I had a Buffalo Classic in 45.70 that had a Williams peep on it and a globe front sight. I also purchased a synthetic stock and fore end from the manufacturer to get away from the metal butt plate. But that shaved about 18 - 20 ounces off the weight and she did snort and bellow a bit. But it shot very well with cheap Remington bullets and a case full of 3031. I killed my best buck to date with that rig.