[angeleyes]

Hey All,
Is it possible to adjust the front sight for elevation? Is the sight pin threaded?

 

[darkminstrel]

Heat shrink tubing works. Assuming you're wanting to compensate for a lack of bayonet?

 

[gun_nut_73]

I guess it depends on what rifle you are referring to. The Mosin Nagant front sight height is fixed. You can file it or sleeve it to adjust height.

 

[Tiglath-Pileser]

From previous thread:

"I originally thought that I'd have to "raise" the front sight pin to correct high deflection on my 91/30. The choice was either replacing the original pin with a longer substitute--Bubba's finishing nail--or temporarily putting a plastic heat shrink tube and trim to suit. After I loosened the action screws a little bit, I didn't have to use the electrician's shrink tube as it came in accurate."

You might search for more possible causes before making permanent alterations.

 

[Remy1492]

heat shrink tube isnt permanent, I use brass or aluminum rods in the hobby section, they are cheap and fit perfectly on the sight, they are soft metal and easy to file down, I super glue it over the sight post and paint black, VERY easy.

 

[Tiglath-Pileser]

heat shrink tube isnt permanent...

true

My point was that there may be other issues to investigate.

In my case, I was ready to alter the sights, but all that was required was adjusting the tension of my action's screws after reading LAPIN’S translation of the Soviet's manual for the Mosin.

 

[Remy1492]

Which screws?

 

[angeleyes]

true

My point was that there may be other issues to investigate.

In my case, I was ready to alter the sights, but all that was required was adjusting the tension of my action's screws after reading LAPIN’S translation of the Soviet's manual for the Mosin.

So basically your way would be the most efficient since it can't get any simpler and sighting in after a barrel removal from the stock would mean re-zeroing regardless of the "adjustment" method!
I like it
Thank you all for the help!

 

[angeleyes]

Which screws?

He is referring to the screws that hold the receiver and barrel in the stock.
A very cool "adjustment" technique to be sure ;-)

 

[Mosinmeister]

Before doing anything with the front sight, I would suggest learning to use the sling to steady the barrel (see Lapin's book). The infantry 91/30 was set up to shoot 6.7 inches high above poa at 100 meters.