it doesn't need to be a small caliber, 357 mag is good to 100 yards. I have a fantasy of thumping a coyote with my 1894 marlin in 357. I converted the sights to skinner ghost ring. while I love them for non moving shots, I think I prefer the buckhorns for moving shots. YEAH I think you should do it, I want to set up a stand in thick cover like I would for a shot gun but use the 1894 instead.
