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Old August 24, 2015, 08:44 PM   #1
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Marble tang sight ?

I purchased a Marble tang peep sight for my Savage 99 in 300 savage cal. When I adjust the windage knob it turns about a quarter turn before I feel a click. It doesn't feel normal like adjusting a scope windage knob. Does anyone on here have a marble tang peep that is like this one or may it be defective ?
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Old August 24, 2015, 10:15 PM   #2
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I'm pretty sure the windage adjustment on these have a detent, and will click several times per revolution. These are generally tighter in turning than on a scope.
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Old August 25, 2015, 07:57 AM   #3
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Dixie Gunsmithing is correct.
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Old August 25, 2015, 01:30 PM   #4
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I do feel the clicks but there is only about 5 per revolution. Does that sound about right or should there be more ?
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Old August 25, 2015, 01:45 PM   #5
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I would say that is about correct in number, 5 or 6 positions per revolution, as I can't remember the exact number. The windage screw has a very fine thread, so when moving the knob only 1/5 to 1/6 turn, you are not moving the sight very much at all, similar to a scope.

I have a Redfield Olympic peep sight on my Winchester 75, and when you get used to using them, they are accurate.
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Old August 25, 2015, 02:18 PM   #6
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In the shop I have a Marble tang sight for the Savage 99 rifle, I checked the windage adjustment and can feel 8 distinct clicks per 1 full revolution.
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Old August 25, 2015, 11:14 PM   #7
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Thank you for the replies I appreciate it, If there is only about 5 to 8 clicks then mine should be about right. I expected there to be more clicks per revolution of the knob.
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