The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GUNFIGHT
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The straight part
We know that "Western peak" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case western peak = gunfight.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GUNFIGHT mean?
GUNFIGHT noun- A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
- To engage in battle using small arms.