Mauser sights lack of utility

[LazyAndy]

Is it me or are non k98 mauser sights almost impossible to use? Right now I have a vz24 and needless to say, the rear sight is almost useless. I was thinking of replacing it with a K98 rear sight (which seems to have a better V), but the sight bases are different. Another plan is to widen the rear sight with a file and turn that small v into a |_| shape or just simply drill and tap that sucker for a scope mount.

[trautert]

There is a company, maybe Micro Tec or something like that, who makes a no-gunsmithing swap out rear peep sight that replaces the stock rear sights. Try searching for that.

[Milsurp Collector]

See http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=315661

[Wicked Pete]

I took a file set and carefully cleaned up the "V", an error here will affect windage. Put a fluorescent dot (hardware store: marking liquid) on the front sight. It helps.

[Fate]

Mausers. Great rifles, but horrid sights.

They're almost perfect, but that one thing just ruins the whole deal for me. Kinda like this poor girl from an epic internet thread:

[Dr.Mauser]

Mausers. Great rifles, but horrid sights.

They're almost perfect, but that one thing just ruins the whole deal for me. Kinda like this poor girl from an epic internet thread:

Honestly that doesnt look like a girl.....

[CSACANNONEER]

I have no problems with the sites on my Mausers. But, they could be better.

[Dr.Mauser]

My side hood on my favorite K98 is crooked, any ideas on how to fix the bugger? I dont want to take it off because it looks purty, but I think its destroying my accuracy

[Howie44]

You're right about the VZ24 sights being hard to use. Had to use a triangle shaped jewlers file on the rear sight, and put a taller M96 front sight (it also shot too high@100m). After that, it worked like a charm for my old eyes

[Dr.Mauser]

So I'm assuming that the K98 has a better sights then the M48 and the VZ24?

[Milsurps]

Still enjoying my MOJO rear site on my VZ24.

YMMV

http://www.mojosights.com/

[rojocorsa]

See http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=315661

This.

And screw 98K rear sights with their tiny-*** notch. They passionately piss me off.

[v/dBrink]

Is it me or are non k98 mauser sights almost impossible to use? Right now I have a vz24 and needless to say, the rear sight is almost useless. I was thinking of replacing it with a K98 rear sight (which seems to have a better V), but the sight bases are different. Another plan is to widen the rear sight with a file and turn that small v into a |_| shape or just simply drill and tap that sucker for a scope mount.

There are a few things you can do without permanently altering your rifle.

The Swedish Mausers are so much better in the sighting department due to the square post front and U notch rear sight. This you can do with your K98k (or other Mauser) by purchasing a square post blade from Brownell's for a few bucks. Then procure a spare rear sight elevator and U the notch with a needle file.

Something else you can do will require some judicious filing or a small milling machine. You'd make an insert for the rear sight and adapt a fiber optic rear sight like from a Thompson-Center Contender or something similar. Along with a new front blade adapted to the K98k dovetailed front base. The possibilities are really endless if you spend a few bucks and get some spare parts instead of ruining your original parts.

Airsoft fiber optic rear sights = cheap and very functional.

[Dr.Mauser]

I just want to shoot accurately, ideas?

[rojocorsa]

The Mojo, man.

Sure, I haven't gotten mine yet for the 91/30. BUT, I keep hearing good stuff about it, and since it's a peep sight---you should be able to adjust for windage/elevation.

When I get mine, I'll keep the mosin front post. I like it.