Have the opportunity to purchase an 1898 rifle in the 300K+ range.  Actually have the choice of two.  Both are VG++ condition and at this point, only difference I can tell is the rear sight.  One is 1901 and other is 1902.  I've shot the 03 Springfield for almost 50 years and understand the 1901 sight very well and actually like it, but the 1902 sight intrigues me.

Which is the preferred sight for recreational shooting?  Would be mostly paper at up to 300 yards and the gong at 300.  While I know this is kind of an apples and oranges thing, I sure would like to hear from experienced users. 

The plan is to reload using cast bullets so velocities and pressures would be lower than max.  Sight graduations wouldn't match actual performance, but range book will keep all that info straight.

Any thoughts on things I should avoid? 

Thanks,

Bob

p.s.  I know - get both and believe me I'm trying.  I've been looking for 'the' Krag for at least 10 years and now they are coming out of the woodwork it seems.  Just buy your first one and there they come.  :)