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Buckhorn sighting question
« on: July 22, 2017, 11:44:25 PM »
Buckhorn sight - as sighted with a bore based laser sight tool. (I made a graphic to print out and take to the range) 

Does this seem right to everyone? I put the bore sight in my Winchester 1873 and it looked spot on. I am thinking this is just the way to use a buck horn sight.  (Should i consider replacing the front sight to get this to match?)

I will let everyone know when I get a little range time next if this version of  "eyeball sighting" works.
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Re: Buckhorn sighting question
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2017, 12:28:54 PM »
I use the full buckhorn sight much like a ghost ring about like your top IAB Carbine diagram.

This the reason that they weren't allowed in NMLRA matches years ago. I don't know if they are today.

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Re: Buckhorn sighting question
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2017, 07:59:28 PM »
The issue I was having is that when I line the front blade up with the notch at the bottom of the buckhorn ... the laser showed much higher than that spot (as indicated by the red X) .... I will give it a try when I go to the range next and see what happens.

I am looking for a good NON-TANG-VERNIER sight option for the range and hunting.

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Re: Buckhorn sighting question
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Re: Buckhorn sighting question
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2017, 08:48:07 PM »
I sighted the notch for 100 yards for when I had the need for a more precise aim.  The middle of the buckhorn was for fast work such as close hunting shots or CAS type shooting.


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