight Aperture from AoA and wanted to see how it performs in low light conditions. I must say it works much better than a standard aperture. I was able to pick this red out of the shadows, and I don't think I would have been able to see it with a standard aperture.
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: dk1677 on November 04, 2015, 02:36:14 PM
Nice shooting Dan!
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: LAalex on November 04, 2015, 03:32:28 PM
Nice going.  Hunting with an AG is tough enough.  An open-sight hunt is a great challenge.

Scotty
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: WolfyW on November 04, 2015, 07:59:57 PM
Now that is art right there. Nice work!
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: shadow on November 05, 2015, 06:43:26 AM
Great shooting and pic. ;) Ed
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: Habanero69er on November 05, 2015, 06:49:07 AM
Nice. I may try that aperture on my Blue Streak instead of the 4x pistol scope I have now.
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: DanD on November 05, 2015, 10:38:20 AM
Nice. I may try that aperture on my Blue Streak instead of the 4x pistol scope I have now.
I thought the scout setup would be the optimal sighting system for these pumpers, but I haven't tried it yet. What are the drawbacks?
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: anuthabubba on November 05, 2015, 11:48:08 AM
"I thought the scout setup would be the optimal sighting system for these pumpers, but I haven't tried it yet. What are the drawbacks?"

The drawbacks, IMO, are: Extra expense, bulk, weight, altered balance and increased time to acquire the target.

An alternate sighting arrangement that is light, fast and works well in various lighting conditions.

Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: Habanero69er on November 05, 2015, 12:26:02 PM
Nice. I may try that aperture on my Blue Streak instead of the 4x pistol scope I have now.
I thought the scout setup would be the optimal sighting system for these pumpers, but I haven't tried it yet. What are the drawbacks?

Extra expense, yes. Weight & balance isn't a problem I've experienced. As for acquisition of target, that's definitely not a problem since you have both eyes open so you get a wider view of an area. It's just a matter of preference.
Title: Re: Pumper with the Williams Twilight Aperture
Post by: MoonrakerXT on November 07, 2015, 02:14:07 PM
Great setup! I would love to have a good peep sight on my 347 :)