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Regarding front sight height I have used the algebra method but it does not take into consideration barrel dwell time or recoil impulse. The best method is to shoot your intended load with the rear sight in the mid position. XS used to include a plastic front sight that fit into the dovetail. Cut the plastic post with side cutters until you determine the proper height for your load. I have also filed a roofing nail head to fit in the dovetail when the XS trial sight was not available.

Wild West Guns makes a heavy-duty steel ghost-ring sight that is fully protected from bumps with high sidewalls that uses the two back scope mount screw holes, its a nice compact sight but not cheap (though well worth the cost),. they also have a nice fiber-optic front blade sight that can be purchased as a package. I use this set-up on my 450 Marlin Scout rifle, doesn't interfere with the scope use, quickly pull the scope and the irons are already mounted. They don't provide a lot of adjustment so front sight choice is important. Would work really well with a small Redfield or other brand front globe sight also.

Phil