I bought a new Winchester 1885 in 45-70 and love it.
The idea was to try to stalk deer or elk witht he idea of taking them with open sights.
I have purchased, installed and sighted in a new Skinner Peep sight.
It is a very nice product and Andy is a dream to work with.
I have it zeroed it @ 2"' high at a hundred yards but with my 59 year old eyes I am not happy with the groups.
I know I am accustomed to some fine Zeiss and Leupold scopes and a peep sight is not near as accurate.
I feel like I am not giving this gun a fair chance and think I need to install a scope.
I am considering the Nikon Monarch 2x8x32 or Leupold VX3 in 2x7x33.
I do not plan to shoot over 200 yards.
What would you recommend for a beautiful 1885?
Thanks!
The idea was to try to stalk deer or elk witht he idea of taking them with open sights.
I have purchased, installed and sighted in a new Skinner Peep sight.
It is a very nice product and Andy is a dream to work with.
I have it zeroed it @ 2"' high at a hundred yards but with my 59 year old eyes I am not happy with the groups.
I know I am accustomed to some fine Zeiss and Leupold scopes and a peep sight is not near as accurate.
I feel like I am not giving this gun a fair chance and think I need to install a scope.
I am considering the Nikon Monarch 2x8x32 or Leupold VX3 in 2x7x33.
I do not plan to shoot over 200 yards.
What would you recommend for a beautiful 1885?
Thanks!