So glad that many years ago I watched your video on the 30-30. I am the proud owner of a 1956 model 94 thanks to you and your advice. No clunky 3-9 scope. No heavy sling. Just a handy little rifle that prints 3 inches at 100 yards with good old 170 grain loads from the hardware store. I even wear wool out there because of you! Thank you so much gunblue. I can’t tell you how much headache and money you’ve saved me over the years.
That’s was awesome! I’m a detail oriented guy, in scope mounting, hand loading, etc… knowing what turn values are and so is so important. I’ve never considered actually doing the math on open sight ramps… Thanks Blue! Don’t go anywhere, I have way tooo much to learn from you! I’m 50 years old and most of my friends like I’m a genius at all this, no sir. You show me that regularly. Always learning! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm as old as you are and have been shooting for over fifty years, but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I can always learn something and your videos are both entertaining and informative. Please keep them coming.
I bought a Henry .22 LR with buckhorn sights and all it took was one smack and one increase on the elevator at 50 yds and it was done! Squirrels beware! I enjoy your knowledge and wisdom at 31 years old and replay your videos learning something new every time. God bless and keep them coming!
I have the Henry H001 standard .22 and I got mine zeroed at 35 yards after a few adjustments. I have two issues with how Henry sights are designed. One is the elevation riser is super cheap and thin. It wiggles around with the slightest touch and it could have been done a lot better for next to no cost to manufacture. The second is the windage setting is done by loosening a VERY small and fine screw which is begging to be stripped out. When tightening it back up I swear you can't get it back strongly enough to keep even the smallest bump from moving it out of zero. Henry really needs to do a better job because the rifle itself is high quality and precise, but those sights are atrocious.
Coincidentally, two days ago, I went through this exercise with an open sighted Savage 99F in 250Sav that I intend to take on a Wyoming muley hunt in two weeks. It was printing a bit higher than I wanted, so I adjusted the elevator one notch down, which made it too low. Funny thing is, I moved it back to it's original setting, and that now has it printing exactly where I want, splitting the difference between the original setting, (which it is back to now), and the adjusted setting. After watching this video, I went and measured the difference between the original setting and the adjusted setting, and it measured 4.35" ! I'm at a loss to explain why returning back to the original setting split the difference, though. Great video. Thanks again.
Man, you know your stuff “Old Timer”! Lol I’m almost 50 & have 2 grandkids, so I’m not too far from being an “Old Timer”, myself. Nah,, Seriously you bring a nice sensibility, maturity & practicality to a lot of people that have never been taught how to use iron sights, let alone a scope. I grew up in the 70’s & 80”s & guns were a way of life for me & my family. You remind me of all the great men I knew growing up that was born back in ‘Ought-Eight”, or 1912, such as my maternal grandparents were, that gave all us young people a good example of how to guide our lives and “rifles”, the right way! Thank Sir for your time, effort & knowledge learned and shared! Thank you from a “young”, old timer!! Have a good day Sir! All my respect, Southwest “The Ozarks”, Missouri (all my life)!
There is nothing quite like a lever gun, thank you for the video! Your tone and calmness are amazing and I learned a lot from this! I would love to know more intricate details from you, Blue in zeroing in general, buckhorn sight or not.
Thank you sir. There were some very simple tips that I had not figured out. I have a passed down 94 that's 2-4" left at 50 currently, and I was focused on front sight adjustments only. Glad you focused on adding the rear sight adjustment as part of the windage options.
I used the M94 Winchester when when I was young. I killed rattlers at almost muzzle range to 50-75 yards for deer, coyotes and to about 150 yards on running jack rabbits. I love the lever gun and it is perfect for what it’s designed for. Thanks for your excellent video. It takes me back.
Good explanation on that topic. I have a Winchester '94 30-30, always loved the lever action rifles. Simple, versatile and will put meat in the freezer. Appreciate the video 👍🏻
I have an early 1980’s era JM 30-30 Marlin I’ve been tinkering with and these types of calculations have been invaluable. I fear I may have to get a tang rear sight to handle the variety of loads I use with it, but it works pretty well.
Thanks. I have a 1949 win 30-30 bought new by my dad, that shoots 6 inches to the right @ 100 yds. (I am a lefty my dad was was a right hander) I like the idea of the tape to do my windage. I have learned to shoot it anyway. My Dad left us last year. I treasure the piece.
I'm sure you will cherish the gun your dad left you. Pray for him, thank him for his many gifts to you, and he'll really appreciate it. As I mentioned, you can share the windage adjustment with the front sight.
Another great video,,,,keep em coming,,,i love em,,,,,,and hello from british columbia canada,,,,,also,,,,,dont hear many people talking about winchester model 88 lever,,,,i just aquired 1,,,,,1 inch----1 1/4 groups 100 yards
My first long(ish) gun just arrived, a Henry Big Boy X, and I'm ready to go sight it in. Your methodical approach to the sighting process helps me a lot!
Always meant to get a lever action. Finally got one. Off to range tomorrow. Masking tape, hammer and brass rod. All new to me. Used one before but never owned one. One of the other things this video taught me was I had to load, can't get the ammo I want locally, I mustn't be too critical. Thinking don't even bother ladder testing if it shoots OK. Thanks for all the videos.
