I'll start with just two questions. 
A few years ago when I saw the release of the 1895G I thought that it would be a great little gun to have. I found an add for an used one and bought it for my '09 Christmas present. For about a year I didn't know anyone with a 45-70. I recently met a fellow USPSA shooter who has an 1895 and we swapped a few e-mails talking about them. We got together and shot our rifles after yesterday's USPSA match. I had a great time. The funniest thing about the outing is that my friend insisted that these rifles with XS sights can only be 50 yard hunting rifles. He changed his mind when my little gun was nailing the 10 inch plate at the 100 yard line off hand with one shot after the other. So, I ask you folks with lots of experience can you consider a 1895G chambered in 45-70 a 100 yard gun? The only problem I have with this gun is the comb height. I made myself a pad with two layers of an old, thick mouse pad and a piece of leather. It fits just right with my home made contraption. Do the stocks with the pistol grip have a higher comb?
BTW many thanks to all of you. I've searched the forum for answers to my questions and it encourages me to find out that I haven't made any new mistakes yet.
A few years ago when I saw the release of the 1895G I thought that it would be a great little gun to have. I found an add for an used one and bought it for my '09 Christmas present. For about a year I didn't know anyone with a 45-70. I recently met a fellow USPSA shooter who has an 1895 and we swapped a few e-mails talking about them. We got together and shot our rifles after yesterday's USPSA match. I had a great time. The funniest thing about the outing is that my friend insisted that these rifles with XS sights can only be 50 yard hunting rifles. He changed his mind when my little gun was nailing the 10 inch plate at the 100 yard line off hand with one shot after the other. So, I ask you folks with lots of experience can you consider a 1895G chambered in 45-70 a 100 yard gun? The only problem I have with this gun is the comb height. I made myself a pad with two layers of an old, thick mouse pad and a piece of leather. It fits just right with my home made contraption. Do the stocks with the pistol grip have a higher comb?
BTW many thanks to all of you. I've searched the forum for answers to my questions and it encourages me to find out that I haven't made any new mistakes yet.