Hello to all,
I just purchased a new 1895ss 45/70 with the intention of building a scout. I liked the comfort of the curved pistol grip. The difference between the Guide Gun & the rifle is only 12 oz. & 3.5" OAL.
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 Guns in Alaska...
1. Big loop lever.
2. Ghost ring rear??, fiber optic front.
3. Action tuning.
And from Brockman..
Extended magazine. He states that he can cut/crown the barrel to 20", install his
extended magazine tube and increase capacity to 6 rounds.
I see no use for a compensator or muzzle brake.
My questions are these.
1. What do I truly gain with this particular rifle/caliber combo by going to the Scout Scope set-up as opposed to using high visibility peep sights? How does the factory stock position your eye for Scout Scope use?
2.Who builds the better Scout Scope mounting system, Brockman (steel) or WW (aluminum)?
I would use the Leupold IER 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? What do you think of the high visibility fiber optic front sight?
4.Does anyone have any suggestions for a source of matte black or gray epoxy paint.
I was thinking of recontouring the stock & forearm & painting them, rather than using Tru-oil.
5.Any comments about the companies themselves or the quality of their work?
In closing, I don't mind spending the money if there is a definite use for the particular accessory/modification. I hope someone has seen some of these modifications and can please advise me.
Thanks,
Harry
I just purchased a new 1895ss 45/70 with the intention of building a scout. I liked the comfort of the curved pistol grip. The difference between the Guide Gun & the rifle is only 12 oz. & 3.5" OAL.
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 Guns in Alaska...
1. Big loop lever.
2. Ghost ring rear??, fiber optic front.
3. Action tuning.
And from Brockman..
Extended magazine. He states that he can cut/crown the barrel to 20", install his
extended magazine tube and increase capacity to 6 rounds.
I see no use for a compensator or muzzle brake.
My questions are these.
1. What do I truly gain with this particular rifle/caliber combo by going to the Scout Scope set-up as opposed to using high visibility peep sights? How does the factory stock position your eye for Scout Scope use?
2.Who builds the better Scout Scope mounting system, Brockman (steel) or WW (aluminum)?
I would use the Leupold IER 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? What do you think of the high visibility fiber optic front sight?
4.Does anyone have any suggestions for a source of matte black or gray epoxy paint.
I was thinking of recontouring the stock & forearm & painting them, rather than using Tru-oil.
5.Any comments about the companies themselves or the quality of their work?
In closing, I don't mind spending the money if there is a definite use for the particular accessory/modification. I hope someone has seen some of these modifications and can please advise me.
Thanks,
Harry