I bought a used Winchester Model 70 Stainless/Synthetic 375H&H a few years ago. I have tried to sight in the iron sights. At 25 yards, a Winchester 270gr softpoint, was several inches low. The adjustment screw on the folding rear sight could not be turned. I can't tell if a previous owner used LocTite. I can't break it free. I'm not wild that the rear sight is folding.
I purchased a NECG peepsight that attaches to Weaver/Warne scope bases. It also shot low. I adjusted the peep so far that the peep popped out of the base. Luckily, I found all the parts. I knew that this might be the case, that the front sight might have to be replaced. However, my friend in South Africa, does not recommend a peepsight.
I've looked at NEGC and Williams for appropriate front and rear sights. Nothing at Williams. I'm not sure NECG has a simple rear sight and front (with a hood) package that fits this barrel.
Does anyone have any experience with installing new sights on this rifle?
Thanks.
Well, I phoned NECG and the gentleman I spoke to was a wealth of information. It sounds like I need to go shooting again and take some precise measurements of the group location from aiming point. I also need to measure barrel dimensions at muzzle and at rear sight and also distance between sights. It sounds like they will be able to source good sights for me.
I purchased a NECG peepsight that attaches to Weaver/Warne scope bases. It also shot low. I adjusted the peep so far that the peep popped out of the base. Luckily, I found all the parts. I knew that this might be the case, that the front sight might have to be replaced. However, my friend in South Africa, does not recommend a peepsight.
I've looked at NEGC and Williams for appropriate front and rear sights. Nothing at Williams. I'm not sure NECG has a simple rear sight and front (with a hood) package that fits this barrel.
Does anyone have any experience with installing new sights on this rifle?
Thanks.
Well, I phoned NECG and the gentleman I spoke to was a wealth of information. It sounds like I need to go shooting again and take some precise measurements of the group location from aiming point. I also need to measure barrel dimensions at muzzle and at rear sight and also distance between sights. It sounds like they will be able to source good sights for me.