I just bought a Marlin 444P and have ordered a XS sights scout mount and a Burris scout scope and Leupold QD rings for a Weaver mount. If I get the XS sights ghost ring and front post set can I leave them on the gun and still use the scout scope? If so please explain how this works, it seems like the sights would interfer with the scope sight picture.

03shooter,

You should have no prolbem with the Ghost Ring sight and front post. I have an almost identical set up on my 336CS 35 Rem. The scope will set up above the Ghost Ring line of sight.

With the scope off I do not notice the difference in my spot weld and sight picture. I have had no prolbem.

I am using a Leupold Scout Scope rather than a Burris, I have heard good things about the Burris I just like the Leupolds.

I dont know if a Heavy Duplex Reticle is currently avaible on the Burris. I use this reticle type on my Scout set-ups. It is hard to explain as it is not the best target set up for benchrest shooting but in the field especially at dawn or dusk it just gets on target fast for me.

You should check some of the other threads. Many very knowledgeable shooters with a great deal of experience have commented on this subject.

Thanks for the information, I'll go ahead and order the ghost ring set too!

Hi 03shooter,

You have made some good choices in your set up for the 444p. Mine is identical except I have the Leupold Scout scope with heavy plex reticle. The Burris reticle for the Scout Scope is a heavy plex.

When you get everything mounted and bring the firearm to your shoulder you will probably see the ghost ring in your line of sight. After you ignore this sight picture a few times you will not notice it as a distraction. The Leupold QD's will give you a lot of flexibility and will zero you right back in when you remount the scope.

Be a bit careful when you "torque" down the rings on the scope as it is possible to locate the ring over the camming point of the scope, tighten down too much, and then when you fire off a 'stout' load you can end up with a broken reticle.

Enjoy and shoot safe,

Fletch

Fletch,
I did not know the Burris came standard with a heave plex reticle. I learn some thing every time I open this sight.

I find it hard to explain the advantage to the heave plex. Once some one tries it in the field they understand. Have you had the same experiance?

Kevin 2

Hi Kevin,

You are right about the heavy plex reticle being an advantage in the woods - - -it almost makes the Ghost ring open sights unnecessary , except as a back up in the event of breaking your scope.

I enjoy walking through the woods, looking at an object, (keeping safety in mind), and simply throwing the 45/70G or 444p to my shoulder and continuously being amazed that the cross hair on the 'Scout' scope set up is dead center of what ever it was I was looking at before shouldering the rifle. The heavy plex just jumps out at you - - - Leupold needs to offer it as standard on thier Scout scope instead of a $50.00 aftermarket.

enjoy yours and stay safe,

Fletch