Skinner Lo-Pro Sight on FN 98 Mauser
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mosinmaster
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I tried it on my 10/22 and it worked very well with the 0.04'' aperture. No need to change the windage on the front sight. Elevation was good too, but I will have to fine tune it at a later date.
Probably going to order another one for my Mauser.. debating whether I'd get it in blue or brass this time.
Since the Mauser will be for hunting, I'd probably either use the 0.096'' standard aperture or ghost ring during the low light conditions, and 0.04'' for bright daylight.
I kept the original rear sight for the Mauser on to gauge the elevation of the peep to the standard rear sight. I might just keep it on as it doesn't really block too much FOV.
Probably going to order another one for my Mauser.. debating whether I'd get it in blue or brass this time.
Since the Mauser will be for hunting, I'd probably either use the 0.096'' standard aperture or ghost ring during the low light conditions, and 0.04'' for bright daylight.
I kept the original rear sight for the Mauser on to gauge the elevation of the peep to the standard rear sight. I might just keep it on as it doesn't really block too much FOV.
Are you able to use a shorter front sight post?
That Lo-Pro is running near the upper-end of the elevation adjustment and a half decent whack will snap it {ask me how I know}.
The Lo-pro is a decent sight if it can be run as close {low} to the receiver as possible. Looks right at home on your rifle otherwise.
That Lo-Pro is running near the upper-end of the elevation adjustment and a half decent whack will snap it {ask me how I know}.
The Lo-pro is a decent sight if it can be run as close {low} to the receiver as possible. Looks right at home on your rifle otherwise.
mosinmaster
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On my rifle it is near the lower-end of elevation. I screwed it low enough so it doesn't interfere with the bolt sliding. It looks like it's on the upper end because I locked the elevation down with the lock ring. If I really wanted I could screw it all the way down, and determine how many threads I needed to grind off. But it seems to be at a good height where it is now. Andy, the owner, can probably make the stem shorter if I wanted him too. He makes each sight to order.
You could use a taller or shorter front sight post, I haven't tested it out yet on this rifle. But Skinner does sell front sights.
Another option is the barrel-mounted peep sight, but I feel like that decreases the advantages of a peep sight.
As regard to durability, it's top grade machined steel screwed onto equally top grade 1952 FN Belgian steel. I'm not rough on my guns so I'm not too worried that it'll fall off during a hunting trip.
You could use a taller or shorter front sight post, I haven't tested it out yet on this rifle. But Skinner does sell front sights.
Another option is the barrel-mounted peep sight, but I feel like that decreases the advantages of a peep sight.
As regard to durability, it's top grade machined steel screwed onto equally top grade 1952 FN Belgian steel. I'm not rough on my guns so I'm not too worried that it'll fall off during a hunting trip.
BigUglyMan
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Wow...that looks like the balls on a bulldog. Hopefully it performs well.
mosinmaster
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Is that a good thing? or bad thing? Bulldog's are tough dogs.... um?
I was wondering the same thing myself!I like that sight. If it were mine, I think that I would dress down that threaded shaft so that it sat a bit lower on the receiver, assuming that the front sight can be modified to work with it. It does look a bit vulnerable hanging out in the breeze like that.
BigUglyMan
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I love bulldogs, and we've had several in the family.
But their balls stick out and are ungainly and dangly out in the way. They're better off without them.
Not only have I tried it, but I still have two guns set up that way. I'm not condemning it, in fact it may even improve accuracy somewhat to use it this way. However, one of the main advantages of an aperture sight is speed, and speed is compromised when the rear sight is not right up close to your eye, allowing you to look through it rather than at it. In addition, an aperture close to your eye, unless it is an extremely tiny and specialized target aperture, allows you a very clear and unobstructed view of your target. One sitting out on the barrel a foot away from your eye is just a black blob with a hole in it, interfering with your view, especially if you close your off eye while shooting.
Another common name for them is "receiver sights"...that's because they properly belong on...wait for it...the receiver!
mosinmaster
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I posted this in the rimfire forum, but this sight is sitting on my 10/22 now. I shaved off some threads and it sits all the way down on the receiver now and the lock-ring protects any exposed stem. It's about 1.5 MOA / half turn according to the website. Not sure what distance that is at. It's a fairly accurate sight on my 10/22 which purpose is plinking and hunting. It'll definitely get the job done. Set and forget is primary role of this sight.
