Anybody use a Marbles Tang Sight?

[Possum Toed Rick]

Howdy,
     Anybody using this sight on their Henry? I'm getting a little frustrated with the stock Uberti sights (don't see as well as I used to) and I'm unsure if the Buckhorn or or the Tang would be the better option. I use the Rifle mostly for CAS but I also Hunt with it every once in a while.

Thanks,
Rick

[Will Ketchum]

I have used both the Marbles and the Lyman tang sights on CAS rifles.  The problems I found were due to the type of shooting we do.  Some of the problems I had were: forgetting to raise the sight before staging.  Hitting the sight against a prop.  Having the sight fold down when the stage calls for the rifle to be staged in a saddle scabbard.     Murphy's Law comes into play.

I finally went to a full Buckhorn.  I use it like a ghost ring and for me it is very fast.  I just put the front sight on the target and pull the trigger.

The one I have on my Henry and 66 is http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(e3cua1551h4y0xfir0ss0q45))/categories/partDetail.aspx?catId=14&subId=167&styleId=764&partNum=RS-PM-1

Will Ketchum

[wwpete52]

I like the Marble's tang sight better than the Lyman. The Marble's has both an elevation and windage adjustment. It comes with 3 eye pieces. You can also buy different sight posts for height from Buffalo Arms that will work on the standard sight. The posts cost about $7 each.
The "improved" Marble's tang sight cost more but you have an almost unlimited amount of height adjustment if you are willing to purchase the stems. They ain't cheap. I'm a cheapo so I went the standard route and purchased the extra tall post from Buffalo Arms. If money isn't an issue I would go with the "improve" version.

[Nine Toe Jim]

I have used both the Marbles and the Lyman tang sights on CAS rifles.  The problems I found were due to the type of shooting we do.  Some of the problems I had were: forgetting to raise the sight before staging.  Hitting the sight against a prop.  Having the sight fold down when the stage calls for the rifle to be staged in a saddle scabbard.     Murphy's Law comes into play.

I finally went to a full Buckhorn.  I use it like a ghost ring and for me it is very fast.  I just put the front sight on the target and pull the trigger.

The one I have on my Henry and 66 is http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(e3cua1551h4y0xfir0ss0q45))/categories/partDetail.aspx?catId=14&subId=167&styleId=764&partNum=RS-PM-1

Will Ketchum

Will, Thanks for the info on the tang sights. I've had the same trouble too and I've tried the Lyman and another that I can't recall the name of. I went back to the original sight but reading your info on the Track of the Wolf sight I think I'll order one. It looks like just the kind I'm after.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

I don't own a Henry.  (Dang it)  My '66 Imp. Henry is stock, but my '92 has a Marbles tang sight.  Keeping in mind what has already been mentioned, it's a GREAT sight, and worth the extra $$s over the Lyman - which isn't bad in it's OWN right.

One thing to consider:  if used on a Henry or a '66, I THINK you have to have a new front hole drilled on the tang, but Will K. or others will know for sure - I don't.

[Dispatch]

I have used both the Marbles and the Lyman tang sights on CAS rifles.  The problems I found were due to the type of shooting we do.  Some of the problems I had were: forgetting to raise the sight before staging.  Hitting the sight against a prop.  Having the sight fold down when the stage calls for the rifle to be staged in a saddle scabbard.     Murphy's Law comes into play.

I finally went to a full Buckhorn.  I use it like a ghost ring and for me it is very fast.  I just put the front sight on the target and pull the trigger.

The one I have on my Henry and 66 is http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(e3cua1551h4y0xfir0ss0q45))/categories/partDetail.aspx?catId=14&subId=167&styleId=764&partNum=RS-PM-1

Will Ketchum

Theses 'Full Buckhorn' sights you mention, will they fit on a 1873 Winchester?

[Dr. Bob]

If you use the tang sight, you just have to add CHECK THE SIGHT to your check list of things to do as you bring the rifle up to your shoulder.  A small check list for shooting a shot in your head will help to eliminate most shooter errors, at least for me.  The one that I have trouble with is trigger control when I try to shoot faster.

[Will Ketchum]

Theses 'Full Buckhorn' sights you mention, will they fit on a 1873 Winchester?

I believe it will.  I put them on my Henry and my 66.  On my 73 I put a marbles full buckhorn.

Will Ketchum