My Sight Selection for the 76

[CarverTripp]

Hello to all,
Got a chance to really get familiar with my U1876 this past weekend. Shot 60 BP rnds. through her which averaged about 1400fps., (win.348 reformed brass, 75 grns goex 2f, 350 grn bullet from the new lyman mold, lubed with SPG). I found that the sights were really straining at 300M, out to the pig line. The pigs I did hit were clean knockdowns so I think it's safe to say there is plenty of energy at that distance, even for the 350 grn lyman. So, with the sight limit at about 275M it was time to think about new sights. I've chosen the MVA vernier Midrange #108 and a #111 front globe. I'm thinking that it will be fun to test the range of this rifle and with the new sights and I'm hoping to get nice groups at the 300M range. Anyone have this setup on their 76'?
Carver

[john boy]

Carver, I went with the Pedersoli Long Range Creedmoor with a Lyman 17A on mine.  Have made it to a 800yd pallet so far.  Objective is to see if it will do the 1000yd trip this Spring!

[CarverTripp]

Hi John Boy,
Indeed , That's amazing! 800yds wow that's getting out there. I agree, these 76's are quite capable of long range shooting with the right sights and the proper loads. I concidered the lyman 17a, price sure is right but I thought it may be a bit small way out at the end of that 28" barrel. Maybe I'm wrong, what do you think now that it's on your rifle? I have not as yet purchaced the sights so I'm still up for suggestions.
Carver

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[john boy]

what do you think now that it's on your rifle? I have not as yet purchaced the sights so I'm still up for suggestions.

Carver, I'm very satisfied with my sights set up ... 
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