Trapdoor front sight
Trapdoor front sight
Like most shooters of trapdoor rifles, I do not like aiming 2 feet low to hit the bullseye. Someone on this forum awhile back had a photo of how he corrected the problem. Being new to this website, I cannot find the original post or photo. Could someone help me out here? Thank you.
Re: Trapdoor front sight
Welcome to the Milsurp After Hours. Can't find the photo you are speaking of right off, but try different things in the search feature.
One link I found by searching posts here is a link to a mathmatical formula for adjusting front sight height to compensate for point of impact on a target at various distances.
http://www.nicolausassociates.com/PDF/M ... tCalcs.pdf
One link I found by searching posts here is a link to a mathmatical formula for adjusting front sight height to compensate for point of impact on a target at various distances.
http://www.nicolausassociates.com/PDF/M ... tCalcs.pdf
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Re: Trapdoor front sight
Welcome Tom,
I think it might haver been a bit before my time and as for the link above, confused the hell out of me
I think it might haver been a bit before my time and as for the link above, confused the hell out of me
Duncan
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What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Re: Trapdoor front sight
I used a sturdy soft wire which I snuggly wrapped around the barrel at the front sight. One end of the wire bent straight up. I used end cutters to trim off the 'leg' until I got point of aim. Took that measurement, made a brass front sight to fit the original slot and pin.