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snubnose57

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I have an Enfield carbine, not adjustable for windage. Rifle shoots about 4 inches left at 50 yards. Thought about filing one side of the rear sight for correction. Would I need to file left or right for the fix?
 
Move the front the direction it’s off. Move the rear the direction you want it to go.
 
The front and rear sights are fixed, not adjustable for windage.


Same principle applies. If it’s shootin’ left, file right. But if it’s off much you’re gonna end up with a wider deeper notch and then it’s liable to shoot low besides bein’ harder to aim accurately. Replacin’ the sight might be better if it’s not drift adjustable.
 
I have an Enfield carbine, not adjustable for windage. Rifle shoots about 4 inches left at 50 yards. Thought about filing one side of the rear sight for correction. Would I need to file left or right for the fix?
I had the same situation with my Zouve. No front or rear adjustments. I just thinned the front sight, soldered another blade next to it and then painted black. If you are picky, reblue if that is your metal finish. File thin your front sight on the right side then solder another blade piggy backed on the "Left". You should then be in the ball park.
Flintlocklar
 
Same principle applies. If it’s shootin’ left, file right. But if it’s off much you’re gonna end up with a wider deeper notch and then it’s liable to shoot low besides bein’ harder to aim accurately. Replacin’ the sight might be better if it’s not drift adjustable.

I would suggest taking your advice a step further, in this case. I would suggest dismounting the Ladder Style Rear Sight, welding up the old notch and cutting a SHALLOW new notch further to the left or right as needed. Then remount the sight and finish filing from actual shooting.

Gus
 
Well, that rear sight notch is so small, there is not much to file on. Reminds me of the Mauser sights. Must have the eyes of an 18 year old to see them. May have to take it to a smith, and have the rear sight moved and re-soldered. Definitly off from the factory. Thanks for the help.
 

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