Beginner in need of iron sights help
- Thread starter Tkab
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Nope, he isn't restrictect to the weaver bases on the rifle.
The cross bridge piece is still intact on that rifle and there are at least two different QD mounts that will work on that configuration.
They likely won't won't just be an easy on off system that the OP would like, but SK Insta Mounts will do the job reasonably well.
The real problem will be the issue rear sight, but I've see a couple of rifles with the No 4 Lee Enfield Mark 2 battle sight with one ear trimmed for the SK mount.
Weaver also offers the
Lee Enfield 4&5 (Weaver)
Brownells #
794001045
MFR #
1170
UPC
The other option would be to have a tangent type sporting sight mounted on the barrel, for a rear sight.
- Location
- Nova Scotia
I had one. Wouldn't work with my MK2 rear sight. Had to run MK1 and then it was off line. Rather have the lower T01 like it was on.
Id slap a mk1 sight on it. Then just would make a witness mark on the rings to line it up to the base to install it on the same spot.
The BadAce works well. I never put the stupid flip site on it as I didn’t like looking through the tunnel.
The rear sites come up regular on the equipment exchange. Flea Bay also so has them. Lee Enfield Parts and militaria in the UK also has them available. Sarco in the US had them a few months ago.
It’s a sporter and I’d use it as is.
The rear sites come up regular on the equipment exchange. Flea Bay also so has them. Lee Enfield Parts and militaria in the UK also has them available. Sarco in the US had them a few months ago.
It’s a sporter and I’d use it as is.
I've got a couple of the SK mounts and other than being higher than I like, they work well when a "cheek riser" is installed.
One is on a 45acp conversion and the other is on a sporterised No 4 MkI Long Branch 1950. No issues with mounting or sighting with the scopes I have on them.
S&K also work well. I have two of them. And as Bearhunter said a cheek riser is needed I made up one sporter with a wooden cheek riser with a S&K mount. Done on a receiver and barrel that had the barrel cut and a couple holes drilled in the receiver. Come to me as parts.
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Thanks all for the info so far. I am looking to change the rifle minimally as it has sentimental value. My original thought was to have the iron sights as backup and if there was a way to change only the rings and bases that would be acceptable. Part of the thought was because even with the monte carlo stock its tough to get a good cheek weld. Maybe a totally different tactic like a leather cheek riser is a better way to go. Still keeps changes to a minimal.
- Location
- Nova Scotia
It still has the tabs to mount the OEM rear sight.
I have an adapter plate that allows me to mount a reciever sight, without D&T the rifle.
I have an adapter plate that allows me to mount a reciever sight, without D&T the rifle.
OP, if push comes to shove, you can make up a very sturdy scope mount with a piece of angle aluminum or iron.
Use the ejector screw hole as a mount, and add a set screw to the angle iron over the top bridge to get proper elevation, and another on the side to hold it true and you're good to go.
Purple posted a pic of one he had done for one of his rifles.
I've done a few and you don't need much in the way of tools.
If you have to get "someone else" to do it, cost is prohibitive. The S&K mounts work very well.
The monte carlo stock riser on your rifle was purpose designed to use the original OEM sights, that's why it's to low.
If you're handy with wood work, adding an adjustable cheek riser isn't difficult and won't deter any value from your rifle. You can even utilize the present riser on your butt.
Use the ejector screw hole as a mount, and add a set screw to the angle iron over the top bridge to get proper elevation, and another on the side to hold it true and you're good to go.
Purple posted a pic of one he had done for one of his rifles.
I've done a few and you don't need much in the way of tools.
If you have to get "someone else" to do it, cost is prohibitive. The S&K mounts work very well.
The monte carlo stock riser on your rifle was purpose designed to use the original OEM sights, that's why it's to low.
If you're handy with wood work, adding an adjustable cheek riser isn't difficult and won't deter any value from your rifle. You can even utilize the present riser on your butt.
