I have a 308 trapper in the stainless steel laminated version. (16.5� barrel)
I added the ghost ring sight and lost its factory sight offerings.
I would love to find this same set up in the 45/70 however, In the 308 this rifle is an awesome functional saddle gun that additionally shoots and handles flawlessly.
I carry this firearm more than any other that I currently own and it is with me in the back country all the time.
I am particularly impressed with how it shoots with the open sight arrangement I have range tested it out at two hundred yards on paper with open sights. This set up with factory ammo is very respectable with target groups.
I have yet to try some hand loads but with the factory 160 and the newer 140 coppers this weapon clearly offers a light weight, short, quick handling, and accurate package.
My trigger while not perfect is acceptable with a little noticeable creep and a pull slightly more than what I would ultimately prefer. (I have witnessed far worse)
