Come On Christmas Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I watched a video of a couple guys shooting a 30 30. 575 yards and more on You Tube. Does anyone have any experience with this Lyman Sight? http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=7961/avs%7CMake~~Model_1=Winchester__94/Product/NO-2-TANG-SIGHT I have had a Marbles sight before that got all well flippy and would not stay put,but then I did not buy it new. I would only save $25. I could drive a tack at 50 yards with in set up for speedy quickness in a 44/40. The application - A post 64 94 Carbine. I am thinking use the peep for 100 yards and the tang out a fer piece. Is this stinking thinking? My good bud Mitch Dalton lives close to the Green Mountain Regulators down Austin way. They have a monthly long range shoot out to 400 yards. Shameless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Regret, SASS #57800 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I personally prefer the Marbles with windage adjustment. If you don't figure to need windage adjustment then the Lyman is a fine sight. Either can get 'flippy' if the support spring/base gets bent or tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I have a Marbles on a Winchester 1892 in .38-40. It does have windage, but I just take off the big disk and use the ghost ring for normal CAS distances. On my Winchester 1894 30-30 mfg 1905, I have a Lyman 1 A sight. It has a small hole for target shooting and when flipped down a ghost ring for hunting and close up shooting. http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr204/rantingmadhare/Aman_Park040.jpg The A means it has a lock on it to keep it locked upright. I love this sight. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 When ranges get much beyond 200 yards for the .30-30, I prefer a 26" octagon barrel and a tang sight. I prefer "Smith" sights, but they're not producing any of that type tang sights at this time. Either the Lyman or Marbles will work... just you get windage adjustment and click indications for vertical adjustments with the Marbles. But... I think the Lyman is a bit more robust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wif Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Shameless I use tang sights on all my cowboy guns 3 Marlins and 1 Winchester all Marbles. The Lyman is a good sight but it lacks windage adjustment capability. I have used both over the years and have not noticed one being more stable than the other side to side or front to back. If either type gets loose you an disassemble the sight and adjust the spring the hold the stem upright. Not an easy chore little bitty screws, balls and springs that can fly in every which way. Happy shooting Wif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Howdy, You might give a call to the folks at brownells and ask what they would recommend for your particular needs. Most of the time they are very helpful and they even will exchange things if what you try the first time isnt right. You might find something a little cheeper somewhere else but those bargan places aint worth spit if there is a problem. Check and see what height sight you need. You might need one of the new taller ones from Marbles. You need to decide what distance you are really going to shoot. Check the Marbles website, Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Come On Christmas Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks guys. Yeah, I will buy from Brownwells. One of you guys mentioned the ladder type peep sight. EMF has an email Labor day sale ad they sent me that has two different versions. Looks like one has windage and the other does not. If you want me to forward the email to you, PM me. I went to the EMF site, but could not make reference to the ad highlighted sights. Shameless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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