Which of these sights is best?

[PanaDP]

I am considering a couple of tang sights for the buffalo classic I have coming. They are both about the same price and are both from the same maker (pedersoli).

I'm thinking about this one:

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_129_651_653&products_id=7543

and this one:

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_129_651_653&products_id=7564

Has anyone here used either sight w/ a buffalo classic? Would one work better than the other? I'm not really sure of the difference, I guess.


Chris

[superdown]

just so you know i have 0 experience with these sights but from looking at them the i personally would go with the 1874 sharps vernier sights for the extra $2.50 it seams like a much more adjustable sight . superdown

[quickdtoo]

Welcome PanaDP! Please see  "long range sights for the BC and Target" in the FAQs and Help sticky, lots of options.

Tim

[NickSS]

I can't tell from the pictures but it appears that they are the same low end tang sight with a different base.  The 1.5 inch base fits some rolling blocks the longer Sharps base is for Sharps rifles.  Either one can be screwed to wood but stock of the BC.  However, you should consider this.  I have had some sights like these and they have only one up setting and if it is not perpendicular to the barrel both for and aft as well as side by side you are looking at problems.  They can be corrected with shims though.  You also need windage adjustments if you are planning to shoot at longer ranges.  I can't tell if they have that or not.  A better choice for a BC would be a tang sight with windage and elevation settings.  They cost more but take it from me a cheap sight will frustrate you more than anything I know of.