Avatar
Please consider registering
Guest
Search
Forum Scope


Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Register Lost password?
sp_Feed sp_TopicIcon
Loose rear sight
Avatar
K-Man
Sweden
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 41
Member Since:
June 19, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
August 9, 2009 - 8:41 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I've just noticed that the rear sight on my .445 can actually move in it's groove in the frame. It's mostly sideways since the upwards play is spring loaded buy I bet I could fit a feeler gauge between the sight and the frame and the sight is only mounted with a single pin. When shooting at distances around a 100 yds any slight sideways movement of the sight will of course result in off-centre hits. Anyone else out there who have experienced this and can suggest a smart solution?

I'm thinking about removing the sight and fitting something between the frame and the sight to take up the slight gap but I'm not sure what. I'm a bit reluctant to chopping up my feeler gauge but maybe I'll have to. There's a long range target competiton on august 23rd and I need it zeroed and solid by then.

.445 SuperMag

Avatar
SHOOTIST357
Colorado Springs, CO

Supporter

Range Officer
Members


Range Officers
Forum Posts: 4788
Member Since:
May 2, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
2
August 9, 2009 - 9:16 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

K-Man said:

I've just noticed that the rear sight on my .445 can actually move in it's groove in the frame. It's mostly sideways since the upwards play is spring loaded buy I bet I could fit a feeler gauge between the sight and the frame and the sight is only mounted with a single pin. When shooting at distances around a 100 yds any slight sideways movement of the sight will of course result in off-centre hits. Anyone else out there who have experienced this and can suggest a smart solution?

I'm thinking about removing the sight and fitting something between the frame and the sight to take up the slight gap but I'm not sure what. I'm a bit reluctant to chopping up my feeler gauge but maybe I'll have to. There's a long range target competiton on august 23rd and I need it zeroed and solid by then.


I've got about 20 sets of feeler gauges for a reasonLaugh  I use them regularly for shims in guns.  They cut beautifully with scissors, and if you need washers a paper hole punch whips right through them (single-six cylinder shims !!!)  Hammer and trigger sideplay...no problem.

SHOOT

Avatar
Supermagfan
Pennsylvania

Range Officer
Members


Range Officers


Dans Club
Forum Posts: 3235
Member Since:
February 9, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
3
August 9, 2009 - 9:18 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I have noticed that movement on many of my revolvers too, but figured it standard tolerance.  Mine all seem to self center if you push them around however.  Your suggestion may work, but it may make elevation changes more difficult.

A man cannot have too many SuperMags

Forum Timezone: America/New_York
Most Users Ever Online: 658
Currently Online: KurtB, Stinger, Beancounter81, Mac427
Guest(s) 38
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
Steve: 10330
SHOOTIST357: 4788
Dave_Ks: 4300
Ole Dog: 3879
Stinger: 3359
Supermagfan: 3235
zoommb: 3161
IHMSA80x80: 3014
Blacktop: 3004
brucertx: 2311
Newest Members:
Fredton
surbhi
pyncnetty
JamesJearl
Aaronnib
Cireinnox
Superdave
Mac427
Carterzinue
B4
Forum Stats:
Groups: 11
Forums: 42
Topics: 16626
Posts: 145899

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 88
Members: 11179
Moderators: 4
Admins: 1
Administrators: Jody
Moderators: lbruce, Charger Fan, rwsem, SCORPIO