Excellent video. I needed to adjust my sights on a .30-30 M94win after having a fiber optic front sight installed. I chose to adjust the rear sight as it was more durable. The rifle was shooting about 5 inches to the right. I only had to move the rear sight a hair to bring it back dead center. The adjustment was not noticeable to the naked eye. I used a sticker and pencil to mark the position of the rear sight before making the change. Thank you
I never thought of round count in the magazine changing harmonics. Good call. I dont consider my 30-30 a long range rifle any way, its just a handy little guy. Great video, with lots of good info and math to back it up!
Thanks, for sharing your knowledge. I’m picking up a 1907 Winchester model ‘94 in a few days. It shows its age but still shoots. This video is a good refresher on how to sight it in (and my 1976 model ‘94 as well). Thanks!
An understanding of MOA is essential to sighting in a rifle. You did a pretty good job explaining it. Another essential is calling the shot. I see folks on the range who, from poor trigger control or inconsistent sight alignment shoot off mark but nevertheless make a sight adjustment. So before making any adjustment the shooter should practice calling shots dry firing until able to call on mark.
I really like how you use science and common sense. My 94 was a tack driver out of the box. 50 cent pieces at 25 yards without fail. The rifle is as accurate as I am Or maybe more so. Haven't touched the sights since I bought it.....50years ago. Great information though if I need to adjust some day. Might get dropped or something unforeseen. Thanks GunBlue490.
I scoured RUclips for years looking for this information! Dozens and dozens of combos to get this explanation, to no avail. I gasped out loud when I saw your video! Thanks for the excellent information, you are a great resource. PS - Aren't the ammo prices crazy? Luckily I reload for 30.30.
Thanks it was great hearing you speak on this topic. I do prefer the ole iron sights, its what I’ve hunted with for decades. Just cant get acquisition fast enough with a scope, fine for target shooting. Think its got to do with my astigmatism? And decades of hunting with irons. Give Benny a pat, Blessings you &yours
I’ve swapped all my sights for peep sights. Tang mount on the 94’s and ‘73, and skinner on 94-22 and 39A. The rear becomes a concentric blur, while the front is crisp w my 48 yo eyes. Skinner also has beefy patridge sights which iirc GunBlue recommended in a past video. I remember because I’m a southern boy who apprenticed with a farmer in southern New Hampshire, and every time you said patridge I’d think of him and the word partridge! @GunBlue490, your videos are technically excellent, on top of the expert content. They really stand out from the others and are relaxing to watch. Thank you-
Lever guns are hard on scopes. If I get another one I’ll put a micro red dot on it. Both of my Winchesters had a problem of the rear elevators flying out under recoil. 😂
Good timing. I shot my first lever gun this morning. Win model 94 in 38-55 using my hand loads. Very different than LR bench. I’m hooked on black powder (substitute). Very cool experience; a lot of fun. Your audio is much better..
I put peep sights on 2 of mine. And scopes on 2 more. Old style like this on several .22's i gave to sons. Buckhorn less usefult past 30 yds in 70's. Good video.
Recently purchased my first lever gun, a Henry big boy in .45 colt. To match a Ruger Blackhawk in the same caliber. I’ve heard you mention being on the forefront of the “hot loaded” magnum .45 colt craze but can’t find a dedicated video. I would very much enjoy to hear your knowledge on the subject. Another great video, thank you.
Good presentation sir. I wouldn't be able to add a single thing to improve it. And that says a whole lot. More importantly, you have reminded me of several things I had forgotten. Valuable information for one and all. Keep up the good work. 👍
In the heavy woodlands of Ohio and Pennsylvania where, as you stated, typical shots are 30 to 100 yards I prefer my 45-70 Marlin. The rounds are very easy to load and I choose bullets from 300 to 405 grains and a moderate powder load. Recoil is moderate, feeling more like a push as compared to a 30-30. with a well placed shot, deer seem to drop more quickly as compared to the 30-30. I have never had to track down an anilmal I shot with shot with a 45-70 (yet!). Although the trajectories are not as flat I still get point blank shots out to 75 yards and only need to come up a couple inches at 100 (so that is like nothing considering the accuracy of these guns). Also, in Ohio only rifles with straight wall cartridges are permitted.
Pistols or rifles, remember the acronym FORS…. Front-Opposite, Rear -Same.. Thoroughly enjoy all of your insights whether they apply to my interests or not.
I have an identical rifle, also chambered in 35 Remington, though not as nice as yours. I mounted a Skinner rear peep sight with protective wings on the receiver. It makes it much easier for me to aim with my own aging eyes.
I too enjoy Skinner's peeps and have used them a lot on various lever guns. For this rifle however, I've (back ordered) a Lyman receiver sight with click target adjustments to give me a bit more control of elevation and windage.
@@GunBlue490 The Lyman definitely will be more precise. I don't hunt with my rifle; it's just a shop and jeep gun I keep handy in case a bear shows up unexpectedly (which they do on occasion here in rural western Montana).
Way to much Blue, most people don't even know how to move the elevator or how to adjust windage...........lol. Love ure channel & all ure great knowledge..........!
My 1967 24in Octagon Winchester in 30/30 With a Williams Peep sight shooting my hand rolled gas checked 150 gr Lead Bullet . Hasbeen my go-to Rifle for more years then I can remember. She is Zeroed at 2.5 inches high at 25 Yards and deadly out to about 200 Yards . Mostly deer taken from 30 to 80 yards . My longest kill was 190.5 Yards years ago when my eyes was young . God bless
Growing up in the firearm purgatory of California I never had these kinds of talks with family. We had that same brass swivel lamp so this feels just like sitting and listening to Dad or Grandpa talk about how to be responsible with guns.
