I purchased a custom built .40/65 and it does not have a very good rear tang sight. The mounting holes for the base of the sight that is on there looks to be 1.550" apart. I would like to buy a mid range sight that I can just screw back on without going to the trouble of drilling and tapping. I compete so I want a halfway decent sight (not much over $250 ) but have no idea how to find one with proper spacing. Any ideas ?.
what action is it based on? the angle of the upper tang is more critical to an upright sight ladder is more critical than the screw spacing
Montana Vintage Arms makes fantastic products. I'll bet they can help you.
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I would get a good measurement of the spacing. Put a screw in each hole snugged down measure over the heads out side to outside and subtract 1 head dia ( if both screw have the same size heads). This will give a very close dimension for center to center. MVA, Lee Shaver, and some others make bases and if the spacing isn't what they have they may be willing to make one or a "blank" that you can drill. The tang angle is important as it sets the sights height and ladders angle. MVA sells some good sights and bases made and fitted together ready to go, I hsve them on a couple rifles. I think MVA Shaver, Teac of wolf give the hole spacing with their bases.
Originally Posted by jednorris
I would suggest you contact the various sight makers/sellers with your screw spacing question, and...………. what action the sight is to be used on.
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Apologies, what I should have said is contact Montana Precision Arms (406)388-4027) and explain in detail what your issues are. They either will have a solution, or know where you can get the help you need.
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shilo sharps and montana precision have different leanth bases , they should something that will work.
Doesn't always depend on screw angle/ hole distance... You didnt mention the type of rifle you have. make sure to get that specific base for that model rifle. Different bases= different angles for the sight.
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Dittos, dittos, dittos. I just recently bought their Soule replica through CPA for a Schuetzen Stevens. The sight is an absolute jewel. Not cheap - I paid near $400, but with ordinary care it will last three lifetimes.
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Tell them what rifle you have. I'd take long odds against their not knowing what base you need.
n.b. I also have a Lee Shaver sight on one of mine. Also well made. But if I ever want another sight I'll go to MVA first.
Last edited by uscra112; 10-06-2019 at 07:11 AM.
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many of the better class sights (MVAetc) have an adjustment on the base to compensate for angle.
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