I just acquired a really nice '96 rifle, and shot it today: It shoots extremely well, but suffers from a failure of POA to coincide with POI, and, of course, there is no windage adjustment possible on the '96 rear sight. In fact, with 220 grain RN bullets at just under 2000fps, it groups into well under an inch at 50 yards, but the group is centered about 6" high and 2 1/2" left. I can easily substitute a taller front sight blade (which I have), but am unwilling to alter the rear sight, other than possibly shimming the base to 'tilt' the assembly - some windage change can be achieved that way, but it is limited. What I'd like to do is acquire a '96 rear sight staff (or a complete assembly in less pristine condition) and alter the location of the notch in the staff's blade, which I can also do, while retaining the original parts unaltered. So... Where might I acquire the '96 staff or rear sight for the project? I have a good selection of later types of Krag rear sights (and some other parts) for potential trades, and would have posted a query in the want ads, but am unable (not permitted) to do so, for some reason. Any help appreciated!
mhb - Mike
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