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I was out shooting with some friends yesterday and finally got around to sighting in my 336 with Williams Receiver sight. I had read here and elsewhere that with new receiver sights that a taller front bead may be necessary. I was satisfied with the grouping (below pic). In fact I was ecstatic! [img:left] ![[Linked Image]](http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/philgood80/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps51sfoad7.jpeg) [/img] However it was about a foot high. In the below pic I was aiming at the center of the two calendars on the bottom target. Yes calendars work well and I'm a cheap redneck!! Specifically where the nail hole is and the group is by the word "April" in the top right target. [img:left] ![[Linked Image]](http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g312/philgood80/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsowpwbpke.jpeg) [/img] I figured I would need to be able to lower POI but wasn't prepared for how much. I searched aftermarket sights and Skinner sights kept popping up. Anyone have experience with them? Any suggestions on different brands? How high should I go?
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Don't know if it matters or not but the gun was made in 1948. I would like a front sight that doesn't take away from the age of the rifle with something too "modern looking" if that makes sense.
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Search for a Marbles high front sight. They come in ivory and brass if I remember right.
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80, My gunsmith put a front sight on my 1894 .25-20.. If I remember correctly it was shooting high also.. But when I got the little rifle back it had a very fine bead for the front sight.. Much smaller than the original.. I loved it.. I have thought of putting a finer bead on all of my lever guns, but never got around to it..
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Brownells will have what ya need. They can help with figuring out what height new sight to get. I put a Marbles flat face gold bead on my Marlin 1895 .45-70 after I added a receiver sight. Works like a champ.
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I'll definitely take a look at Marbles sights. Thanks guys!
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