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Have any of you Sharps shooters changed your barrel sights to something more visible for close range hunting? I inherited the Shiloh Sharps Calvary Carbine that I gave to my Dad for his 72nd birthday and I would like to take it deer hunting but I can't figure out how anybody hits anything with the issued blade and buckhorn barrel sights. I'm thinking an ivory bead front and a semi buckhorn rear. Or maybe a short tang rear with the previously mentioned ivory bead front. Any input would be appreciated. I'm not willing to drill any extra holes. Oh, it's a 45/70. Dad was a 45/70 guy. Thanks; Mike


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What sort of rear sight is that carbine currently wearing, Mike ?

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If it has the Lawrence ladder sight on it, that's a decent hunting sight, it's just a matter of learning to shoot with open irons.
You can call Shiloh and get a semi buckhorn sight from them that will fit right where that Lawrence sight is. It may be helpful to widen the notch out on the semi buck or the full buckhorn sight.
Going to an ivory front sounds like a good idea, until it snows , or you quit shooting at a black bullseye target, then the thing disappears. Best bet is to carry a black sharpie pin and darken the silver blade when needed, or change the front blade to one made from a real copper penny.


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I had one of them but in 50-70 was a tack driver! I think i had a ivory bead on mine but want to shoot a bear with it never got to it was one of those guns i wish id never have sold.


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Thanks for all the replies. I snapped a couple pictures of the Sharps, both my #3 and the carbine. They both have the same sights.
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Maybe it is just a matter of learning how to use these sights. Do you center the top of the front blade in the center of the buckhorn or bury it in the notch? Both seem to hit high at 100 yards with the top of the blade in the notch. Thanks again for the help.


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Short and sweet ?

You work with whatever sight picture gives you the best accuracy.

Defining accuracy is probably the place to start.

Is the Carbine "accurate?"

Is the Ammo it's being fed, "accurate?"

If sight picture for short range work is the sole issue,an large bore FULL buckhorn, and the revered copper penny is a hard combo to beat.

That's for MY eyes, ....mind ya'.

Luck, Amigo.

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