Originally Posted by okie john
Originally Posted by Steelhead
The problem with more 'modern' rifles and open sights is that they aren't designed for open sight use.

The 54 pictured above has drop/comb height for open sights. I'm guessing you PF is set up for scope use and will suck greatly with open sights.


That's probably true of a Model 70 made today, but a pusher isn't modern enough to have that problem. A lot of guns from that era have a Monte Carlo stock that's a bit too high for irons and a bit too low for a scope.


Okie John


This is often true. It does depend on the shooter though and their physical build. I have a Firearms Int'l .-30-06 built on an FN action. It has open sights but because of the Monte Carlo, I can't get my face down low enough to use them.

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These JC Higgins have enough drop that you can use the sights:

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This Husqvarna also has enough drop:

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but this later model Husqvarna has a stock designed for scope use and acquiring the sights is more difficult:

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I like the XS Sights too, made one to fit this 8x57 Mauser:

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One thing that helps in using "modern" stocks with open sights is to mount higher sights.



Last edited by z1r; 10/20/17.