Sight question

littlephil · December 6, 2014, 10:04 AM

Ok, I've decided to go with a Williams 5d receiver sight on my mauser project. My question is, since the receiver sight has so much adjustment, is it as crucial to get a front sight combo (ramp and blade) that is the "perfect" height? I know with regular irons there's a formula to figure out how tall front and rear need to be, but I'm not sure about using the receiver sight. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Bart B. · December 6, 2014, 11:05 AM

Front sight point and rear sight aperture must be same height above bore axis to start with. Rear aperture above boltway center is close enough.

littlephil · December 6, 2014, 12:55 PM

BartB, that's what I was thinking, I just wanted some reassuring advice. I sometimes tend to over think (or under think

) things. Thanks for the reply.

December 6, 2014, 10:04 AM	#1
littlephil Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2014 Location: Coshocton, Ohio Posts: 231	Sight question Ok, I've decided to go with a Williams 5d receiver sight on my mauser project. My question is, since the receiver sight has so much adjustment, is it as crucial to get a front sight combo (ramp and blade) that is the "perfect" height? I know with regular irons there's a formula to figure out how tall front and rear need to be, but I'm not sure about using the receiver sight. Any help is greatly appreciated.

December 6, 2014, 11:05 AM	#2
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	Front sight point and rear sight aperture must be same height above bore axis to start with. Rear aperture above boltway center is close enough.

December 6, 2014, 12:55 PM	#3
littlephil Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2014 Location: Coshocton, Ohio Posts: 231	BartB, that's what I was thinking, I just wanted some reassuring advice. I sometimes tend to over think (or under think ) things. Thanks for the reply.