Savage model 93 with williams sights that won't adjust to top of scale.

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It shoots about 4" high. It will not adjust any closer than this:

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How does that unit disassemble?
 
Loosen that gib screw, I think the sight will lift straight upwards.

There may be a small screw on top of the body of the sight, but under the arm of the aperture bar. I think this screw stops the sight from going lower, unless adjusted. This is the return-to-zero stop when the sight is removed for transport.
 
There is a small 'set' screw to prevent the thumb screw from moving easily. That larger screw with the aluminum piece, comes out easily.

The piece comes out ok, but is secured by the thumb screw into a threaded hole for the thumb screw.

When i replace it, it is still in the same state.

I must be doing something wrong.
 
Never mind. I got it out. I misunderstood your instructions.

But, even without any screws in it, it can't go to 0, because when touching the top of the piece it slides into, the location is unchanged.


It seems to be a manufacturing error or the wrong piece.
 
Did you just add this sight? Cause going to a peep sight usually requires a taller front sight to properly sight in.
 
lone-wolf said:
Did you just add this sight? Cause going to a peep sight usually requires a taller front sight to properly sight in.
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I had it added by a gunsmith. There were holes to be drilled and some machining. Not something I would do on my own.

It has the williams front sight as well, that I had added.

the sights came from a Savage Mark II.

Now I'm thinking this was a dumb idea.
 
Waterloomike said:
It has the williams front sight as well, that I had added.
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Is the front sight taller than the original?(it needs to be)
Or is the issue just with the rear sight not adjusting to it's full potential?

I wouldn't call it a dumb idea, aftermarket peep sights are usually preferable to factory irons. Working the bugs out now, and when it's functional, should be fun.
 
lone-wolf said:
Is the front sight taller than the original?(it needs to be)
Or is the issue just with the rear sight not adjusting to it's full potential?

I wouldn't call it a dumb idea, aftermarket peep sights are usually preferable to factory irons. Working the bugs out now, and when it's functional, should be fun.
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Well it's on there now. $96 to get there. Maybe I can make it work with your help. :cheers:

I wanted to try something like this, so here I am and when I adjust, it shoots mighty fine to me. I do like the peep effect.
 
hamilton0729 said:
Just tried it it will never go that far down because the sight bottoms out on the base looks like the scale is'nt stamped in the right place shouldn't affect the functionality though. Like others have said you probably need a taller front sight.
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Thanks for looking.
 
Help me spitball here.

There are 10 different apertures that can be used for the front sight. None of them will quite do what is needed to raise the sight to the proper height.

What about gluing or braising a piece to one of them? I can't believe it will hurt to try.
 
Waterloomike said:
Well it's on there now. $96 to get there. Maybe I can make it work with your help. :cheers:
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Well, the simplest way I know, considering I don't know anything about the model of the peep sight, is to simply find a taller front sight.
I'd adjust the rear to the middle, and fire some shots @ whatever distance you're shooting at.
Measure high many inches high it is.
Go here: http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/Miscellaneous/sightCorrection_F2.swf and enter the values, remember to put inches in the distance to target, not yards.
That'll tell you how much taller your front sight needs to be, add that to your current front sight height.
Go shopping with that information in hand.
 
lone-wolf said:
Well, the simplest way I know, considering I don't know anything about the model of the peep sight, is to simply find a taller front sight.
I'd adjust the rear to the middle, and fire some shots @ whatever distance you're shooting at.
Measure high many inches high it is.
Go here: http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/Miscellaneous/sightCorrection_F2.swf and enter the values, remember to put inches in the distance to target, not yards.
That'll tell you how much taller your front sight needs to be, add that to your current front sight height.
Go shopping with that information in hand.
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Thanks lone-wolf. I'll try that.
 
I was considering using "peep sights" on my Mark II, but decided against it, after trying out a 30/30 with peep sights, my eyes are just too old. However I did find a manufacturer of sights that looked good to me. They are called Skinner Sights and are in Montana. I never actually contacted them, but I bet they could set you up with what you need.
 
bumperfood said:
I was considering using "peep sights" on my Mark II, but decided against it, after trying out a 30/30 with peep sights, my eyes are just too old. However I did find a manufacturer of sights that looked good to me. They are called Skinner Sights and are in Montana. I never actually contacted them, but I bet they could set you up with what you need.
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I wouldn't be put off by my experience. Savage sells some Mark IIs with this specific set of sights on the rifle. I have the manual for the Mark II I bought and they deal with the sights specifically.

I will call Skinner tomorrow. thanks for that tip.

I want this to work. So I'll stick with it until I'm convinced it won't.

This little magnum is one sweet shooter.
 
Called Williams today. Ordered a taller sight from them and the detente ball I dropped and cannot find with a very powerful magnet.

Not cheap, $26, shipping and tax in. However, they are very helpful and courteous.
 
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