Thanks to dhuze here is an outstanding link on how to properly sight in your Mosin Nagant PU Sniper rifle, be it original or a repro. Note the mount needing to be ground.
http://www.mosinnagant.net/sniper section/mosin-nagant-sighting.asp
http://www.mosinnagant.net/sniper section/mosin-nagant-sighting.asp
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