Japanese Winchester 1895 30/06 with Repro Lyman 21 Problems

[JLC0311]

I love my 95 in 30/06 especially since the the recoil was a lot lighter than expected, but I have never been a fan of the buckhorn rear sight. So I ordered a repro Lyman 21 from Providence Tool Company. Took it to the range finally yesterday afternoon to get a good zero on it to use it in East Texas on Whitetail and hogs this year. With Winchester 150 gr PowerMaxs' it shoots 2 inches high at 25 and 2 FEET HIGH at 100 yards with the elevation bottomed out! The windage was very easy if not old school to set and at 100 it will hold an albiet high but 2 1/2 inch 3 shot group. I know I need a much taller front sight blade.

Has anyone else had this problem? If so what size front sight and where did ya get it from?

Thanks,
Jimmy

 

[SJB358]

Jimmy, never dealt with that sight, but that sounds like a sweet rifle! I would think a taller front sight would be easily acquired. That is a pretty cool combo. Old Teddy is smiling down when you fire that thing off!

 

[JLC0311]

It is sweet as hell and Old Teddy is still my all time fav over Nixon and Reagan.

I was looking at the charts on Marble's website for how much change in height of your front sight effects POI. The chart only goes as high as a 6 inch change in POI and I need a 24 inch change.

I'm open suggestions as to what sight and where to get it from.

 

[SJB358]

What about Skinner's? He may make you up a front sight for it. Probably the same dovetail as other rifles. Supposed to be a great guy.

 

[JLC0311]

Got an email or website for him?

 

[SJB358]

Here you go buddy. I would give him a ring and see what he says. Seems like he is a really nice guy and may take care of you.

http://www.skinnersights.com/

I am planning to add a set of Skinner's to my 444 Marlin. I think they are the nicest looking sights out there right now.

 

[JLC0311]

Exactly the kind of place I was looking for, I will give him a call in the morning.

Thanks Devil

 

[257 Ackley]

I am planning to add a set of Skinner's to my 444 Marlin. I think they are the nicest looking sights out there right now.

The first thing you will need to do is get rid of the hood on that front sight!! :mrgreen:

 

[SJB358]

I am planning to add a set of Skinner's to my 444 Marlin. I think they are the nicest looking sights out there right now.

The first thing you will need to do is get rid of the hood on that front sight!! :mrgreen:

Easy day right there! I think I will ditch the whole front sight!

 

[SJB358]

Exactly the kind of place I was looking for, I will give him a call in the morning.

Thanks Devil

No worries mate. Hope he can help you out.