Always good to see Benny alert & healthy . A trick I learned when it comes to iron sights point of impact changes is FORS . Moving the Front Opposite , Rear Same .
I like the opening few moments where Benny is looking up at him. Not surprised at all to see such a gesture from Benny, obviously he's a well-loved and well-cared-for dog -- and I would expect no less from GunBlue490 & Mrs GB.
If you want to move your point of impact ( POI ) lets say to the right you would move your front sight to the left ( opposite direction ) . Or your rear sight to the right ( same direction ) F.O.R.S. Front Opposite , Rear Same . A catchy way to remember which direction to move which sight . No matter which direction you want to move your point of impact . @@scottmitchell1974
As my eyes have aged, and being corrected with glasses, I have taken to placing a patch of electrical tape in the upper left corner of my right lens, with a 1/16" hole punched in the middle of the patch. I trimmed the tape to match the radius of my frames so it lays flat on the lens. After a couple minutes, I no longer even "see" it in front of my right eye because it is off to the side so far. But, when I aim the rifle, and adjust my natural head position to line up the sights, the hole is right where I need it. Just like a peep mounted on the wrist behind the hammer. What this does is act like a peep sight that is located very near my focal correction distance from my aiming eye. The rear sight and the front sight appear clear as a pin, with the corrective lens doing the job at the target. It's like being 20 years old again. On the other issue: I'm glad I reloaded about 1000 rounds of .30 WCF and .300 Savage before the SHTF.
@@seanoneil277 It takes a bit of fiddlin to get the placement just right for when you tilt to aim, but it works like magic. Upper left corner, patch no bigger than the taoe is wide. Punch the hole sharp - no fuzzy edge. Costs about 1/2 penny.
@@robthebeekeeper8997 Nice thing too, when you 're done shooting, just peel the tape off and stick it on the side of the reciever for next time. Tha last one I made up is now about three years old. You just need to make sure the hole is sharp. Dust can make it fuzzy.
These Marlins are my absolute favourite rifles for work and play here in the Northwest Territories. Some might call them crude, but they always work. Was glad to learn some calculations from you. Thanks for that! I need some front sights for a few that shoot too high, even with the rear fully lowered, a fine bead and long distance shots. My .45-70 thinks it's a 600 yard rifle! LOL. To be fair, it hits the steel pig at 320 yards, so I'm not complaining. Also, .35 Remington is on my wishlist. Take care!
I didn't know this. Coincidentally, I am soon to purchase a 26" barrel Win. Model 94 in 30-30. My initial zero will be at 25 yards then 50 yards. The current price of ammo does not necessitate a 100 yard zero at this time. I can appreciate your math approach. For me it is important to know the numbers and how they relate to point of impact. I never did like to waste ammunition. Thank you Benny.
I'm copying the below from your Savage 99 video in hopes you might see it. Thank you for all you do! I've gotten to this video late in my 'obsession' with your content the last couple of weeks. I thought I knew some stuff about guns, ammo and the sporting world until I ran across your channel. %^). This particular video gives rise to a suggestion I have for a vein of content you might want to provide on your channel. That would be a discourse on the generations and permutations of the great American Gun and Ammo companies...and the European as well. I guess we shouldn't exclude the Japanese either. This fascinates me and it is a huge area of interest to me and perhaps many others. It is also very concerning. Luckily for us all there are millions of enthusiasts in the West and that keeps material development and innovation going. Competition is presently still functioning well, or so it seems. What is really going on 'behind the scenes' however is the large question I have? I think I see some odd consolidation of different companies and this give rise to wonderment on my part as well as concern. A case in point is highlighted by Winchester and their recent ( to me ) offering in their Model 70 guns. Who is really making them? How have they been able to achieve such a wonderful 'renaissance' in the design and quality of these guns? And most of all ... who and by what genius did they generate this accomplishment? Is Fabrique Nationale involved? Is FN a French Company or is it a truly international company now? I could list a bunch of questions regarding several prominent companies here but I'm sure I don't have to as you yourself could come up with them better than I could. I won't bring in the 'political' aspect of this subject although this could be a scary component and you might want to include something here if you take up my suggestion. And of course this pandemic has thrown everything up in the air and much more than just a monkey wrench in the gears of world commerce. Probably such a massive unknowable that it's not worth opining on.
Hello, I have recently run across your channel and I am enthralled. I have watched at least a couple dozen of your videos in the last 3 or 4 days. You do an excellent job sir and I enthusiastically applaud your inclusion of spiritual content. I have a couple suggestions of things I'd like to see on your channel. 1. Perhaps you could give us the benefit of any 'inside' knowledge you might have on the ammo shortage. 2. Perhaps you might be willing to do a video on 'straight pull' bolt actions and the rifles that incorporate such. I am presently intrigued by Savage's entrants into this venue. Thank you for what you do. I try to let some adds run if they aren't too long. You deserve remuneration for your excellent work.
