No.5 Shooting low

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I've got a No.5 Lee Enfield that's in pretty good shape but she shoots about 6" low at 100 yards. I've checked and turns out it has the tallest front sight on it (.075). What size should I use to replace it with to get it zeroed? I've got a bunch of No.4 sights coming in that should work (incorrect I know but try finding No.5 sights!:rolleyes:)
 
That's what I'm asking. The sights are numbered -.045, -.030, -.015, 0.0, .015, .030, .045, .060 and .075 which is the tallest. I have the tallest on there now, so if I replace it with a shorter sight it will raise my point of impact. Question being asked is which number would correct it?

GANDERITE said:
If it is shooting low you need a shorter front sight.
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The Lee Enfield #4 Mk1 point of impact is raised or lowered by exchanging the front sight.Available front sights for the #4 are as follows;
-0.045
-0.030
-0.015
0
+0.015
+0.030
+0.045
+0.060
+0.075
+0.090
+0.105
+0.120

I'm assuming that the same sight is used in the number 5. Never, ever use a drift punch to remove the front sight!! The proper front sight tool is more efficient and can be manufactured out of an old screwdriver.
 
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The Lee Enfield #4 Mk1 point of impact is raised or lowered by exchanging the front sight.Available front sights for the #4 are as follows;
-0.045
-0.030
-0.015
0
+0.015
+0.030
+0.045
+0.060
+0.075
+0.090
+0.105
+0.120

I'm assuming that the same sight is used in the number 5. Never, ever use a drift punch to remove the front sight!! The proper front sight tool is more efficient and can be manufactured out of an old screwdriver.
 
Garand said:
The Lee Enfield #4 Mk1 point of impact is raised or lowered by exchanging the front sight.Available front sights for the #4 are as follows;
-0.045
-0.030
-0.015
0
+0.015
+0.030
+0.045
+0.060
+0.075
+0.090
+0.105
+0.120

I'm assuming that the same sight is used in the number 5. Never, ever use a drift punch to remove the front sight!! The proper front sight tool is more efficient and can be manufactured out of an old screwdriver.
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OK, I'll bite, why shouldn't I use a drift punch and please describe this front sight tool
 
Good chart Garand
In summary from shortest to tallest each site is .015" taller than the last. Each change to the next size will vary the impact point by 1/2" at 25 yards.

To zero your rifle I recommend you start at 25 yards. Draw a 1" X 1.5" rectangle and set it up at 25 yards. Shoot 3-5 rounds into the target and determine what the hieght variation is (probably going to be low because you already know your front blade is too tall).

Determine the difference in inches and lower your front sight setting to compensate. Of course this will mean buying a new front site. Recommend you buy one size up and down in the site you think it will be (just to cover your bases).

After changing the front blade repeat this test. Always use the same lot of ammo and bullet weight when doing this test otherwise you void the results.

Hopefully you purchased a blade that has not been filed down.
 
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Garand said:
The Lee Enfield #4 Mk1 point of impact is raised or lowered by exchanging the front sight.Available front sights for the #4 are as follows;
-0.045
-0.030
-0.015
0
+0.015
+0.030
+0.045
+0.060
+0.075
+0.090
+0.105
+0.120

I'm assuming that the same sight is used in the number 5. Never, ever use a drift punch to remove the front sight!! The proper front sight tool is more efficient and can be manufactured out of an old screwdriver.
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The No4 has the front sight retaining screw, but I have never seen one on a No5Mk1....
 
Ok I have a#4 that shoots 12" high at 100 yds. I know now that I need to change the front sight to a taller one. Where is the size # marked on them? can it be read while the site is still on the rifle? Or are they just measured ?
 
Big Guy said:
Ok I have a#4 that shoots 12" high at 100 yds. I know now that I need to change the front sight to a taller one. Where is the size # marked on them? can it be read while the site is still on the rifle? Or are they just measured ?
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Look at the top of the sight next to the blade. You should see some numbers there. Higher up on this thread you'll see the sizes listed
 
That tool is only for the #4 front sight. I am not concerned about collector value so I think I'll work it down with a file until the point of impact rises. My #5 MKI was shooting probably 16" low with the sights set for the given range, at 200 meters; I had to crank up the rear sight to the 300+ yard setting to get the rounds in there(South African 8z ball). a Also shooting a little off to the left so I certainly will be using a drift to get windage on, or jury rig something to crank the sight over with a screw in a threaded plate. . . hey!
 
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WTF
I thought if you raise your front sight you will shoot low and if you lower your front sight you shoot high.
right?????
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yes i know
but rather than fiddle around buying all the sights I fig'd it would make more sense to go with the highest number 4 file it down to zero and then keep the no 5 sight for when he sells it
 
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