Shooting high with my 73

ironox · October 17, 2013, 08:13 PM

I'm new to CAS and find that I'm consistently shooting high with my 73. I know what the issue is, I can't see the front bead when properly nested in the rear sight. Some suggest that I widen the notch in the rear sight, which should allow for a better sight picture. Others suggest that I remove the rear sight all together. At this point I'm hesitant to take a Dremel tool to the sight. That said, I know nothing compares to more practice, which I intend to do. Anyone else experience the same issue? TIA!

Rigmarol · October 17, 2013, 09:26 PM

I also shoot CAS but my rifle is a Marlin 98. Mine has a nice brass bead on the front sight and I can pick it up very quickly!!! I recommend the brass bead.

Hawg · October 18, 2013, 04:11 AM

Don't use a Dremel, use a jewelers file.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · October 18, 2013, 02:12 PM

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Others suggest that I remove the rear sight all together.

No don't do that. Here's two different ways to help resolve your issue:

1.-Remove the Rear sights elevator ramp altogether. So your rifles Rear sight blade is resting flat on top of the rifles barrel.
2.-Replace the original front sight with a taller one having a colored bead.
Two easy quick fix's. Without permanently altering your rifles original equipment by (grinding or filing)

If you reload. You can steer your bullets impact spot some by simply changing its powder charge higher or lower to some degree also. Good luck.

ironox · October 18, 2013, 08:14 PM

I like your ideas Sure Shot. I'll give them a try. Where may I pick up a new front sight? Thanks!

A brass front bead sounds promising also.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · October 18, 2013, 09:47 PM

Well here's how I would tackle the job. If I were unsure of my skills or not having the correct tools. I'd take it to a well known local gunsmith and let him accommodate my needs. Or for a DIY fix. I'd try and talk to someone at Brownell's and see what is available for F-sights to fit this rifle out of their catalog. {perhaps their in house pro has heard of this problem prior?} Either way I suspect it won't cost a bundle to get that F-sight changed out. A white or red bead or as commented by Rigmarol previously a yellow brass bead would be my preference too. But you decide what color bead you prefer. Good luck with your project Sir._

Hawg · October 19, 2013, 07:33 AM

I have a silver bead on my 94 and prefer it over brass.

ironox · October 19, 2013, 06:11 PM

Thanks Hawg. I ordered today a front sight at 0.45 inches high. It cost little and is worth giving it a try. It comes with a 0.128 inch diameter brass bead. I understand that the stock f-sight is 0.37 inches high. I'm hoping that the new one should help. The added hardware and more practice should solve my problem

. I'll post my results as soon as I have them.

October 17, 2013, 08:13 PM	#1
ironox Member Join Date: May 12, 2013 Posts: 50	Shooting high with my 73 I'm new to CAS and find that I'm consistently shooting high with my 73. I know what the issue is, I can't see the front bead when properly nested in the rear sight. Some suggest that I widen the notch in the rear sight, which should allow for a better sight picture. Others suggest that I remove the rear sight all together. At this point I'm hesitant to take a Dremel tool to the sight. That said, I know nothing compares to more practice, which I intend to do. Anyone else experience the same issue? TIA!

October 18, 2013, 08:14 PM	#5
ironox Member Join Date: May 12, 2013 Posts: 50	yes I like your ideas Sure Shot. I'll give them a try. Where may I pick up a new front sight? Thanks! A brass front bead sounds promising also.

October 19, 2013, 06:11 PM	#8
ironox Member Join Date: May 12, 2013 Posts: 50	thanks to all Thanks Hawg. I ordered today a front sight at 0.45 inches high. It cost little and is worth giving it a try. It comes with a 0.128 inch diameter brass bead. I understand that the stock f-sight is 0.37 inches high. I'm hoping that the new one should help. The added hardware and more practice should solve my problem . I'll post my results as soon as I have them.

October 17, 2013, 09:26 PM	#2
Rigmarol Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 344	I also shoot CAS but my rifle is a Marlin 98. Mine has a nice brass bead on the front sight and I can pick it up very quickly!!! I recommend the brass bead.

October 18, 2013, 04:11 AM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	Don't use a Dremel, use a jewelers file.

October 18, 2013, 09:47 PM	#6
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Well here's how I would tackle the job. If I were unsure of my skills or not having the correct tools. I'd take it to a well known local gunsmith and let him accommodate my needs. Or for a DIY fix. I'd try and talk to someone at Brownell's and see what is available for F-sights to fit this rifle out of their catalog. {perhaps their in house pro has heard of this problem prior?} Either way I suspect it won't cost a bundle to get that F-sight changed out. A white or red bead or as commented by Rigmarol previously a yellow brass bead would be my preference too. But you decide what color bead you prefer. Good luck with your project Sir._

October 19, 2013, 07:33 AM	#7
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	I have a silver bead on my 94 and prefer it over brass.