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Post by bigblue on Dec 28, 2006 19:48:37 GMT -6
I finally made up my mind and ordered a set of the XS ghost rings sights for the Marlin 1895. It's hard to pick a sight that you like when you can't actually try them on the rifle. Hopefully I like these. Don  |
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Post by psycho on Dec 28, 2006 19:57:06 GMT -6
I like those, but dont want to change mine right now
those cost $70+ right?
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Post by bigblue on Dec 28, 2006 20:24:19 GMT -6
Midway sells them for $79.99. I have seen them on sale for $69.99, but of course not when I go to order them. ;D Two things that bother me about these sights is the fact that they set a bit high, leaving me to hope I don't bang them on anything while hunting, and that they might not be the best thing to use for testing new loads at 100 yards. My main reason for getting them is the speed of target acquisition out to 100 yards in areas that I don't expect shots to go beyond that distance.
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Post by michihunter on Dec 29, 2006 6:46:52 GMT -6
Reminnds me of a bows pin/peep combo.
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Post by DocHolladay on Dec 29, 2006 11:57:42 GMT -6
Those are nice, but I think I would rather have the front sight as a dot. Let us know how they do Don.
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Post by bubbawitha4570 on Dec 29, 2006 15:41:49 GMT -6
You can also get the wings for on the side of the rear base that protects the ghost ring. I'd recommend that option in case you plan on having any rough handling with the rifle. Wish that the Williams could do that....
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Post by bigblue on Dec 29, 2006 16:36:27 GMT -6
Bubba,
Midway doesn't show it with the wings, but I'll look on XS's site and see if they sell them separately.
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Post by bubbawitha4570 on Dec 30, 2006 10:25:36 GMT -6
That's where you most likely will see them. IIRC, they might also be offered at brownells.
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Post by bigblue on Dec 30, 2006 17:01:52 GMT -6
I checked Brownells and they get $120 for the sight set with the wings. I guess those are $40 wings? I wonder if I can make some?   |
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Post by psycho on Dec 30, 2006 19:01:10 GMT -6
they look manufacturable
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Post by bigblue on Dec 30, 2006 20:18:14 GMT -6
psycho,
That was my thoughts also. They look like they just attach to the sides. Making them shouldn't be a problem. I'll at least give it a $40 try.
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Post by DocHolladay on Dec 30, 2006 23:52:04 GMT -6
Just pour Redbull on it. It gives you WIIINNGSSS.
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Post by bigblue on Jan 8, 2007 19:52:16 GMT -6
The XS ghost ring sights came in the mail today. I mounted them on the 1895 and I'm very happy with the fit, finish and ease of installation. The sights come with both a .231" and .191" aperature and after trying both I decided on the smaller .191". I have to try them at the range, but I think I love them already. They seem to point very quick and naturally.
Don
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Post by psycho on Jan 9, 2007 8:24:53 GMT -6
you know what.. After lookin at a sight Doc posted yesterday, some good orange paint around the ring would be cool..
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