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RickC
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November 25, 2019 - 2:43 pm
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I can’t seem to find comments on sight configurations when searching the forum. Ive seen it in some of the replies before on different post.
I know the 34c three leaf express with its lower height was preferred when a rear tang sight was preset but what was the suggested rear sight with a folding globe no 5 front sight.
And would a rear tang be ok with a folding globe or is this a mis match.

AG

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November 25, 2019 - 2:57 pm
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A beach or lyman 5 were commonly paired with a tang sight. The beach was the best front sight.

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Well that’s good to know Bob. I have several rear tang sights on rifles matched with a folding globe.

AG

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AG said
I know the 34c three leaf express with its lower height was preferred when a rear tang sight was preset…

If the tang sight was factory original.  But someone buying a standard rifle “off the shelf” might very well prefer a less expensive Lyman #6, which a local store would be more likely to keep in stock.  It seems to have been intended for that specific purpose–to fill the slot & use only as an emergency sight; though it’s hard for me to imagine what kind of problem or accident might disable a Lyman-type tang sight.  The aperture might in extreme situations get clogged by dirt or snow, but clearing it with a strong blow could be done instantly.

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1873man said
A beach or lyman 5 were commonly paired with a tang sight. The beach was the best front sight.

Bob  

Bob, why do you like the Beach over the Lyman?  They look so much like each other.  I like the Beach when the globe is all gold.

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November 26, 2019 - 3:27 am
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The Beach has a finer posts plus it was designed with forethought that you could replace the post.

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