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The process
Re: The process
I use this method. Mount your new Skinner rear peep leaving the original front sight on. Then shoot using the front sight calculator posted on the Skinner web site. You then order and install the correct front sight.
If unable to get the elevation on the bull, I then set the peep to about the middle position to do the calculations.
If unable to get the elevation on the bull, I then set the peep to about the middle position to do the calculations.
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Re: The process
That's the way I started on my Big Boy. It gets you in the ball park. But testing is the only way for sure. Plus the sights I'm using only come in a few heights. So often it takes some mods to get it all where I want it. Each rifle has been different.
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Re: The process
Hey Squatch - I'm trying to set up my new H010CC with a Skinner lo-pro rear receiver peep and a Lyman Globe Front - what combo did you end using on your 45-70?Squatch wrote:Alrighty then! I can now hit what I'm aiming at with the 45/70. I had just loaded up a box of my cowboy torpedoes.
This am I installed the new Lyman 20 globe sight. It's BIG!
So anyway I now have some up and down adjustment in the rear sight at 50 yds.
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Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
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Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
Winchester 9422,1873,1885,1886,1892
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Re: The process
I like to keep 3 apertures with each rifle. .40,.70,.96. So I got the Skinner XA (extra aperture) from the Marlin page for the rear. The 3rd aperture rides in a barrel filler where the old sight was. Also from Skinner.
http://www.skinnersights.com/1895_sight_4.html
For the front I used a Lyman 20 mjt instead of a 17a. It's a good bit bigger. I think 7/8" tube.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/si ... 26064.aspx
Before my customizing.
After
Lyman 29 MJT front
The XA is tall. The Lyman 20 is as well. but the sight picture is amazing. If you like the Lyman 17a the 20 is even better. It lets in more light.
http://www.skinnersights.com/1895_sight_4.html
For the front I used a Lyman 20 mjt instead of a 17a. It's a good bit bigger. I think 7/8" tube.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/si ... 26064.aspx
Before my customizing.
After
Lyman 29 MJT front
The XA is tall. The Lyman 20 is as well. but the sight picture is amazing. If you like the Lyman 17a the 20 is even better. It lets in more light.
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Re: The process
Thanks, Squatch - exactly what I needed to know. I'll probably go with the same setup. That is one beautiful looking Henry you put together there...
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US Submarine Service 1976-2006
Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
Winchester 9422,1873,1885,1886,1892
Marlin 39A,AS,CL,D,M,Mountie,TDS,1897CB,Texan,1894CB,1895CBA,1895SBL
Ruger #1 44Mag
Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
Winchester 9422,1873,1885,1886,1892
Marlin 39A,AS,CL,D,M,Mountie,TDS,1897CB,Texan,1894CB,1895CBA,1895SBL
Ruger #1 44Mag
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Re: The process
Nice thing about the large frames is there are lots of options. An Alaskan would look great on these. I kinda like the new sight he has for these that doubles as a scope base.
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Re: The process
Yea - an Alaskan would look good, but do you think it would be tall enough to match up with a Lyman 20 on the front?
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US Submarine Service 1976-2006
Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
Winchester 9422,1873,1885,1886,1892
Marlin 39A,AS,CL,D,M,Mountie,TDS,1897CB,Texan,1894CB,1895CBA,1895SBL
Ruger #1 44Mag
Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
Winchester 9422,1873,1885,1886,1892
Marlin 39A,AS,CL,D,M,Mountie,TDS,1897CB,Texan,1894CB,1895CBA,1895SBL
Ruger #1 44Mag
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Re: The process
Might need a taller peep stem. I was going to try the express sight off my Big Boy or Golden Boy on the 45/70. But the 45/70 uses a larger screw thread to mount.
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Re: The process
tractortad wrote:Thanks, Squatch - exactly what I needed to know. I'll probably go with the same setup. That is one beautiful looking Henry you put together there...
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Re: The process
That 20 Globe really looks good on that rifle - matches well with the big octagon barrel - nicely done.
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US Submarine Service 1976-2006
Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
Winchester 9422,1873,1885,1886,1892
Marlin 39A,AS,CL,D,M,Mountie,TDS,1897CB,Texan,1894CB,1895CBA,1895SBL
Ruger #1 44Mag
Henry H001TLP,H001TLB,H003T,H004,H006R,H006M,H012R,H012AW,H012MRCC,H010CC,H015-357,H015-44,H015-4570
Winchester 9422,1873,1885,1886,1892
Marlin 39A,AS,CL,D,M,Mountie,TDS,1897CB,Texan,1894CB,1895CBA,1895SBL
Ruger #1 44Mag