r/canadaguns • u/Anyways_Im_Em • Aug 06 '26

Feets / Collection / My build Upgrades for the 1854

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Wasn't a huge fan of the size of the rear peep sight. Went to the gun shop looking for a 3-9, came home with a red dot instead. Leopold Freedom RDS 1x.

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u/Top_Importance6216 Aug 06 '26

how do you like it?

I ordered one for my Makasi to swap in/out with the leupold 1.5-4x lpvo

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 06 '26

Have yet to have it out at the range. So dont have much to say so far.

But checking it out around the house, it feels great. Able to get the gun up and get eyes on target quite quickly. Dot looks good. And it is not too bulky or obstructing.

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u/Admirable-Sock-569 Aug 07 '26

One of the better looking "1moa" dots I have seen, looks crisp

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 07 '26

Do tell.

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 11 '26

I definitely could see that coming up compared to other red dots available.

All in all after the first range day with it. I fully enjoy it. Works great.

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u/Ok-Bowler-203 Aug 06 '26

Would recommend changing the take down screw for the lever - Ranger Point makes a tooless one and also for the butt stock.

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 06 '26

Had seen those. Definitely something I'll be looking at grabbing. Allong with the crossbar safety delete.

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u/Ok-Bowler-203 Aug 06 '26

Just don’t goof like I did and buy one with the wrong calibre on the screw lol.

I have it chambered in .44 but accidentally bought one that has 45-70 printed on it. 🫥

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 06 '26

Hmmm.

I have been looking for an easy excuse to buy a 45-70. If I buy the wrong part it only makes sense to buy the right gun to match. Right?

Cant be wasting money letting parts just sit around unused. ;)

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u/ProtoJazz Aug 07 '26

I had no choice, they don't make one for 45 colt

I got the 45-70 screw. Figured it was close enough

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u/BrotherLefthand Aug 06 '26

Why a 1x? Why not a bit of magnification?

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 06 '26

Mostly going to be for shooting sub 150-200 yards. For what im doing with it it will be plenty.

This gives me a bit more precision than the stock peep sight and still keeps a fast target acquisition.

May very well get swapped for a scope at a later date. But got it at cost so not gunna complain.

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u/Swellchapo95 Aug 06 '26

I also shoot at that same distance with mine and the 1.5-4 Leupold fucks, a bit of magnification definitely makes a big difference

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 06 '26

I definitely have a bit more room on the rail. Wonder if I could get away with bumping it forward and adding a flip up magnifier.

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u/LeVieuxLoup Aug 06 '26

That'll depend if your rifle's length of pull can be adjusted. Because red dot magnifiers tend to have short eye relief.

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u/Anyways_Im_Em Aug 06 '26

Eventually I'll be swapping put the stock. So that shouldn't be an issue depending on the route I take. I think I might be ablenfo make it work.

Though, having never used one. My milage may vary.