Sights recommended for 45 cal rifle

[Bob K]

I just acquired a very nice Jukar 45 rifle with a 32” barrel. It has a fixed “V” rear sight and missing the front sight. Both sights mount with 3/8” cutouts. Any recommendations/experience with a decent pair of sights that would fit the 3/8” mount and be adjustable?

 

[Grimord]

I would double check those dovetail slots. Many of the european guns have a .360 dovetail instead of the .375 found on American made guns.

 

[Resolve]

I've bought both front and back non-adjustable sights for CVA and Traditions Kentucky rifles from Deer Creek. they're listed in the parts section. I'm pretty sure the Jukars are .360 dovetail also. They do make adjustable sights for the .360 dovetail. I've seen them at Dixie Gun Works and a couple other places.
Good luck,
R

 

[Bob K]

Thanks for the correction on the dovetail and the suggestions.

 

[64Springer]

Call Traditions and see if they have a replacement Deluxe rear sight from one of their Deluxe Kentuckyish rifles or Trapper pistols.

The adjustment screw is a might cheesy, but it works well.

Lower it all the way down, file the front sight to zero the elevation, then adjust the sight upward for longer distances.

 

[SmokepoleSam]

That sight was also used on the CVA mountain rifle so you can also try deer creek.

 

[Hermit Tim]

I bought. Jukar a few years ago missing the front site, ramrod, and a lock part or two. Can't remember exactly what was missing from the internals. Was a kit that had never been fired, or completed, apparently. I ordered all the missing stuff from deer Creek. The order was cheap and the shipping, as always, was fast. Got it all together in no time and she was a great shooter.

 

[kyron4]

Call Traditions and see if they have a replacement Deluxe rear sight from one of their Deluxe Kentuckyish rifles or Trapper pistols.

The adjustment screw is a might cheesy, but it works well.

Lower it all the way down, file the front sight to zero the elevation, then adjust the sight upward for longer distances.

Here is a very similar option from TOW

Rear sight, adjustable for elevation, wax cast steel - Track of the Wolf

They have a wide selection of traditional front and rear sights. Filing a .375" dovetail to .360" is pretty easy too.

 

[harleynut]

I use a fold down Williams on all 3 of my Jukars! Drive tacks all day long!!

 

[harleynut]

Call Traditions and see if they have a replacement Deluxe rear sight from one of their Deluxe Kentuckyish rifles or Trapper pistols.

The adjustment screw is a might cheesy, but it works well.

Lower it all the way down, file the front sight to zero the elevation, then adjust the sight upward for longer distances.

I recently purchased one and your right the screw is very cheesy. I had to locktite the threads a tad to keep the thing from coming loose but it works well!!

 

[Rifleman1776]

A front blade, brass or silver, would be most appropriate. But, disregarding pc stuff, I like a patridge blade that is black or dark browned. Even in low light there is still a contract for aiming. I say, when it gets too dark to see your sights it is time to go home. For the rear a fixed square notch is what the patridge front needs. Once the rifle is dialed in there is no need for adjustments. This is not a rifle for serious range competition.

 

[harleynut]

A front blade, brass or silver, would be most appropriate. But, disregarding pc stuff, I like a patridge blade that is black or dark browned. Even in low light there is still a contract for aiming. I say, when it gets too dark to see your sights it is time to go home. For the rear a fixed square notch is what the patridge front needs. Once the rifle is dialed in there is no need for adjustments. This is not a rifle for serious range competition.

Not a rifle for serious range competition? I beg to differ! Back in the 80s my mentors son shot one amd won 1st place in state finals i shoot one as well as my buddy i placed second last year behind my buddies 1st place! Just a fyi

 

[rafterob]

Deer Creek no longer has any of the CVA Mountain Rifle sights. The TOW version is a good replacement. Otherwise just learn to shoot by making sight picture adjustments to get the ball where you want it to go.

 

[Bad Karma]

This…

with this type of front sight. Which is available in the metric size ( maybe .360”?) also.

 

[64Springer]

^^^Great sights. I use them myself.^^^

Taller front sight may be required.

 

[NorthFork]

What's wrong with yah've got now??

 

[Bad Karma]

What's wrong with yah've got now??

Doesn’t have anything right now.

 

[NorthFork]

Doesn’t have anything right now.

My bad! I missed that detail. I'll go put on the dunce cap and sit in the corner now.