Need advice on rear sight for Octagon Barrel

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20 January 2010, 06:41

rgg_7

Need advice on rear sight for Octagon Barrel

Building a 9.3X62mm on a Mauser action with a half octagon/round barrel. The octagon is a gentle taper and transitions to round. Barrel length 23.50". Originally was going to install 1/4 rib .50" width however it covers a large % of the octagon. It's been suggested that I put an island sight on this approx 2.00" long. Anybody got a good picture or reference for this idea. Have not finalized details so open to suggestions on base and number of leaves in sight. Thanks. Ron

20 January 2010, 19:46

Masterifleman

Check this out or any one of the NECG rear sights. Most are availbale from Brownell's also.

http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/

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20 January 2010, 20:26

butchlambert

This is what I made for mine. Bear in mind it isn't finished.

Butch

20 January 2010, 20:38

Stu C

I had a quarter rib built on a half octagon barrel. You can see pictures on this thread.

Hope they help.

- stu

21 January 2010, 03:14

theback40

I have the same problem, I have a little half octo/round martini cadet in 25/20 that was going to have a repro 3 leaf winchester rear sight. Called Buffalo arms and they have been on back order for 2 yrs!!