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2/20/2011 5:06:56 AM EDT
Hey all.  I am attempting to adjust the front sight on my WASR 10/63 and have run into a problem.  When attempting to bring the site up (POI down) it will only go so far then it stops.  I looked at the bottom of the sight and think i have found the problem.
Gun-


Getting into problem area...



Problem...



I believe the little weld there is stopping me from bring the sight up and more.  I was thinking of just putting a screwdriver to it and breaking the small spot off.  Has anyone had this or have fixed it?  Thanks for the help.


BTW, gun works great and shoots great.  +300rnds with no problem.  Only shoots 2" high at 50 yards.
2/20/2011 7:11:34 AM EDT
[#1]
I've never seen an AK with weld there.
your solution seems reasonable, although I'd use a small chisel.
2/25/2011 6:10:09 PM EDT
[#2]
Screw it down as far as you can and introduce it to Dr. Dremel.
3/3/2011 1:43:16 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Only shoots 2" high at 50 yards.


Check me to see if this is right, but if you are shooting 2" high at 50yds don't you need to raise the front sight post to bring the end of the barrel down?
3/3/2011 3:15:58 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Only shoots 2" high at 50 yards.


Check me to see if this is right, but if you are shooting 2" high at 50yds don't you need to raise the front sight post to bring the end of the barrel down?


"When attempting to bring the site up (POI down) it..."

You are correct sir.  I have fixed the problem.  I put the site all the way down so the weld was very accessible.  Then i went to town with a screwdriver and a hammer (the Romanian way...) and got it off.  I ended up prying it off, but it came off with a snap anyways.  No marring of the surrounding medal, just a shiny spot on the bottom of the screw.  Now i just need to go to the range and finish sighting it in.  Thanks everyone.
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