Thank you. I have no inside knowledge. It's simply a matter of consumer hoarding during a perceived panic. I suspect it will level out eventually, but may be a while. These have been cyclic events for the last 8 years.
my old remington 511 in the second to lowest notch is just rite. with the 36 grain federal bulk ammo its on at 25 and 75 yards and about half an inch high at 50 yards. at 100 about 5 inches low. works nice for me. as you say everything is a bit different so check it out at the range. one thing I do is put a little loctite green on the dovetails after I am finished monkeying around.
@@GunBlue490 Yes its a great rifle. in 1957 I bought my remington 512 from the stage coach gunshot in savage minnesota used for 20 bucks. I will keep it forever.
Wow! I had thought that I would never shoot iron sights again until I had both cataracts done. Each step seems to be close to a mil. Sounds about right.
I apologize for an additional post, but what’s your thoughts on the new Uberti “1885 High Wall”, chambered in .303 British? I grew up hunting with the ole British & I love the caliber so much! I especially love “High Wall & Low Wall”, Falling Blocks as actions of choice. I’ve had a fair amount of experience with Uberti & ILi. Pietta on SAA Colt “Clones”, and I admit; I love em! I find their of good quality, nice aesthetics & just an overall joy to shoot. I often thought of buying the “Lyman .22 Hornet Sharps” (I think), as 1 of my top 3 calibers for Missouri living is the .22 Hornet. However I’d absolutely love a 1885 High-Wall Falling Block rifle chambered in the venerable.303 Brit. I’m old enough I’ve seen too many deer fall to the ole Brit., & to the .30-40 Krag as well. I also love my 30-06’, but I’ve never had my own falling block type action rifle & I think having one in .303 British would be the “Cat’s Meow”. Anything you’d care to say about the matter, I would greatly appreciate & respect weather your thoughts were in contradiction to mine as I do not dismiss your wisdom & knowledge and due to the fact I was taught to always respect my elders! Thank you again!!
At least he’s saying it’s only 150 yard gun. Paul Harrell did a video “Don’t Underestimate The 30-30”. Many hunters have harvested whitetail deer well over 200 yards with 150 grain loads. Nothing wrong using the lighter bullets on deer. The 170 grain Remington Corelokt was always my choice until I watched a friend drop a 6 point buck with his 150 grain 30-30 Winchester Power Point at 190 yards. It was like lightning hit it.
Would love to see you do a video on the Lyman peep sight on your marlin similar to this one. I have a peep on my 94 30-30 and I’m struggling a bit with getting it where I’m very comfortable with taking it in the woods
I just got a 35 Remington from my father in law and it was so beat up and the rear sight was way to the left so much so that that point was off to the left of the centerline of the barrel and the front Sight was missing.
I to like watching blues vids, being from south Texas I have a few lever Winchesters and a 1895 marlin early 70s manufacturer date 4570 , I carry a just post 64 dirty thirty, it's smother than my year 41 dirty thirty, my usual back seat gun on ranch is a 22 or 22mag. I've dropped everything you can with both. If I go serious hunting 308,or 3006,I've tried everything, came to the conclusion those two rounds will drop anything just as good as bigger mags,and old 721 06 can air mail as far as I want to go.but yes I drug around a lever gun as a kid in the south Texas brush and laid over many coyotes close and afar.
I bought a BLR in .300 Whizmag a year ago. Haven’t used it yet as I have a .270 win BAR and a .243 win XPR shot show thumbhole special. I bought the .300 because I wanted a lever and it was on sale. My .270 will kill anything in NA, but I saw no sense in buying another of the same cal. The price sealed it.
So glad that many years ago I watched your video on the 30-30. I am the proud owner of a 1956 model 94 thanks to you and your advice. No clunky 3-9 scope. No heavy sling. Just a handy little rifle that prints 3 inches at 100 yards with good old 170 grain loads from the hardware store. I even wear wool out there because of you! Thank you so much gunblue. I can’t tell you how much headache and money you’ve saved me over the years.
I’m a man in my 50’s soaking up your vast knowledge like a school boy! Thank you sir!
That’s was awesome! I’m a detail oriented guy, in scope mounting, hand loading, etc… knowing what turn values are and so is so important. I’ve never considered actually doing the math on open sight ramps… Thanks Blue! Don’t go anywhere, I have way tooo much to learn from you! I’m 50 years old and most of my friends like I’m a genius at all this, no sir. You show me that regularly. Always learning! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm as old as you are and have been shooting for over fifty years, but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I can always learn something and your videos are both entertaining and informative. Please keep them coming.
I hit the like button before the video starts. He’s that good !
I bought a Henry .22 LR with buckhorn sights and all it took was one smack and one increase on the elevator at 50 yds and it was done! Squirrels beware! I enjoy your knowledge and wisdom at 31 years old and replay your videos learning something new every time. God bless and keep them coming!
I have the Henry H001 standard .22 and I got mine zeroed at 35 yards after a few adjustments. I have two issues with how Henry sights are designed. One is the elevation riser is super cheap and thin. It wiggles around with the slightest touch and it could have been done a lot better for next to no cost to manufacture. The second is the windage setting is done by loosening a VERY small and fine screw which is begging to be stripped out. When tightening it back up I swear you can't get it back strongly enough to keep even the smallest bump from moving it out of zero. Henry really needs to do a better job because the rifle itself is high quality and precise, but those sights are atrocious.
