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Offline 44 Man

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New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« on: June 19, 2010, 10:29:06 AM »
I bought this carbine and was all excited about it until I got it home.  Then I got to handling it and discovered I could not see the sights very well. (old eyes)  Well, I can see them now!  I put a Marbles 'bullseye' on the rear and a Williams Fire Sight on the front.  I bought a riser for the front but I'm not sure I need it yet, but it looks like I may.  We'll find out at the range this week.  44 Man



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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2010, 11:05:42 AM »
Lookin good, can't wait to see how it works for ya, I'd love to be able to shoot "iron" sights again!!  ;)

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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2010, 11:42:38 AM »
Well, seein' the sights is good, but it won't do anything for seeing the target! ha ha  44 Man
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2010, 12:20:52 PM »
i'd like to know also, how gud olt & tard eyes do wifum...
i've seen them before on a coupla wipper-snapper's shooters, but for me.... ???
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2010, 02:52:04 PM »
Quote from: 44 Man on June 19, 2010, 11:42:38 AM
Well, seein' the sights is good, but it won't do anything for seeing the target! ha ha  44 Man

Just wondering if we'd see you in Grayling in August?

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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2010, 07:54:04 PM »
I use those rear sights and really like them. I may try changeing the front like you did so let us know what works
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2010, 10:24:08 AM »
It looks very cool! Let us know what kind of groups you get with those sights.
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2010, 05:32:31 PM »
I finally installed my Lyman #20 front sight and Williams FP target knob rear sight on my .45 Colt today. I definitely like the set up! I didn't get to shoot a whole lot since my boy was with me and he wanted to shoot it. I can't say no to an 8 year old boy who wants to shoot!

I'd like to get some better front apertures before I start shooting for accuracy anyway.
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2010, 05:43:25 PM »
I'm interested in how the bright front sight works for you.  I tried the fire sight, but it became a big glaring blob out there when I shot.  I'm back to a post front sight now, that seems to work okay.

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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2011, 03:41:51 PM »
I never did update this post, sorry.  I did some shooting at the range and found with the Williams fire sight being the same hight as the original, I had to take the riser out of the Bullseye rear to get in sighted in.  But it works fine there.  At 50 yards, she will shoot at about 2 1/2", and is 2" high.  That 'should' put it right on at 100 yards but I have not shot it at 100 yet as I'd rather use a scoped rifle when the range stretches, that's just my eye problem, not the gun or caliber.  I'll get a chance to play with it at extended ranges in a couple weeks at the shoot.  But it does shoot very well at 50 yards, the sights are quick and easy to use!  44 Man
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2011, 01:24:54 AM »
Lewis, I'm eager to see that setup at the shoot.  Perhaps I can do the same on mine.  See ya soon.

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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2011, 10:37:12 AM »
I just ordered one today!   ;D   Ima gonna try it on my Huntsman since that rifle is not D&T'd for a receiver sight or scope mount.  That kinda makes the Bullseye my only option.   :-\
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Re: New Sights on my .45 Carbine
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2011, 07:38:05 AM »
Richard let us know how that works on your Huntsman. As I am looking for differant options on mine . I have a Skinner on one and a Williams on one and am not impressed with either. Kurt
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