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Posted: 5/16/2015 12:51:59 AM EDT

I have a Chilean Modelo 1912-61 Mauser that was chambered in .308, and it it's point of impact is about 1-1/2feet higher than what the sights are set for. It appears that the front sight sits too low.

Does anyone know if a replacement front sight like Brownells sells with will be tall enough to bring the point of impact down so I can properly sight it in?

Posted: 5/24/2015 11:11:26 PM EDT

[#1]

If you are relying on the sight markings, then move the sight to a position with the correct elevation. Mark the rear sight.

Otherwise, measure the sight dovetail then hunt through the Brownell's catalog for a replacement.

Posted: 6/5/2015 9:51:01 AM EDT

[#2]

The problem is I can't move the rear sight ramp any lower to achieve a usable sight position. A tall replacement front sight post that I can cut down appears to be the only solution.

Posted: 6/5/2015 9:12:58 PM EDT

[#3]

Brownell's do offer a Mauser front sight.
Listed as fitting the 1891 through 1898 rifles.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/sights/front-sights/mauser-front-sight-blank-prod341.aspx

Posted: 6/5/2015 9:47:28 PM EDT

[#4]

Most of these old surplus rifles were set up for a 300 meter zero. Short of that you're going to shoot high. As you've already figured out, the solution is to install a taller front sight. Another approach is to get a set of Mojo sights -- especially, the front/rear snapshot set.

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