Coincidentally, two days ago, I went through this exercise with an open sighted Savage 99F in 250Sav that I intend to take on a Wyoming muley hunt in two weeks. It was printing a bit higher than I wanted, so I adjusted the elevator one notch down, which made it too low. Funny thing is, I moved it back to it's original setting, and that now has it printing exactly where I want, splitting the difference between the original setting, (which it is back to now), and the adjusted setting. After watching this video, I went and measured the difference between the original setting and the adjusted setting, and it measured 4.35" ! I'm at a loss to explain why returning back to the original setting split the difference, though.
Great video. Thanks again.
Terrific. Thank you. The racking of a lever sounds good.
Good info. Thanks. Two of my rifles are a Winchester '94 in 30-30 and an 1873 in 45LC. Love the lever-action rifles.
Man, you know your stuff “Old Timer”! Lol I’m almost 50 & have 2 grandkids, so I’m not too far from being an “Old Timer”, myself. Nah,, Seriously you bring a nice sensibility, maturity & practicality to a lot of people that have never been taught how to use iron sights, let alone a scope. I grew up in the 70’s & 80”s & guns were a way of life for me & my family. You remind me of all the great men I knew growing up that was born back in ‘Ought-Eight”, or 1912, such as my maternal grandparents were, that gave all us young people a good example of how to guide our lives and “rifles”, the right way! Thank Sir for your time, effort & knowledge learned and shared! Thank you from a “young”, old timer!! Have a good day Sir! All my respect, Southwest “The Ozarks”, Missouri (all my life)!
There is nothing quite like a lever gun, thank you for the video! Your tone and calmness are amazing and I learned a lot from this!
I would love to know more intricate details from you, Blue in zeroing in general, buckhorn sight or not.
Thank you sir. There were some very simple tips that I had not figured out. I have a passed down 94 that's 2-4" left at 50 currently, and I was focused on front sight adjustments only. Glad you focused on adding the rear sight adjustment as part of the windage options.
You, sir, are like a professor. I’m gonna have to watch this again and take notes. Excellent stuff.
I used the M94 Winchester when when I was young. I killed rattlers at almost muzzle range to 50-75 yards for deer, coyotes and to about 150 yards on running jack rabbits. I love the lever gun and it is perfect for what it’s designed for. Thanks for your excellent video. It takes me back.
Good explanation on that topic. I have a Winchester '94 30-30, always loved the lever action rifles. Simple, versatile and will put meat in the freezer. Appreciate the video 👍🏻
Your directions are easy to understand and follow. Thank you, for another excellent video.
I have a JM stamped Marlin 1894 in 44 Magnum, thanks for the video!
So good to hear from you!! Thanks my friend!!
Anywhere in the Northeast 50 yards and down unless you're hunting a field
I use levar guns and love them.
Thank You for the great video.
I have an early 1980’s era JM 30-30 Marlin I’ve been tinkering with and these types of calculations have been invaluable. I fear I may have to get a tang rear sight to handle the variety of loads I use with it, but it works pretty well.
Very clearly and simply explained! Thank you for this posting!!
Thanks. I have a 1949 win 30-30 bought new by my dad, that shoots 6 inches to the right @ 100 yds. (I am a lefty my dad was was a right hander) I like the idea of the tape to do my windage. I have learned to shoot it anyway. My Dad left us last year. I treasure the piece.
I'm sure you will cherish the gun your dad left you. Pray for him, thank him for his many gifts to you, and he'll really appreciate it.
As I mentioned, you can share the windage adjustment with the front sight.
Your video came out the day before I am zeroing in my 1894 Winchester. Perfect timing
Thank you sir for the very valuable information and lesson! Never disappointed when I see you have a new video out there!
Another great video,,,,keep em coming,,,i love em,,,,,,and hello from british columbia canada,,,,,also,,,,,dont hear many people talking about winchester model 88 lever,,,,i just aquired 1,,,,,1 inch----1 1/4 groups 100 yards
Excellent, clear, mathematical explanation. Much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to compute this and then sharing it.
Great video thanks for sharing
My first long(ish) gun just arrived, a Henry Big Boy X, and I'm ready to go sight it in. Your methodical approach to the sighting process helps me a lot!
Always love Gun Blue in the fall!
I'm taking my 92 rossi 45 colt out tomorrow
Thank you...once again you knocked it out of the park.!
Thank you for your honest down to earth insight.
Always meant to get a lever action. Finally got one. Off to range tomorrow. Masking tape, hammer and brass rod. All new to me. Used one before but never owned one. One of the other things this video taught me was I had to load, can't get the ammo I want locally, I mustn't be too critical. Thinking don't even bother ladder testing if it shoots OK. Thanks for all the videos.
Excellent video. I needed to adjust my sights on a .30-30 M94win after having a fiber optic front sight installed. I chose to adjust the rear sight as it was more durable. The rifle was shooting about 5 inches to the right. I only had to move the rear sight a hair to bring it back dead center. The adjustment was not noticeable to the naked eye. I used a sticker and pencil to mark the position of the rear sight before making the change. Thank you
Nice to see Benny sitting there by your side
Very good sir. Had get a taller sight for my marlin. The guy at Skinner Sites took real good care of me.
I never thought of round count in the magazine changing harmonics. Good call. I dont consider my 30-30 a long range rifle any way, its just a handy little guy. Great video, with lots of good info and math to back it up!
Thanks again 👍
Thanks, for sharing your knowledge. I’m picking up a 1907 Winchester model ‘94 in a few days. It shows its age but still shoots.
