So I called Mojo sights today

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orangeninja

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and ordered a rear sight for my M48A Mauser. I ordered the non micro click one because I want to sight it in at 100 yards and leave it. However, I think I may pick up a second mauser and get a micro click if this one works out.

How difficult are these things to install?

What are your experiences with them?
 
I installed a Micro-click on my K-31. The rear one was easy, but the front one needed some filing. They're designed that way on purpose, so that you can get a tight fit. Get thee a sight base file at Brownells if you don't already have one. I filed it down for about 10 minutes and then pounded it in with a punch. It doesn't look pretty (the base of the sight insert is beaten up a bit), probably because it was my first one and I should've filed it down a bit more (but not too much). Note that I'm not exactly a candidate for Gunsmith of the Year - I'm a chairbound lawyer/CPA type. Believe me, if I could do it, so can anyone.

FYI, I put some RIG in underneath the front sight insert (prior to actually inserting it, of course) with a Q-tip. Then I put more RIG in all over the sight base, so the sucker will never rust. I intend to repeatedly hit the thing with more RIG far more often than it probably needs it, just because I despise rust (esp. on rifles with a history, even if they only cost $125).

Anyhow, it works just great. The factory sights suck (about the only thing on a K-31 that does), and the Mojos are a huge help. I didn't bring the hex wrench with me to the range, and didn't have much time anyway, but the group was pretty tight about 3 inches low of POA. I'll do better next time, because I won't be rushed, and because I've installed a smaller aperture in the rear sight (which allows for you to sight in on a smaller target much more easily and consistently).

Am I happy? Well, I just ordered the original Snap Sight for my new M39 (it doesn't have a MC, but one is being developed). The only difference is in how easy it is to change the elevation (big deal, I'll have to use the hex wrench instead of dialing it). If a repeat order isn't a sign of happiness, what is?
 
I bought a set of the Micro-Click's for my vz.24 (Czech Mauser). So far I have only installed the rear sight. It's not terribly difficult, but it's a lot easier if you can either put it in a vise or do what I did - have a friend help you. That third and fourth hand helps.

In my case I find that it still shoots high. I may try installing the front sight to see if that makes the difference.
 
I bought one of Tim's first sights (not a click-sight) years back (in fact, mine was the sight that caused him to realize that he had to make slightly different sights for the M48 than for the other 98s). The rear sight was easy to install, the front sight (which I bought later - it wasn't available when I bought the rear sight) was - as has been noted - more work and required some filing. It was not terrible, though.

I just bought a Huber custom trigger for my M48 - I'm hoping it comes by this weekend so that I can install it before heading back to the range. The Mojo sights improved the gun's function so much that I decided the gun deserved a decent trigger as well! ;)
 
Awsome...I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. This may turn me into a rifle shooter again.

Somthing about a Mauser...even if it is a Yugo. ;)
 
I have the original wrench-adjusting Mojo 'snap shot' and front peep on my Swede Husky M38. These old eyes like peeps, and my one fear: that the aperture would be too far forward, was proven groundless. There's a strong similarity in sighting the Mojo system to the 'scout scope' concept. You can line up the twin apertures with both eyes open and essentially full vision field.
Installation is easy for anyone with a teaspoon of sense. Full directions are supplied. It took me twenty minutes with a brass drift, small pin punch and a triangular file, to install both front and rear units. (BTW, you should order both, at least for Swedes...that way the heights are matching.) If I had waited until the MicroClick (finger adjustable) modification had come along, I might have ordered that style, but I doubt if it's really necessary. Once the rifle is sighted in for its favorite load, you won't need to adjust it much, and a little hex wrench is easy to tote, in pocket, shooting box, or tucked into your Leatherman tool. The sights are solid, well machined and finished. Recommended.
 
I need to grow two extra pairs of hands to get my rear sight out. I got the pin out, but I can't get the sight out. Instructions said push down and pull back....not happening. I'm having SKS rear sight removal flashbacks.
 
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