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gokyo · June 21, 2009, 03:24 PM

It seems that a lot of people report that there 1860 prints high at social distances (say out to 25 meters).

I know some of you would be happy to just aim low. However I like to hit what I am aiming at. In truth I would do not plan to shoot this any farther then 25 meters.

Now I have not shot my 1860's yet. but if they do print high.... i can think of two mechanical solutions.

File down the notch in the back with a "v" jeweler's file. Taking your time and going very slowly and checking every few strokes.

Or

Is it possible to fabricate a brass front sight blade that is rather tall and then file it down slowly.

I like this 2nd idea better because it seems you would less likely be able to do irreparable damage to the weapon. However i am not sure how the sight blade is inserted into the weapon. Is it soldered in or just a press fit?

If you have any insight or experience please share. Thank you.

June 21, 2009, 03:24 PM	#1
gokyo Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Posts: 44	I hear 1860 tend to print high. It seems that a lot of people report that there 1860 prints high at social distances (say out to 25 meters). I know some of you would be happy to just aim low. However I like to hit what I am aiming at. In truth I would do not plan to shoot this any farther then 25 meters. Now I have not shot my 1860's yet. but if they do print high.... i can think of two mechanical solutions. File down the notch in the back with a "v" jeweler's file. Taking your time and going very slowly and checking every few strokes. Or Is it possible to fabricate a brass front sight blade that is rather tall and then file it down slowly. I like this 2nd idea better because it seems you would less likely be able to do irreparable damage to the weapon. However i am not sure how the sight blade is inserted into the weapon. Is it soldered in or just a press fit? If you have any insight or experience please share. Thank you.