whats the best peep site setup for a 45/70 ?

[gendoc]

i'm reconfiguring one of my 45/70's with a camo laminated LTD straight stock and schnable forend.
and i'm gonna loose the scope & base and want a peep site system..
the barrel has mounting screws all over it.....  3 at the reciever,  2 bout half way, and 1 on the front.
yes, i've read the faq's... but i jus wanna know from the players !!!!!!!!
i would like NOT to use the weaver style base !!!
i jus woan it ta look riginal, ya-no!!
thank y'all

[twoshooter]

I looked in Midway and wound up buying a Williams Peep and a Marble front, together they ran me just over $50. Work fine for me. The Verniers are reall nice, but they cost an arm and leg.

[Davemuzz]

You could get the less expensive non-adjustable model Williams like this one:http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=698217 and set your zero for what you like. You know, 100, 150, 200 yards. And then just know your holdover\under for different yardage.  That way your only spending $38.

Or you could "spring" for the more expensive target knob adjustable model like this http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=572292. Then you can "set" a yardage point for 100, 150, 200, 250, & 300. Of course, for hunting...you don't always have time to "click" the peep from say...100 to 250 yards, but that's a chance you take. And it also depends on where you hunt.

I have a Marlin 1895 in the 45-70 and I use the target model. I have mine marked at 100, 200 and 300 yards (I'm shooting\loading the new FTX Hornady's) and I usually just leave it set on the 200 yard zero and then I have a chart for the over\under taped to my stock. However, I've taken the 45-70 groundhog hunting....just for practice, and I adjust it for each "'hog shot".  Tough to hit 'em past 100 yards......but a whole lot of fun watchin 'em jump 'n run when you get 'em within a foot or so!!!!!

Good luck with your choice and good shootin!!!

Dave

[gendoc]

thanks,
twoshooter  &  davemuzz !!!!!

now i thank i need me one dem front fire sites that'll fit wifout glue'n
do they offer one that will fit to the original mounting holes ??

i cud'nt find one dem either!!!!
i hate ta be so dang picky, but she's gotta look gud....

i like ta out shoot and out shine my encore buddies!!!!!!

[quickdtoo]

Peep and Firesights are both covered in the FAQs. 

Tim

[gendoc]

yep, i read u'm
 i just wanted a heads-up from the players wif experiance 

[quickdtoo]

do they offer one that will fit to the original mounting holes ??

There's normally only one mounting hole for the front sight, the required front sight ramp and Firesight insert are listed in that thread, the mounting hole will be either 3-48 or 6-48, H&R has used both, I've mounted them with both.

Tim

[cwlongshot]

I want a peep site system... i jus woan it ta look riginal, ya-no!!
thank y'all

I'm thinking lever actions. Are you asking about Handis or Marlin/Winchesters? I don't remember a factory peep on levers since tang peeps fell out of favor with the introduction of scopes and smokeless powder. I only remember BC peep sited Handi. For the levers, here is some suggestions:

Traditional would be the Marbels/Lyman tang peep and a Ivory bead front.
Target would be a Williams/Redfield/Lyman receiver peep with target knobs and a globe front site.
One popular for the last 50 or so years, would be a Williams/Redfield/Lyman receiver peep and a gold bead front.
Modern would be a XS Systems peep setup.

 I have and really like the XS system and a have it with a Leupold 2X in their scout mount on a M375 Marlin. I really like the ability to have a peep and or a scope. With quick detach rings its pretty good with repeatable accuracy too. Not exact by any means, but plenty accurate to hit a whitetail at lever gun distances.
 Most of my marlins wear a Redfield or Lyman peep with a white or gold bead front site. My Marlin 38-55 wears a Marbels tang with a globe front. I have one new model 32-20 with a Winchester ladder site and post front. This one is a hoot at longer distances. Think Augustus "Gus" McRae from Lonesome Dove shooting those bad guys doing the "chicken dance". All shoot as good as I expect them to. Scopes are nice for "older eyes", but IMHO, peep sites are what belongs on Marlins/Winchesters.

CW