mosin sight adjustments

[GLOCK.Perfection]

after putting a bunch of rounds thru my new m44, and rarely even hitting paper I have come to realize that my front sight is way off. Its shooting about 2 feet right from about 75 yds.You can see that the front sight is leaning a bit left. Ive had read about adjusting the front sights but still dont clearly understand the best way to do it. Should I just wail on the front sight with a hammer? or should I not hit the round part of the front sight and instead use some sort of punch on the base of the sight? Thanks...

 

[Twigg]

If your bayonet was folded, try firing with it extended. If it was extended try folding it.
My M-44 shoots way off to the right if the bayonet is folded. Something to do with the barrel harmonics I've heard.

 

[GLOCK.Perfection]

yea i have read a ton about that, but i tried firing both ways, the sight is definitely way off, you can see the lean.

 

[Twigg]

Give these links a shot (no pun intended.)

www.surplusrifle.com/

www.mosinnagant.net/

parallax curio and relic forums

www.carbinesforcollectors.com

I've also sent you a PM.

 

[SKS Ray]

If you do have to drift it over its a dovetail type base and can be moved with a brass punch and a hammer. I had one that shot like that and to hit mine hard to get it to budge. I was scared I'd damage the rifle but was told by a few people on the surplus boards that sometimes you have to really whack them to get them to move. Just remember to use a thick punch that you can fit against the sight base and have someone hold the rifle for you. A block of wood to rest the barrel on helps too.
surplusrifle.com has a section on adjust Mosin sights on the 91/30 page.

 

[The Village Idiot]

I purchased two front sight adjusters a few years ago. One for my K98 and one for my 91/30. Work like a charm. Fit around the barrel and using grips, a screw is turned pushing the base of the sight. No damage to barrel, or sight. Wish I could remember who I purchased them from. Try Googling for front sight adjuster. If I find the info I'll pass it on.

 

[GLOCK.Perfection]

i saw that too, made by stan ward I just looked it up and got some info. To spend 20 dollars, or just take the hammer to it? hmmmmm

 

[The Village Idiot]

It's worth the $20.