Drill out the rear sight on M14 to increase field of view?

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Do any of you guys drill out the rear sight on M14 to increase field of view?

I “almost” got a shot off in the fall while deer hunting but couldn’t line it up in time. The deer was running down the side of a large hill and had gravity in its favor when it entered my shooting lane. I heard it coming and was lined up for it but at the speed it was moving I could not see enough through the tiny rear sight hole at that range to get right on it and time the shot, so I didnt shoot.

Ever since I’ve been thinking the hole in the rear site is way too small for a 50 yard running deer. I’m thinking if the hole was dilled out larger I might have been able to make that shot.

Is this something you guys normally do?
 
Most people should not be shooting at a running deer. Takes a lot of practice. That bering said, there are such things as 'ghost sights' for M1A's. Gives you a .125" rear aperture. XS (SOCOM) Stateside. Front and rear set runs around $130US(You'll want the set so the heights match). May or may not fit, easily, onto a Chinese made rifle.
Do not mention 'M14' at all, if you order 'em from the States. The U.S. Government doesn't allow the exportation of M14 parts. You likely don't have an M14 anyway. An M14 is a select fire rifle or an evil prohibited semi'd FA.
 
I know what you mean about the small hole, my M305 Norinco is that way. I thought about drilling it out but am not sure what it will do for the long distance accuracy. Since the front site is attached to the flash hider and is welded on, can the weld be ground off, the crappy flash hider removed and a new muzzle brake/ front site installed? I was thinking about mounting a scope, but I have been top loading it and a scope wouldn't allow for top loading the 5rnd mag.
 
I personally prefer a smaller peep. The sight hole on the M305, for me, is too large for stationary shooting. That being said, if you drill it out and find that it is to large, I'm confident that there are several folks on here that (if they have not thrown it away) still have the original that came with their rifle when they swapped it out for USGI sights.
 
Someone should make an aftermarket part that replaces the peephole with dual aperture sight, that flips back and forth from "Combat sight" to long range sight.
 
I heard the M14 competitors at Camp Perry grind off the very end of the rear sight so the rack and pinion allows the sight to come all the way out if you crank it high enough. This way they can quickly switch the rear sight for the one with the best aperture for the lighting conditions and distance they are shooting.
 
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Colin said:
Someone should make an aftermarket part that replaces the peephole with dual aperture sight, that flips back and forth from "Combat sight" to long range sight.
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I like this idea Colin. We could drill and tap the hole to a larger size, then just screw in a socket head cap screw with any size hole in it that we want.
 
BadAsMo said:
Do any of you guys drill out the rear sight on M14 to increase field of view?

I “almost” got a shot off in the fall while deer hunting but couldn’t line it up in time. The deer was running down the side of a large hill and had gravity in its favor when it entered my shooting lane. I heard it coming and was lined up for it but at the speed it was moving I could not see enough through the tiny rear sight hole at that range to get right on it and time the shot, so I didnt shoot.

Ever since I’ve been thinking the hole in the rear site is way too small for a 50 yard running deer. I’m thinking if the hole was dilled out larger I might have been able to make that shot.

Is this something you guys normally do?
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How close is your eye from the aperture? Your stockweld determines this. If you are too far back, then the aperture appears very small and lets in little useful light to your eye on a distant target, or for a good lead for a shorter distances on moving targets. If your nose touches the side of your thumb, the aperture appears large, letting lots of light get to your pupil, and of course shoot with both eyes open. Basically that aperture should disappear when you are close, and all you worry about is the front post under the POI.
 
Slayer8321 said:
I know what you mean about the small hole, my M305 Norinco is that way. I thought about drilling it out but am not sure what it will do for the long distance accuracy. Since the front site is attached to the flash hider and is welded on, can the weld be ground off, the crappy flash hider removed and a new muzzle brake/ front site installed? I was thinking about mounting a scope, but I have been top loading it and a scope wouldn't allow for top loading the 5rnd mag.
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Drill the aperture out and tap it for a commonly available screw. drill a new aperture through the screw and you can have as many sizes as you like.
 
ive drilled them and then tapped them to fit the lyman adjustable peep. you want a big hole leave it open, small hole put the adj disc back in. worked great
 
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