Higher front sight blade for M96

eltorro said:
My Swede shoots high. I'd like to get a higher front sight blade.
Please advize
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If you don't mind doing some filing and fitting, Brownell's has Mauser front sight blanks for $13.28 (#078-050-000). They will send these to Canadian customers, but the problem is pretty steep shipping prices across the border unless you know someone with a US P.O. box or a Cdn. dealer is placing an order and can get it for you. (Shipping in the US for small items is $3.95.) Only alternative would be to weld or silver solder some metal to the existing sight and grind it down.

This is a problem with most military rifles; the lowest sight setting is usually 200 yds., sometimes 300. Not too much of a problem when the intended target was tall and skinny - aim for the belt buckle and all should be well - except for the other fella, of course. Not so good for deer, though.

:) Stuart
 
Cut 4mm of black iron wire, apply gob of epoxy, place on top of existing blade. This gives you a nice round bead without doing anything permanent.

Duct tape might be good, but tends to lean over sideways.
 
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