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Diver43 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:45 am

JunkCollector wrote: ↑Mon Oct 06, 2025 11:01 pm Final grail gun .....Eh

So sad

May I suggest a double rifle as a new alternative

Though I thought a 45-70 buffalo gun was planted at one time.

Doesn't someone on here have a 45-70 double rifle?

For some reason I think it’s bullsi?

Zee wrote: ↑Wed Oct 08, 2025 1:31 am Still leaning towards a tang and globe. Just to keep it classic and vintage. And be different than the M88.

For some reason I guess I should wait until I start getting paid again before I order them.

Zee wrote: ↑Wed Oct 08, 2025 2:29 am

Zee wrote: ↑Wed Oct 08, 2025 1:31 am Still leaning towards a tang and globe. Just to keep it classic and vintage. And be different than the M88.

For some reason I guess I should wait until I start getting paid again before I order them.

Pft, details…..

I’ve spent the last week playing with the open sights. I may need to scope this one. I can’t focus on the front sight anymore. Not enough to shoot accurately.

Even if I do the tang and globe. I can’t focus on the globe.

Zee wrote: ↑Mon Oct 13, 2025 4:08 am Even if I do the tang and globe. I can’t focus on the globe.

Ahem.


“Keep in mind at your ummm, “advanced age” peeps may not be a great solution. May be like looking though a Vaseline covered window what with your eyesight up close.”

Zee wrote: ↑Mon Oct 13, 2025 4:07 am I’ve spent the last week playing with the open sights. I may need to scope this one. I can’t focus on the front sight anymore. Not enough to shoot accurately.

That was my problem! That's why my 99 wears a 2x7 Leupold. My last nostalgia hunt with my 94 Winchester ended poorly, I couldn't see clearly enough to take a 125 yard shot.

Too many bumps to the head will do that...

Consider yourself slapped upside your head for being such a fart smeller!

I mean smart feller

I'm looking for Homer hitting his head saying DOH but I'm not that good on this thing, please insert!

If I wasn't on crutches right now I'd go upstairs, get my 99 out of the safe and show you what a classic looks like! Gloss scope, side counter and all!

Well, mine doesn’t have a side counter. And I don’t have a gloss scope. But, I’ll use what I have to get it done this season.

Zee wrote: ↑Mon Oct 13, 2025 11:57 pm Well, mine doesn’t have a side counter. And I don’t have a gloss scope. But, I’ll use what I have to get it done this season.

Sounds like a plan!!!

I get to take two axis does this fall. Plan is to take one with the M88 and one with the Savage 99.

Zee wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 12:57 am I get to take two axis does this fall. Plan is to take one with the M88 and one with the Savage 99.

Sweet!

Well, Glory Be!! My mentor just gave me a Leupold VX-II 2-7 with fine duplex that will fit perfectly on the rifle and not mess up the balance. Just need to order the base now.

Damn! That is perfect for that gun!!!

Zee wrote: ↑Wed Oct 15, 2025 3:55 pm IMG_8148.jpeg
Well, Glory Be!! My mentor just gave me a Leupold VX-II 2-7 with fine duplex that will fit perfectly on the rifle and not mess up the balance. Just need to order the base now.

Winner winner deer for dinner!

Elk Creek wrote: ↑Wed Oct 15, 2025 7:09 pm

Zee wrote: ↑Wed Oct 15, 2025 3:55 pm IMG_8148.jpeg
Well, Glory Be!! My mentor just gave me a Leupold VX-II 2-7 with fine duplex that will fit perfectly on the rifle and not mess up the balance. Just need to order the base now.

Winner winner deer for dinner!

Yeah. I really wanted a light gloss blue scope on this rifle. Told my mentor, he opened a drawer and handed me the perfect scope. Meant to be.

Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Wed Oct 15, 2025 4:11 pm Damn! That is perfect for that gun!!!

Yeah. When he opened the drawer and there were a bunch of gloss scopes, he grabbed the perfect one. Great minds think alike.

Zee wrote: ↑Wed Oct 15, 2025 10:57 pm

Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Wed Oct 15, 2025 4:11 pm Damn! That is perfect for that gun!!!

Yeah. When he opened the drawer and there were a bunch of gloss scopes, he grabbed the perfect one. Great minds think alike.

Yes he did, and yes they do!

Diver43 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:45 am

JunkCollector wrote: ↑Mon Oct 06, 2025 11:01 pm Final grail gun .....Eh

So sad

May I suggest a double rifle as a new alternative

Though I thought a 45-70 buffalo gun was planted at one time.

Doesn't someone on here have a 45-70 double rifle?

I used to.

I think it will be appropriate. Just need to order a base and rings.

Well that’s going to be a great package! You may want to order a 3/8’s slot blank to fill the rear sight dovetail….

Zee wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 1:54 am IMG_8157.jpeg
I think it will be appropriate. Just need to order a base and rings.

Yes. Perfect.

Now don’t replace the wood. It’s perfect as is.

CPJ 2.0 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 2:37 am

Zee wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 1:54 am IMG_8157.jpeg
I think it will be appropriate. Just need to order a base and rings.

Yes. Perfect.

Now don’t replace the wood. It’s perfect as is.

I’m leaning that way for logistical purposes. Cost over form.

Elk Creek wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 2:35 am Well that’s going to be a great package! You may want to order a 3/8’s slot blank to fill the rear sight dovetail….

I want to leave the sights on it. For aesthetics. We will see you the Eye relief works out. May have to fudge a little.