As you might recall my newly purchased Mosin was shooting high at 50
yards. The rear sight was down all the way and the front sight is not
readily adjustable. Last night I filed a deeper notch in the rear
sight and glued a small strip of orange plastic to the post in the
front sight which increased its height.

Shot about 40 rounds at the range this morning. The deeper notch in
the rear sight is a definite improvement and was easy to do. It
results in a much clearer sight picture and lowers the point of
impact. Unfortunately the orange plastic post extension on the front
sight has some drawbacks. It was highly visible but also tended to
obfuscate the sight picture leading to inconsistent shot grouping.
With the plastic removed, windage seems to be right on the money.
Shots grouped vertically over about 4 inches. Three shots grouped
within an inch just above the bullseye. If I could do that
consistently I'd call everything good - maybe with a bit more
practice.

Maybe Johnny will lend you some of his designer nail polish.

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:05:58 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

As you might recall my newly purchased Mosin was shooting high at 50
yards. The rear sight was down all the way and the front sight is not
readily adjustable. Last night I filed a deeper notch in the rear
sight and glued a small strip of orange plastic to the post in the
front sight which increased its height.

Shot about 40 rounds at the range this morning. The deeper notch in
the rear sight is a definite improvement and was easy to do. It
results in a much clearer sight picture and lowers the point of
impact. Unfortunately the orange plastic post extension on the front
sight has some drawbacks. It was highly visible but also tended to
obfuscate the sight picture leading to inconsistent shot grouping.
With the plastic removed, windage seems to be right on the money.
Shots grouped vertically over about 4 inches. Three shots grouped
within an inch just above the bullseye. If I could do that
consistently I'd call everything good - maybe with a bit more
practice.

I just got back from a trip, and was surprised to hear you bought one of those things. Your posts
about it have been interesting.

Are you shooting from a supported position? Mine seems to shoot about 4" to the left and a couple
inches low at 25yards. I've not done anything to it, yet, but I did order and receive a new front
site. Haven't put it on yet.

This guy knows a lot and has given me some personal advice about sights. He has an adjustable post
front sight about half way down the page. Might give it a shot.
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Guns don't cause problems. The behavior
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On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:05:26 -0500, Poquito Loco
wrote:

Are you shooting from a supported position? Mine seems to shoot about 4" to the left and a couple
inches low at 25yards. I've not done anything to it, yet, but I did order and receive a new front
site. Haven't put it on yet.

===

Yes, what I would describe as loosely bench rested. It's easier when
you are trying to get the sights zeroed even though my sling supported
prone position is almost as steady.

I've odered a new, adjustable front sight per Tim's recommendation but
it's not yet clear whether or not I'll be able to use it in our
antique rifle competition. It may turn out that I don't need it.
Making a slightly deeper notch in the rear sight has made a big
difference in acquiring a decent sight picture. With more practice I
may be good to go. Stay tuned.

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:22:42 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:05:26 -0500, Poquito Loco
wrote:

Are you shooting from a supported position? Mine seems to shoot about 4" to the left and a couple
inches low at 25yards. I've not done anything to it, yet, but I did order and receive a new front
site. Haven't put it on yet.

===

Yes, what I would describe as loosely bench rested. It's easier when
you are trying to get the sights zeroed even though my sling supported
prone position is almost as steady.

I've odered a new, adjustable front sight per Tim's recommendation but
it's not yet clear whether or not I'll be able to use it in our
antique rifle competition. It may turn out that I don't need it.
Making a slightly deeper notch in the rear sight has made a big
difference in acquiring a decent sight picture. With more practice I
may be good to go. Stay tuned.

Are you allowed to use the sniper rifle?

https://www.classicfirearms.com/m91-...cope-and-mount
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Guns don't cause problems. The behavior
of certain gun owners causes problems.

On Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:33:37 -0500, Poquito Loco
wrote:

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:22:42 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:05:26 -0500, Poquito Loco
wrote:

Are you shooting from a supported position? Mine seems to shoot about 4" to the left and a couple
inches low at 25yards. I've not done anything to it, yet, but I did order and receive a new front
site. Haven't put it on yet.

===

Yes, what I would describe as loosely bench rested. It's easier when
you are trying to get the sights zeroed even though my sling supported
prone position is almost as steady.

I've odered a new, adjustable front sight per Tim's recommendation but
it's not yet clear whether or not I'll be able to use it in our
antique rifle competition. It may turn out that I don't need it.
Making a slightly deeper notch in the rear sight has made a big
difference in acquiring a decent sight picture. With more practice I
may be good to go. Stay tuned.

Are you allowed to use the sniper rifle?

https://www.classicfirearms.com/m91-...cope-and-mount

===

No, the rules say no scopes allowed. There will be separate groups
for bolt action vs semi-auto.

Hopefully they will give us Mosin guys some extra re-load time since
that box magazine is a bit clunky.

Do you know where I can get a good price on a M-1 Garand?

On Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:38:04 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:33:37 -0500, Poquito Loco
wrote:

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:22:42 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:05:26 -0500, Poquito Loco
wrote:

Are you shooting from a supported position? Mine seems to shoot about 4" to the left and a couple
inches low at 25yards. I've not done anything to it, yet, but I did order and receive a new front
site. Haven't put it on yet.

===

Yes, what I would describe as loosely bench rested. It's easier when
you are trying to get the sights zeroed even though my sling supported
prone position is almost as steady.

I've odered a new, adjustable front sight per Tim's recommendation but
it's not yet clear whether or not I'll be able to use it in our
antique rifle competition. It may turn out that I don't need it.
Making a slightly deeper notch in the rear sight has made a big
difference in acquiring a decent sight picture. With more practice I
may be good to go. Stay tuned.

Are you allowed to use the sniper rifle?

https://www.classicfirearms.com/m91-...cope-and-mount

===

No, the rules say no scopes allowed. There will be separate groups
for bolt action vs semi-auto.

Hopefully they will give us Mosin guys some extra re-load time since
that box magazine is a bit clunky.

Do you know where I can get a good price on a M-1 Garand?

What's good? My local range, Sharpshooters, has one that looks brand new for $1650. It is gorgeous.

Check with this guy. Here's a link to his 'other auctions'. I didn't see an M-1, but I didn't look
closely. He and I have exchanged several emails, and he might be able to lead you to a source.

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx...ellers=1779109
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Guns don't cause problems. The behavior
of certain gun owners causes problems.

If they still have it I know of one that looks almost new in Traverse City Michigan on sale for $1195.