This video is a good refresher on how to sight it in (and my 1976 model ‘94 as well). Thanks!
An understanding of MOA is essential to sighting in a rifle. You did a pretty good job explaining it. Another essential is calling the shot. I see folks on the range who, from poor trigger control or inconsistent sight alignment shoot off mark but nevertheless make a sight adjustment. So before making any adjustment the shooter should practice calling shots dry firing until able to call on mark.
Of all the gun videos on RUclips, I’ve never seen one of this subject. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you , very valuable information. Much appreciated.
Awesome job explaining the lever action sights.
Thank you, I learned a lot. I've always just idiot hacked it spending ammo until its right making notes. Not a great option at the moment.
I have a 336 made in 1980 and the rear sights are pretty basic, however this rifle is a tack driver. Good video
Love lever guns. Thank you!!
Me to and this helps alot
I really like how you use science and common sense. My 94 was a tack driver out of the box. 50 cent pieces at 25 yards without fail. The rifle is as accurate as I am Or maybe more so. Haven't touched the sights since I bought it.....50years ago. Great information though if I need to adjust some day. Might get dropped or something unforeseen. Thanks GunBlue490.
Benny was on full alert when you worked the action. 😂
The dog knows more than I do about guns😫
I grew up with Dad's Marlin 39A with a Lyman receiver sight and a Merit adjustable peep. I highly recommend it.
Another outstanding video…love the explanation. You sir are an awesome teacher, thanks for the work you put into your videos👍
The best firearms teacher on RUclips, in my view. And we get it all because of his immense generosity -- for free. He blesses us with his wisdom.
I scoured RUclips for years looking for this information! Dozens and dozens of combos to get this explanation, to no avail. I gasped out loud when I saw your video!
Thanks for the excellent information, you are a great resource.
PS - Aren't the ammo prices crazy? Luckily I reload for 30.30.
Thanks it was great hearing you speak on this topic. I do prefer the ole iron sights, its what I’ve hunted with for decades. Just cant get acquisition fast enough with a scope, fine for target shooting. Think its got to do with my astigmatism? And decades of hunting with irons. Give Benny a pat, Blessings you &yours
I'd certainly recommend peep sights for you. Extremely fast and require only looking through the rear sight instead of aligning two sights.
I’ve swapped all my sights for peep sights. Tang mount on the 94’s and ‘73, and skinner on 94-22 and 39A. The rear becomes a concentric blur, while the front is crisp w my 48 yo eyes. Skinner also has beefy patridge sights which iirc GunBlue recommended in a past video. I remember because I’m a southern boy who apprenticed with a farmer in southern New Hampshire, and every time you said patridge I’d think of him and the word partridge!
@GunBlue490, your videos are technically excellent, on top of the expert content. They really stand out from the others and are relaxing to watch. Thank you-
Lever guns are hard on scopes. If I get another one I’ll put a micro red dot on it. Both of my Winchesters had a problem of the rear elevators flying out under recoil. 😂
I've been a teacher for 37 years myself which mostly qualifies me as being a good student. I can dig on some good teaching. Thanks!
Good timing. I shot my first lever gun this morning. Win model 94 in 38-55 using my hand loads. Very different than LR bench. I’m hooked on black powder (substitute). Very cool experience; a lot of fun.
Your audio is much better..
Thanks!! Outstanding.
I’ve got same exact rifle 1970 35 Remington. With Lyman peep 👀 site, absolutely great 100 yards an in. Great 👍 videos as always Sir👍❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I put peep sights on 2 of mine. And scopes on 2 more. Old style like this on several .22's i gave to sons. Buckhorn less usefult past 30 yds in 70's. Good video.
Recently purchased my first lever gun, a Henry big boy in .45 colt. To match a Ruger Blackhawk in the same caliber.
I’ve heard you mention being on the forefront of the “hot loaded” magnum .45 colt craze but can’t find a dedicated video. I would very much enjoy to hear your knowledge on the subject.
Another great video, thank you.
When young I was a very good shot with "elevators". Now I need no less than a 4 x 12 magnification scope. Loves shooting rifles. Nice video. Thanks.
Excellent information. Thank you!
Good presentation sir. I wouldn't be able to add a single thing to improve it. And that says a whole lot. More importantly, you have reminded me of several things I had forgotten. Valuable information for one and all.
Keep up the good work. 👍
Well done . Great easy explanation.
In the heavy woodlands of Ohio and Pennsylvania where, as you stated, typical shots are 30 to 100 yards I prefer my 45-70 Marlin. The rounds are very easy to load and I choose bullets from 300 to 405 grains and a moderate powder load. Recoil is moderate, feeling more like a push as compared to a 30-30. with a well placed shot, deer seem to drop more quickly as compared to the 30-30. I have never had to track down an anilmal I shot with shot with a 45-70 (yet!). Although the trajectories are not as flat I still get point blank shots out to 75 yards and only need to come up a couple inches at 100 (so that is like nothing considering the accuracy of these guns). Also, in Ohio only rifles with straight wall cartridges are permitted.
Pistols or rifles, remember the acronym FORS…. Front-Opposite, Rear -Same.. Thoroughly enjoy all of your insights whether they apply to my interests or not.
