The Carlsons High-Visibility Red Fiber-Optic Bead, 6-48 Thread (Carlsons part no. 00080) is a replacement front sight bead from Carlsons, built around a red fiber-optic rod that gathers ambient light and glows brighter than a plain brass or steel bead. Threading into a standard 6-48 shotgun barrel bead hole, it’s a five-minute upgrade that makes the front sight noticeably easier to pick up fast on a crossing clay or a flushing bird, especially in the low, flat light of early morning or overcast skies.

Key Specifications

• Uses a red fiber-optic rod that gathers light for a brighter aiming point than a plain bead.
• Threads into a standard 6-48 shotgun bead hole for a direct swap.
• Classified as a fiber optic bead sight style, not a plain brass or steel bead.
• Installs in minutes with no gunsmithing or barrel modification required.
• Sold as a single replacement bead, not a front-and-mid bead pair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thread size does this use? This bead uses a 6-48 thread, matching that standard shotgun bead hole size—check your barrel before ordering if unsure.

Why choose red over another color? Color is a matter of contrast against typical backgrounds and personal preference; red is simply easier for some shooters to pick up quickly.

Buy the Carlsons High-Visibility Red Fiber-Optic Bead, 6-48 Thread

Order the Carlsons High-Visibility Red Fiber-Optic Bead, 6-48 Thread from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping—a cheap, easy upgrade for faster target acquisition on the clays course or in the field. Browse more gun sights from our Lubbock, Texas shop.