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bdwmsu · August 30, 2011, 07:03 AM

All - I need some help. I have a M1898 that someone cut down (did a pretty fair job too, IMHO) that has what I believe is a redfield model 70 peep sight (micrometer adjust and installed in place of mag cut-off).

I believe the front sight blade may not have been adjusted in height when the redfield was installed because I had to adjust it off the elevation scale to zero it at 100 yds. Now, I know I probably won't shoot anything over 100yds with it, but I'd like to know if I can even correct the issue.

It also may be a case of me reinstalling the sight incorrectly after I took the rifle down for inspection and cleaning after I brought it home (if so.. Doh!).

Help! and thanks!

August 30, 2011, 07:03 AM	#1
bdwmsu Junior Member Join Date: August 28, 2011 Posts: 5	M1898 Krag - installation of redfield mod. 70 peep sights All - I need some help. I have a M1898 that someone cut down (did a pretty fair job too, IMHO) that has what I believe is a redfield model 70 peep sight (micrometer adjust and installed in place of mag cut-off). I believe the front sight blade may not have been adjusted in height when the redfield was installed because I had to adjust it off the elevation scale to zero it at 100 yds. Now, I know I probably won't shoot anything over 100yds with it, but I'd like to know if I can even correct the issue. It also may be a case of me reinstalling the sight incorrectly after I took the rifle down for inspection and cleaning after I brought it home (if so.. Doh!). Help! and thanks!