scythefwd
Member
Gentlemen, I ask here because I suspect you guys are more retentive about adjusting your sights than say the average plinker.
I have a mossberg 44 with what appears to be a generic globe front sight and a ring insert. The rear sight is a redfield olympic. I cannot lower my rear sight enough to be on target at 75y. I have to rest the bottom of an 8 inch ring on top of the ring in the insert to hit bull (approximately). I am shooting crap ammo, thunderbolts to be exact, but I don't think this is causing my elevation issues. I was shooting from a bench. What are your guys suggestions to remedy this issue. Should I replace the front sight with a lyman or redfield (I have access to a redfield with approximately 3 inch long hood, but not here at home), shim the front sight (if possible), or shave a couple mm off of the rear sight (where the top half hits the stop).
As a summary, I am shooting 3 -4 inches high at 75y and cannot lower my rear sight any more. I see my only options are:
1. Replace with different globe sight on the front (requires gunsmithing to get the rail on)
2. Shim the front sight (its a dovetail with the rail the sight fits on perpendicular to the dovetail, will require gunsmithing)
3. Shave down the bottom half of the rear sight (requires a machine shop with a mill accurate to .0001 inch or better for best results)
4. Replace globe insert with extra tall post (lose my ring all together).
What say you guys?
I have a mossberg 44 with what appears to be a generic globe front sight and a ring insert. The rear sight is a redfield olympic. I cannot lower my rear sight enough to be on target at 75y. I have to rest the bottom of an 8 inch ring on top of the ring in the insert to hit bull (approximately). I am shooting crap ammo, thunderbolts to be exact, but I don't think this is causing my elevation issues. I was shooting from a bench. What are your guys suggestions to remedy this issue. Should I replace the front sight with a lyman or redfield (I have access to a redfield with approximately 3 inch long hood, but not here at home), shim the front sight (if possible), or shave a couple mm off of the rear sight (where the top half hits the stop).
As a summary, I am shooting 3 -4 inches high at 75y and cannot lower my rear sight any more. I see my only options are:
1. Replace with different globe sight on the front (requires gunsmithing to get the rail on)
2. Shim the front sight (its a dovetail with the rail the sight fits on perpendicular to the dovetail, will require gunsmithing)
3. Shave down the bottom half of the rear sight (requires a machine shop with a mill accurate to .0001 inch or better for best results)
4. Replace globe insert with extra tall post (lose my ring all together).
What say you guys?