H&R Buffalo Classic

[jay007]

I recently bought a H&R Buffalo Classic 45/70. I've never shot peep sights before so I knew I would it would take some getting used to.

So far I'm happy with the rifle and have managed to get out and shoot it a couple times.

It's been a bit of a learning curve.

What would you guys expect to see out of this gun for accuracy?

The other day I had 7 rounds left and just thought what the h3ll I'll just shoot them all.
(and keep in mind I've only put about 40 rds down the barrel which means I've only shot 40 rds with peep sights ever)

I'm sure I can shrink the group size with practice and not having the sun shining directly on the target (making it hard to focus on)

The rifle

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7 shots 3.543"

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[hoytcanon]

I have had two BC's in .45/70 and one in .38/55... they are good shooters... you will be able to shrink those groups with some practice... I mounted tang sights on two and chopped the barrels to 26"...; they balance better for me now.

 

[Salty]

Like hoyt says keep at it and things will only improve not that there's a lot wrong with that group right there, 'specially being your first go at peep sights. Best advice I can give is think of the nick name ghost ring or ghost sights. Reason being is the ring just comes along for the ride, ignore it. Concentrate on the front sight only and getting the bead on the target. Your eyes/brain will automatically centre the thing in the middle of the circle for you. Also experiment with slightly different targets where there's a 3 or 4 inch white dot in the middle. .. a little easier to centre the bead with a little 'light' around it. Nice rifle I'm going to pick one up one of these days.

 

[jay007]

I have had two BC's in .45/70 and one in .38/55... they are good shooters... you will be able to shrink those groups with some practice... I mounted tang sights on two and chopped the barrels to 26"...; they balance better for me now.

I have looked at some of the tang sights online and was thinking about making the change but I think for now I will stick to the peeps. Also I think the tang sights give the rifle a cool look

 

[jay007]

Like hoyt says keep at it and things will only improve not that there's a lot wrong with that group right there, 'specially being your first go at peep sights. Best advice I can give is think of the nick name ghost ring or ghost sights. Reason being is the ring just comes along for the ride, ignore it. Concentrate on the front sight only and getting the bead on the target. Your eyes/brain will automatically centre the thing in the middle of the circle for you. Also experiment with slightly different targets where there's a 3 or 4 inch white dot in the middle. .. a little easier to centre the bead with a little 'light' around it. Nice rifle I'm going to pick one up one of these days.

I think that's where part of my problem lies, I catch myself trying to focus and centre the front sight in the rear. I might also experiment with the different front sight inserts that came with the rifle.

 

[hoytcanon]

I think that's where part of my problem lies, I catch myself trying to focus and centre the front sight in the rear. I might also experiment with the different front sight inserts that came with the rifle.

I use Lee Shaver inserts with the front globe... you can stack inserts for a custom sight picture... I have mine set-up with three inserts.

 

[Calum]

As with non magnifying red dot sights have both eyes open.
Depth of field will then be a possibility and you will find the closer apature ring less of a distraction.

With both eyes open one should see the front sight with both eyes in spite of only one eye sighted along sight line.
It's one of this handy tricks the brain does.
YMMV.

Btw Nice shooting for your first time out with this rifle and sight type. I have the shorter barrel 45/70 handy and love it.

 

[kennymo]

My uncle has a Buffalo Classic, nice rifle. We were getting some fairly tight groups with hand loads last time I fiddled with it at the farm. Lotsa fun those things.