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Match sights for .44 magnum cartridge? Isn't that a bit much?

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[dasa2131]

Match sights for .44 magnum cartridge? Isn't that a bit much?

Yeah, I guess you're right. I've always wanted a big falling block rifle (like an 1874 or 1877 Sharps) with vernier tang sights, but I can't afford one. So I'm going to try and build one on the cheap with the Gahendra action. I chose 44 magnum because I'm only going to be using this for informal off-hand shooting at 100 yards. Plus I'm also weary about the quality of the 120+ year old steel in the receiver - I didn't want to pick a really powerful cartridge. I'll be thrilled if I can get the rifle to shoot 3 MOA or better. What caliber do you think I should have chambered this rifle for?