pics of my 1895 Win with its new aperture sight installed

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pics of my 1895 Win with its new aperture sight installed

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Well, I was able to figure it all out. Removing the bolt was quite easy and the drill & tap operation went smoothly. It did feel a bit harsh drilling a hole in this old rifle, but as I've mentioned in a previous thread, its been refinished, barrel shortened and recrowned. Otherwise I wouldn't even have considered this. This is chambered in 30 U.S.. The bore is dark but the lands are very strong. It does foul up quickly with jacketed bullets but that's hardly a concern for hunting. It did take some work to get the brass pointer right (you have to bend the little tab that fits into the guide groove) and the adjustment lever had to be timed to get it to end up where it is now. Anyhoo:

Here is the result:

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This will definately make the rifle more versitile as the issue rear sight was limited in that it would print anything less than 220 grain bullets quite high at the lowest setting. It also lengthens the sight radius and allows for quicker target acquisition IMHO. And its easier for me to keep both eyes open without thinking about it...

We'll see how it does at the range.
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8)

Is it going to be at the August hunt? :D
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awp101 wrote:8)

Is it going to be at the August hunt? :D
:lol:

That's exactly what I was thinking... I just posted a question in the safari thread about the type of hunting we'd be doing - still hunt, stand, day or night.... (all my previous summer hog hunts have been nocturnal over feeders).

I figure we'll be still hunting during the day...? If so, then heck yeah, this'll be perfect :D

And yes, I'll bring some extra ammo.... just in case sombody might like to shoot it... :wink:
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I look forward to seeing it in person in August. Nice looking rifle.
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O.S.O.K. wrote:That's exactly what I was thinking... I just posted a question in the safari thread about the type of hunting we'd be doing - still hunt, stand, day or night.... (all my previous summer hog hunts have been nocturnal over feeders).
Looks like we posted at about the same time...:lol:

Hmm, I wonder what I need to bring for you to try?:lol:
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Post by Jaguarundi »

Nice work,I like it :D !Thanks for posting. 8)
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Thanks guys - awp - anything will be fine :)

I'll probably have this and a scoped bolt gun. Maybe I'll bring my .356 Marlin after I get it back from Nonnemans.
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Post by 1886 »

Very good looking rifle. I saw a damaged one the other day, a flat side in .30 Gov. with a cracked stock. The price was a little steep. At times I curse the fellas that refinished collectable rifles years ago but at times I am grateful for it makes them affordable. Yours looks very good. 1886.
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