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Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
Re: Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
Good Shootin!
I once had a scope on my .44 Big Boy Brass and it improved my accuracy but I also did not like the look of a scope on a lever gun so am back to iron sights. I replaced the buckhorn sight with a Skinner barrel mount sight.
I once had a scope on my .44 Big Boy Brass and it improved my accuracy but I also did not like the look of a scope on a lever gun so am back to iron sights. I replaced the buckhorn sight with a Skinner barrel mount sight.
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Re: Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
Echo the above statements about your impressive POIs, Dean. I didn't see anything about the sight you used, but looks like you're using the stock buckhorn rear sight? If so, your Range Report is even more impressive.
I also prefer the looks of a Henry rifle sans scope. You really don't need to "wonder" if you'd get smaller groups with another optic. I'd vote to keep your .357 stock, and I'd take any of your targets, any day.
Well done!
PT7
I also prefer the looks of a Henry rifle sans scope. You really don't need to "wonder" if you'd get smaller groups with another optic. I'd vote to keep your .357 stock, and I'd take any of your targets, any day.
Well done!
PT7
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Great shooting, Deano. Thanks for posting the report and the photos. I'm impressed.
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Nice work right there, Deano! I understand what you mean about the front sight basically covering things up at 50 yds, which makes your 50 yd groups even better.
You might consider the Skinner Peep and Lyman globe on the front as a nice middle ground between the buckhorns and a small scope. A set of Shaver inserts for the Lyman globe will get you to an even more exact sight picture. This pic is from my SGC, but you get the idea...
You might consider the Skinner Peep and Lyman globe on the front as a nice middle ground between the buckhorns and a small scope. A set of Shaver inserts for the Lyman globe will get you to an even more exact sight picture. This pic is from my SGC, but you get the idea...
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BB Steel .357 | SGC 22LR | LR .308 | CCH 30-30 | BB Brass .45 Colt (Carbine) | Single Shot 20 gauge | Single Shot .223 | Single Shot 357
Re: Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
The sights are all stock, PT. For awhile I had a Skinner barrel mounted peep on my Golden Boy 22LR. It worked and it looked great but my groups were not as tight. I ended up putting the factory rear sight back on. At some point I may put the Skinner back on. It’s certainly easier to pick up the front sight with the peep. And my eyes are showing signs of wear.PT7 wrote:Echo the above statements about your impressive POIs, Dean. I didn't see anything about the sight you used, but looks like you're using the stock buckhorn rear sight? If so, your Range Report is even more impressive.
I also prefer the looks of a Henry rifle sans scope. You really don't need to "wonder" if you'd get smaller groups with another optic. I'd vote to keep your .357 stock, and I'd take any of your targets, any day.
Well done!
PT7
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Re: Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
Thanks!CT_Shooter wrote:Great shooting, Deano. Thanks for posting the report and the photos. I'm impressed.
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Re: Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
I am very interested in your sight system. I’m planning on getting a BBS Carbine in 357 soon. I would be more willing to try different sights on that rifle and keep my brass babies stock.ESquared wrote:Nice work right there, Deano! I understand what you mean about the front sight basically covering things up at 50 yds, which makes your 50 yd groups even better.
You might consider the Skinner Peep and Lyman globe on the front as a nice middle ground between the buckhorns and a small scope. A set of Shaver inserts for the Lyman globe will get you to an even more exact sight picture. This pic is from my SGC, but you get the idea...
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Re: Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
Sounds like a plan! If you haven't already, digi into the "Sights" sub-forum. Lots of posts on Skinners, Lyman globes, etc. Forum member TractorTad was my go-to expert on the Lyman globe front sight (they come in various heights, like all front sights, and there's math/geometry involved in figuring out which one to get; talk to Tad!).deano5150 wrote:I am very interested in your sight system. I’m planning on getting a BBS Carbine in 357 soon. I would be more willing to try different sights on that rifle and keep my brass babies stock.ESquared wrote:Nice work right there, Deano! I understand what you mean about the front sight basically covering things up at 50 yds, which makes your 50 yd groups even better.
You might consider the Skinner Peep and Lyman globe on the front as a nice middle ground between the buckhorns and a small scope. A set of Shaver inserts for the Lyman globe will get you to an even more exact sight picture. This pic is from my SGC, but you get the idea...
Keep us posted on your progress. You'll love the BBS Carbine, lots of fans of that rifle around here!
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BB Steel .357 | SGC 22LR | LR .308 | CCH 30-30 | BB Brass .45 Colt (Carbine) | Single Shot 20 gauge | Single Shot .223 | Single Shot 357
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Thanks for the advice! I’ll post when I get my new rifle. It may take a 2-3 months to afford one.ESquared wrote:Sounds like a plan! If you haven't already, digi into the "Sights" sub-forum. Lots of posts on Skinners, Lyman globes, etc. Forum member TractorTad was my go-to expert on the Lyman globe front sight (they come in various heights, like all front sights, and there's math/geometry involved in figuring out which one to get; talk to Tad!).deano5150 wrote:I am very interested in your sight system. I’m planning on getting a BBS Carbine in 357 soon. I would be more willing to try different sights on that rifle and keep my brass babies stock.ESquared wrote:Nice work right there, Deano! I understand what you mean about the front sight basically covering things up at 50 yds, which makes your 50 yd groups even better.
You might consider the Skinner Peep and Lyman globe on the front as a nice middle ground between the buckhorns and a small scope. A set of Shaver inserts for the Lyman globe will get you to an even more exact sight picture. This pic is from my SGC, but you get the idea...
Keep us posted on your progress. You'll love the BBS Carbine, lots of fans of that rifle around here!
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Re: Big Boy Brass 357 accuracy
Nice grouping. What kind of rest are you shooting from? A simple front support or are both ends secured in a rest?
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