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I just got a 45-70 Guide Gun (Remington), and want to try out a Ghost Ring. What are some suggestions? Would like to keep cost low, as I may end up with a scope! Thanks in advance, memtb
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I have not seen any cheap ones but I have an XS Ghost Ring on my Browning 1886 and really like it.
The nice thing about the Marlin is that it is easy to scope.
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Either one of the sights that Tikkanut suggested, with the aperature removed, make a great ghost ring.
I have an FP on my M94 Winchester I use once in a while with the ap removed, and have used an FP on my Guide gun the same way.
Though I can't mount one on my Winchester, I've developed a preference for a red-dot sight for quick and nasty type shooting instead of a ghost ring.
It may cost more than you want to spend, but a Burris Fastfire III would get you on-target about as quick as anything.
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Another option is the Williams Ace in the Hole combination scope rail/aperture sight. Remove the screw in aperture for a ghost ring. XS makes a similar one but the rail goes all the way to the rear sight dovetail for use with a scout type scope setup. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.williamsgunsight.com/images/336RailA2.jpg)
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Thanks all, I have a few things to research! memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
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I loved my XS Ghost Ring on my 45-70 Guide Gun. I had to go to a scope when my bifocals made it difficult to see the front sight and the ring at the same time. Now, I have a Leupold 2-7 shotgun scope on the gun.
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Another option is the Williams Ace in the Hole combination scope rail/aperture sight. Remove the screw in aperture for a ghost ring. XS makes a similar one but the rail goes all the way to the rear sight dovetail for use with a scout type scope setup. That is a sweet setup.
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I bought a skinner for my 1895 cowboy, took out the aperture and use it as a ghost ring, works great for me.
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I have a Marlin Outfitter 444 with a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5x20 on it. I figure it's better for longish ranges, say out to 200 yards, than the 45-70, and a smidge less recoil, hence the scope.
(Not a big-bore, but I have a Marlin 336CS in 30-30 with that same model Leupold scope on it, too, again, for shooting out to 200 yards.)
I have the Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun with the old Ashley Outdoors ghost ring rear and white line ramp front on it. Wanted to keep it with fast open sights on it for a close range thumper.
I have a Marlin 1894 44 Magnum with the Ashley Outdoors ghost ring rear and white line ramp front on it for a fast-handling close range carbine.
I have the Marlin Cowboy 45-70 with a Williams 5D rear sight and a Williams target globe front sight for precision or long range work.
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