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Offline eskimo36

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XS Sights & base for 336???
« on: March 05, 2007, 05:26:07 AM »
My step son just inhereted an older 336 in 35 remington with see thru mounts and an old bushnell 3x-9x.  I would like to personalize it a little bit for him and he likes the way the XS sights and mount look.  Anyone here have experience with them?
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2007, 05:47:16 AM »
I just got a marlin 1895 4570 with xs mount & peep sight. It had a burriss handgun scope on it. took that off, & using peep. With the xs mount I think Ill be able to use a rifle scope wich is good because the peep uses one of the holes for scope mount . I like mine the sights look real simple. thats really all the info i got for ya. Just got the gun so havent shot it alot yet
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2007, 08:06:42 AM »
How is the quality of the sight and mount?  Their sights, front and rear, and the mount run about $150 new.
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2007, 08:37:10 AM »
It looks pretty solid, low profile too. I didnt install it so I cant comment on that. I would say quality is high. the peep & front post look real solid. The peep is kinda big . I havent shot gun off the bench yet. Just yesterday shot at pop cans about 50 yrds out using the peep. Trying to shoot fast thru peep. because peep is nice & big  You acuire the target real fast
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2007, 09:20:54 AM »
Thanks for your assesment.
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2007, 09:56:13 AM »
Eskimo,

Have this combination installed on a Ruger Compact.
My heads up:
1-use the large aperture in the field to get the most light.
2-For your front post make sure it is wide enough. I got the
   max  width which was .100
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2007, 11:00:48 AM »
I will keep that on my mind scoutman
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2007, 11:51:33 AM »
Eskimo,  These are great sights and they work far better than you think.  They are very accurate even for my old eyes.  I have scopes on most of my levers because I can't see barrel mounted sights very well.  Make sure the screws are not too long though.  The one I mounted on my bosses Guide Gun locked up the action and I couldn't figure it out.  I took it to a gunsmith and he pointed out the screws were too long.  It was easily fixed but made me feel really dumb!  Good Luck!

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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2007, 03:31:09 PM »
I have the XS Ghost Ring and another company's front post. I can't remember who makes my front post, but I wanted a narrower front post than the XS system came with. It may not be as fast as the wide post, but it offers a little more accuracy.

I really like the XS sights. I have a XS scout mount, but I have not put it on a gun yet. I installed the ghost ring and liked it so much I decided to not use a scope. Now I am looking for a .357 marlin to put the scout mount on.
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2007, 10:51:14 AM »
I have it on my scout scoped Marlin 375.
 I like it very much, its built well and seems plenty durable.





I would buy it again in a heart beat!!

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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2007, 11:55:38 PM »
cwlongshot, looks good. Very practical looking. I'll bet it serves the intended purpose? Thanks for sharing your pictures. I set up a Remington 600 Mohawk in the scout rifle configuration once but, cost and availability of parts at the time were non existent( Had to use a Burris scout mount and have it milled to match the contour of the barrel)? Turned out to be a hole to throw money. But, today......?
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Re: XS Sights & base for 336???
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2007, 12:21:29 AM »
Its got a Leupold 2X pistol scope on it. Works out perfect. Both eyes open shooting!!

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