What type of sight combines a bead or post front sight and a round hole near the shooter’s eye?

The type of sight that combines a bead or post front sight with a round hole near the shooter’s eye is referred to as an aperture or peep sight. This design allows for improved accuracy because the round hole helps the shooter align the front sight more effectively, facilitating a clearer sight picture. The eye naturally focuses on the front sight while looking through the aperture, leading to better target acquisition.

In contrast, a red dot sight projects a dot onto a lens for quick aiming, lacking the characteristic hole associated with aperture sights. A telescopic sight magnifies the target, often using an objective lens and is not simply a combination of front and rear sights. Iron sights typically refer to open sights that do not employ a peep or aperture, relying instead on a simple front bead or post and a notch in the rear sight.