I have an identical rifle, also chambered in 35 Remington, though not as nice as yours. I mounted a Skinner rear peep sight with protective wings on the receiver. It makes it much easier for me to aim with my own aging eyes.
I too enjoy Skinner's peeps and have used them a lot on various lever guns. For this rifle however, I've (back ordered) a Lyman receiver sight with click target adjustments to give me a bit more control of elevation and windage.
@@GunBlue490 The Lyman definitely will be more precise. I don't hunt with my rifle; it's just a shop and jeep gun I keep handy in case a bear shows up unexpectedly (which they do on occasion here in rural western Montana).
That was a ton of valuable information. Amazing.
Way to much Blue, most people don't even know how to move the elevator or how to adjust windage...........lol. Love ure channel & all ure great knowledge..........!
Awesome presentation
My 1967 24in Octagon Winchester in 30/30 With a Williams Peep sight shooting my hand rolled gas checked 150 gr Lead Bullet . Hasbeen my go-to Rifle for more years then I can remember.
She is Zeroed at 2.5 inches high at 25 Yards and deadly out to about 200 Yards .
Mostly deer taken from 30 to 80 yards .
My longest kill was 190.5 Yards years ago when my eyes was young .
God bless
Growing up in the firearm purgatory of California I never had these kinds of talks with family. We had that same brass swivel lamp so this feels just like sitting and listening to Dad or Grandpa talk about how to be responsible with guns.
Always good to see Benny alert & healthy . A trick I learned when it comes to iron sights point of impact changes is FORS . Moving the Front Opposite , Rear Same .
That's a good one Rick. Thanks for sharing, new info for the head bank.
I like the opening few moments where Benny is looking up at him. Not surprised at all to see such a gesture from Benny, obviously he's a well-loved and well-cared-for dog -- and I would expect no less from GunBlue490 & Mrs GB.
@@seanoneil277 You can almost hear Benny sayin hey daddio if you're not gonna scratch my head I'm goin over here and takin a nap .
What? I don't understand.
If you want to move your point of impact ( POI ) lets say to the right you would move your front sight to the left ( opposite direction ) . Or your rear sight to the right ( same direction ) F.O.R.S. Front Opposite , Rear Same . A catchy way to remember which direction to move which sight . No matter which direction you want to move your point of impact . @@scottmitchell1974
Thanks
As my eyes have aged, and being corrected with glasses, I have taken to placing a patch of electrical tape in the upper left corner of my right lens, with a 1/16" hole punched in the middle of the patch. I trimmed the tape to match the radius of my frames so it lays flat on the lens. After a couple minutes, I no longer even "see" it in front of my right eye because it is off to the side so far. But, when I aim the rifle, and adjust my natural head position to line up the sights, the hole is right where I need it. Just like a peep mounted on the wrist behind the hammer.
What this does is act like a peep sight that is located very near my focal correction distance from my aiming eye. The rear sight and the front sight appear clear as a pin, with the corrective lens doing the job at the target. It's like being 20 years old again.
On the other issue: I'm glad I reloaded about 1000 rounds of .30 WCF and .300 Savage before the SHTF.
That's a very ingenious add-on to your eyeglasses. Well done!
@@seanoneil277 It takes a bit of fiddlin to get the placement just right for when you tilt to aim, but it works like magic. Upper left corner, patch no bigger than the taoe is wide. Punch the hole sharp - no fuzzy edge. Costs about 1/2 penny.
Coolest eye correction hack I’ve ever heard of!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the info.
Genius idea!
@@robthebeekeeper8997 Nice thing too, when you 're done shooting, just peel the tape off and stick it on the side of the reciever for next time. Tha last one I made up is now about three years old. You just need to make sure the hole is sharp. Dust can make it fuzzy.
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
These Marlins are my absolute favourite rifles for work and play here in the Northwest Territories. Some might call them crude, but they always work.
Was glad to learn some calculations from you. Thanks for that! I need some front sights for a few that shoot too high, even with the rear fully lowered, a fine bead and long distance shots. My .45-70 thinks it's a 600 yard rifle! LOL. To be fair, it hits the steel pig at 320 yards, so I'm not complaining.
Also, .35 Remington is on my wishlist.
Take care!
I didn't know this. Coincidentally, I am soon to purchase a 26" barrel Win. Model 94 in 30-30.
My initial zero will be at 25 yards then 50 yards.
The current price of
ammo does not necessitate a 100 yard zero at this time.
I can appreciate your math approach. For me it is important to know the numbers and how they relate to point of impact.
I never did like to waste ammunition.
Thank you Benny.
I'm copying the below from your Savage 99 video in hopes you might see it. Thank you for all you do!
I've gotten to this video late in my 'obsession' with your content the last couple of weeks. I thought I knew some stuff about guns, ammo and the sporting world until I ran across your channel. %^). This particular video gives rise to a suggestion I have for a vein of content you might want to provide on your channel. That would be a discourse on the generations and permutations of the great American Gun and Ammo companies...and the European as well. I guess we shouldn't exclude the Japanese either. This fascinates me and it is a huge area of interest to me and perhaps many others. It is also very concerning. Luckily for us all there are millions of enthusiasts in the West and that keeps material development and innovation going. Competition is presently still functioning well, or so it seems.
