Pedersoli Express help needed (rear sights)

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I have a Pedersoli Express 50cal. The barrels seem to be shooting in different places each shot. I noticed recently that the rear sights (there are 2 folding sights) move horizontally 1/8-3/16ths of an inch. I am thinking that this might be the problem.

I am wondering if someone might be able to help me find replacement sights. I have no idea how to go about finding what size I need or what company to look at. Pedersoli has one option but I am not looking for "firesites" necessarily. Just plain old flip up sights that will fit into the existing dovetails.

If someone in the London Ontario area has a sight remover in addition to the expertise, that would be great too. (I really need to get one of those!) Thanks guys.

CK
 
DEZ said:
What size are the dove tails
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The bottom (widest part) is .371 inches. Width is .589 inches. Overall height is around .54 inches (when standing up) These are adjustable for elevation.
 
Two suggestions; one is to take the sight out and lightly peen the edges of the dovetail to make them grip the sight better. Second is, if you know where the correct position is for the sight (so the gun hits the bullseye) take the sight out, make sure the sight base and the dovetail are clean (as in no oil) and apply some loktite. That will glue the sight in place

cheers mooncoon
 
My book tells me that the sights are adjustable for windage and elevation are they loose in the dove tails ? or is the windage screw adjusted. the front sight should be 3/8 dove tail the rear should also be standard size. so should have lots of choices for replacement but if the dove tails are loose new sights won't help peen the dove tails to tighten them
 
They are not loose in the dovetails. They slip side to side in the pivot point (where it flips up or down?). I will check to see if there is a windage screw that is loose.
 
I am just guessing at what is probably there, but it sounds like there is a little C clip missing from the windage screw. Cdn tire and other large stores sometimes carry a selection of these clips although they may not have one small enough. Also machine supply houses like Acklands probably carry them as well

cheers mooncoon
 
contact Pedersoli, they are very good on replacing parts that are missing of break. They will get back to you fast. I have had parts replaced with no hassle.

Regards

Peter
 
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