Sights for Navy Arms 1863 Contract rifle

[Damon]

Hi all,
I will be aquiring a Navy Arms 1863 Contract rifle soon and was wondering about the sights. If I install a higher front sight such as S and S Firearms list in their catalogue and set it up for 50 yards, what happens for a 100 yard zero? Do the blank "L' rear they sell allow for 50 and 100 yard zero (I wish to use the U notch rear).

Thanks,
Damon in Australia

[Rtab108]

Damon, First get the L bland that you intend to use and file a notch in the shorter leg of the leaf. Sight in at 50 yards, making sure that you have a load that gives you a good group. then flip the sight to the longer leaf & sight at 100 yds leaf in using a file to shorten the leaf as needed. The process sounds simpler than it really is but it just takes persistence. Hope this helps.


Bob T. 108th NYVI

[Ken Hansgen, 11094]

Just remember. don't go messin' with the sights 'til you find that magic load that makes the tightest groups!

[Damon]

If I install a taller front sight with a 50 yard zero with the stock rear sight, will the second 300 yard leaf be too high for 100 yards?

[Ken Hansgen, 11094]

Probably, but try it. If so, you can always just file it down.