What is really going on 'behind the scenes' however is the large question I have? I think I see some odd consolidation of different companies and this give rise to wonderment on my part as well as concern. A case in point is highlighted by Winchester and their recent ( to me ) offering in their Model 70 guns. Who is really making them? How have they been able to achieve such a wonderful 'renaissance' in the design and quality of these guns? And most of all ... who and by what genius did they generate this accomplishment? Is Fabrique Nationale involved? Is FN a French Company or is it a truly international company now? I could list a bunch of questions regarding several prominent companies here but I'm sure I don't have to as you yourself could come up with them better than I could.
I won't bring in the 'political' aspect of this subject although this could be a scary component and you might want to include something here if you take up my suggestion. And of course this pandemic has thrown everything up in the air and much more than just a monkey wrench in the gears of world commerce. Probably such a massive unknowable that it's not worth opining on.
Excellent advice. As always. Thanks.
Hello, I have recently run across your channel and I am enthralled. I have watched at least a couple dozen of your videos in the last 3 or 4 days. You do an excellent job sir and I enthusiastically applaud your inclusion of spiritual content.
I have a couple suggestions of things I'd like to see on your channel. 1. Perhaps you could give us the benefit of any 'inside' knowledge you might have on the ammo shortage. 2. Perhaps you might be willing to do a video on 'straight pull' bolt actions and the rifles that incorporate such. I am presently intrigued by Savage's entrants into this venue.
Thank you for what you do. I try to let some adds run if they aren't too long. You deserve remuneration for your excellent work.
Thank you. I have no inside knowledge. It's simply a matter of consumer hoarding during a perceived panic. I suspect it will level out eventually, but may be a while. These have been cyclic events for the last 8 years.
my old remington 511 in the second to lowest notch is just rite. with the 36 grain federal bulk ammo its on at 25 and 75 yards and about half an inch high at 50 yards. at 100 about 5 inches low. works nice for me. as you say everything is a bit different so check it out at the range. one thing I do is put a little loctite green on the dovetails after I am finished monkeying around.
That's a great rifle, too.
@@GunBlue490 Yes its a great rifle. in 1957 I bought my remington 512 from the stage coach gunshot in savage minnesota used for 20 bucks. I will keep it forever.
thx blue...appreciate it..
You bet
Wow! I had thought that I would never shoot iron sights again until I had both cataracts done. Each step seems to be close to a mil. Sounds about right.
I put a Williams peep sight on my 336 about 40 years ago. Never regretted it in the least.
I apologize for an additional post, but what’s your thoughts on the new Uberti “1885 High Wall”, chambered in .303 British? I grew up hunting with the ole British & I love the caliber so much! I especially love “High Wall & Low Wall”, Falling Blocks as actions of choice. I’ve had a fair amount of experience with Uberti & ILi. Pietta on SAA Colt “Clones”, and I admit; I love em! I find their of good quality, nice aesthetics & just an overall joy to shoot. I often thought of buying the “Lyman .22 Hornet Sharps” (I think), as 1 of my top 3 calibers for Missouri living is the .22 Hornet. However I’d absolutely love a 1885 High-Wall Falling Block rifle chambered in the venerable.303 Brit. I’m old enough I’ve seen too many deer fall to the ole Brit., & to the .30-40 Krag as well. I also love my 30-06’, but I’ve never had my own falling block type action rifle & I think having one in .303 British would be the “Cat’s Meow”. Anything you’d care to say about the matter, I would greatly appreciate & respect weather your thoughts were in contradiction to mine as I do not dismiss your wisdom & knowledge and due to the fact I was taught to always respect my elders! Thank you again!!
At least he’s saying it’s only 150 yard gun. Paul Harrell did a video “Don’t Underestimate The 30-30”.
Many hunters have harvested whitetail deer well over 200 yards with 150 grain loads. Nothing wrong using the lighter bullets on deer. The 170 grain Remington Corelokt was always my choice until I watched a friend drop a 6 point buck with his 150 grain 30-30 Winchester Power Point at 190 yards. It was like lightning hit it.
Beautiful gun
A very interesting a d informative video. I liked it, although I have no intention to hunt at my age.
Thank you
I love this channel .
Would love to see you do a video on the Lyman peep sight on your marlin similar to this one.
I have a peep on my 94 30-30 and I’m struggling a bit with getting it where I’m very comfortable with taking it in the woods
I just got a 35 Remington from my father in law and it was so beat up and the rear sight was way to the left so much so that that point was off to the left of the centerline of the barrel and the front Sight was missing.
Love your videos!
thank you for taking the time to explaining this
Outstanding sir great knowledge and ability
You’re a smart man Gunblue.
I to like watching blues vids, being from south Texas I have a few lever Winchesters and a 1895 marlin early 70s manufacturer date 4570 , I carry a just post 64 dirty thirty, it's smother than my year 41 dirty thirty, my usual back seat gun on ranch is a 22 or 22mag. I've dropped everything you can with both. If I go serious hunting 308,or 3006,I've tried everything, came to the conclusion those two rounds will drop anything just as good as bigger mags,and old 721 06 can air mail as far as I want to go.but yes I drug around a lever gun as a kid in the south Texas brush and laid over many coyotes close and afar.
I bought a BLR in .300 Whizmag a year ago. Haven’t used it yet as I have a .270 win BAR and a .243 win XPR shot show thumbhole special. I bought the .300 because I wanted a lever and it was on sale. My .270 will kill anything in NA, but I saw no sense in buying another of the same cal. The price sealed it.