Shooting sub-300m with a Swede mauser

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Just picked up an 1899 Model 1896 Swede mauser from Tradex. Gun looks pristine. Can hardly wait to shoot it! One question - re: standard sights. The low end of the sight ramp is for 300meters. What's the best solution for 75 - 150m shooting? I see that there is a Florida site on the internet that sells higher front blade posts (I believe they are from later model Swede mausers). Any advice would be appreciated. Once again. Tradex was top notch to deal with. Nice gun for $325.
Thanks,
Dave
 
Also interested. I am considering getting one of these within the next few years and as it is, I don't have regular access to a range that goes beyond 150 meters.
 
Try it out first. If it shoots high at 100Ms you can change your hold with iron sights, place the front blade at the 6 oclock position on the bull, and you may not be high at all or only a couple inches high.
This has worked for me. Bill
 
Bullet drop at 300m is only like 4-6 inches so aim like 4-5 inches low at 100 and go from there 75m you would aim 2-3 low at 150m 5-6 low approximately* it depends on the ammo used. Consulting a ballistic chart also helps
 
The OP like myself, might like having his POA=POI. It's a pain in the butt to have to hold off, and then you end up forgeting some day that you want you shot to count, and so on and so forth.
 
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If you are going to be shooting all the time at one range such at 100 meters, then installing a higher front sight to bring the point of impact in agreement with the point of aim is one solution. However, if you shoot at longer ranges, then the sights are going to be off a bit and the markings on the sight will definitely not be in accordance with the point of impact. If you are shooting groups, the original sights are all right, but if you are shooting for score, then it is sometimes better to change the front sight blade.

First of all, look at the shape of your rear sight notch. Is it "V" or "U" shaped? Original notches were "V" shaped and used a "Barleycorn" front sight blade while later notches were "U" shaped and used a square front sight with parallel sides. Do not assume that because your rifle has an early date that it has the earlier sights, because the Swedes upgraded their rifles at regular occasions.

Look under the wrist of the stock just behind the trigger guard. There should be one or two single stamped crowns in the wood, but there is probably some stamped crowns with a letter underneath. These denote visits to the Arsenals or Tygstations (repair depots) for upgrades, alterations, or repairs, including barrel changes. If there is a "Crown S" or a "Crown C" then it is quite likely the barrel has been replaced by Stockholm Tygstation or Carl Gustafs Arsenal. Replaced barrels do not detract from the value of the rifle and were done at regular intervals depending upon barrel useage and condition.

I agree that Trade-Ex is a great place to deal with, and they have an excellent reputation for customer service.
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This subject has been covered recently on another thread under this heading - a wide range of extra height foresight blades are available from collector tree in Maine. Search for the post - in the lastfew days, and you'll also read a lot more about this 'ptoblem'.

tac
 
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