Hello to all,
I just purchased a new 1895ss 45/70 with the intention of building a scout. I have been looking at the various options/mods available from both Wild West & Brockman.
So far, I am considering the following from Wild West...
1. Big loop lever
2. Ghost ring rear??, fiber optic front.
3. Action tuning.
And from Brockman..
1. Extended magazine. He states that he can cut/crown the barrel to 20", install his extended magazine tube and increase capacity to 6 rounds.
My questions are these.
1. What do I truly gain with this rifle/caliber combo by going to the Scout Scope set-up as opposed to using high visibility peep sights?
2.Who builds the better Scout Scope mounting system, Brockman (steel)or WW (aluminum)? I would use the Leupold scope.
3.For those of you who have seen both, do I gain much by using a WW ghost ring sight as opposed to using a Lyman or Williams receiver mounted peep with the aperature removed?
4.Does anyone have any suggestions for a source of matte black or gray epoxy paint. I was thinking of recontouring the stock & forearm.
5.Any comments about the companies themselves or the quality of their work?
In closing, I have no concerns about spending the $ if there is a definite need. I hope someone has seen some of these mods and can advise me.
Thanks,
Harry
I just purchased a new 1895ss 45/70 with the intention of building a scout. I have been looking at the various options/mods available from both Wild West & Brockman.
So far, I am considering the following from Wild West...
1. Big loop lever
2. Ghost ring rear??, fiber optic front.
3. Action tuning.
And from Brockman..
1. Extended magazine. He states that he can cut/crown the barrel to 20", install his extended magazine tube and increase capacity to 6 rounds.
My questions are these.
1. What do I truly gain with this rifle/caliber combo by going to the Scout Scope set-up as opposed to using high visibility peep sights?
2.Who builds the better Scout Scope mounting system, Brockman (steel)or WW (aluminum)? I would use the Leupold scope.
3.For those of you who have seen both, do I gain much by using a WW ghost ring sight as opposed to using a Lyman or Williams receiver mounted peep with the aperature removed?
4.Does anyone have any suggestions for a source of matte black or gray epoxy paint. I was thinking of recontouring the stock & forearm.
5.Any comments about the companies themselves or the quality of their work?
In closing, I have no concerns about spending the $ if there is a definite need. I hope someone has seen some of these mods and can advise me.
Thanks,
Harry