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I just bought a Freedom Arms Premier 83 in 454, 7.5" Bbl. It is in beautiful shape and I got an absolutely screaming deal at $895.00. It has a scope mount on it, so I need to purchase sights. I will shoot a lot of targets to figure out a load, but then it will be for hunting and shooting stumps, etc. I shoot quite a bit, and am used to standard style sights, but am interested in the express sights for field use. Which sights should I go with, express or partridge style? Just looking for opinions, thanks  "As long as there is lead in the air, there is hope" "I always carry a small flask of whisky in case of snakebite, and I also carry a small snake." | ||
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Wow, that's a smokin' deal! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Yeah, I didn't waste any time jumping on it for sure. "As long as there is lead in the air, there is hope" "I always carry a small flask of whisky in case of snakebite, and I also carry a small snake." | |||
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Man you got a Hell of a deal. As far as sights, I have tried both styles you mentioned on my FA, and my eyes definately prefer the express sights. ______________________ Age and Treachery Will Always Overcome Youth and Skill | |||
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I do not ssights well on a revoler. I much prefer a square rear notch with a ramp or partridge front sight for accuracy _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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On a FA I use the Express Sights. I like them better for hunting. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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Me too. I like express sights on my .416, but not on a revolver. But that's just me. "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I hunt a lot of timber and brushy country here in Western WA. Do you feel the express sights show up better in less light? "As long as there is lead in the air, there is hope" "I always carry a small flask of whisky in case of snakebite, and I also carry a small snake." | |||
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I have always used the premium grade sights on my FA revolvers. These have worked fine for me, but I think bfrshooter got a set one time with reversed threads and wound hitting things behind him or some such. If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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I have always liked the premier sights but I know they do make a fiber optic front sight that you could install when you are going hunting. Might be the best of both worlds to change front sights if needed. ddj The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark | |||
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By the Way - Great deal on the gun!! ddj The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark | |||
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Don't encourage him to weigh-in on a Freedom Arms thread!  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Yes I do, and I think they are faster to pick up, and align as well, especially on moving game. I started shooting Bullseye handgun competition in 1966, and I like "regular square" handgun sights for precision shooting, but for hunting I prefer the FA express sights. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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