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Post by bagdadjoe on Jun 4, 2013 9:24:47 GMT -5
I have obtained a couple of Vaqueros..a 44 Mag and a 45 Colt New Vaquero. They both are hitting low/left, the NV being the worst. I'm thinking about dovetailing the front sight so I can control windage, but I don't really want a front sight that looks like I robbed it off my 1956 Marlin .22, anyone have options or photos and a smith to recommend?
thanks!
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Post by groo on Jun 4, 2013 9:32:56 GMT -5
Groo here
Check Freedom Arms, they have a dovetail front sight in different sizes.
For left right, check your grip/trigger control.
Have other shooters try.
If really bad the barrel needs turned in the frame.
Find a local smith who works on Single actions.
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Post by Fowler on Jun 4, 2013 15:04:59 GMT -5
 Dustin Linebaugh tuned and dovetailed the front sight on this gun, I think it looks great for just looks and for how it works with my eyes as the original rounded front blades leaves much to be desired. It has 2 gold bars for long range shooting and I really like the sight... |
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Jun 6, 2013 11:57:07 GMT -5
This is Ruger sight that screw on , off one of there 22 target guns . I filed down for POA .  |
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Post by tek4260 on Jun 6, 2013 12:10:08 GMT -5
If you are right handed, lighten the trigger before you do anything to left and right poi. You can try using just the tip of your trigger finger to see if it makes a difference in the shooting left issue. If not, there is always "tweaking the sight a bit to the left"  As far as shooting low, that is easy to fix with a file.. |
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Post by bagdadjoe on Jun 10, 2013 20:51:29 GMT -5
I'm going to scrutinize my grip next time I go to shoot and see if I'm the culprit... |
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Post by contender on Jun 10, 2013 20:59:21 GMT -5
One thing I did to one of my Vaqueros that was shooting left,, (after it had been determined by more than a few shooters,) was to simply have a SMALL amount of the rear groove milled off. It opens up the rear sight channel, and if you center the front blade,, it shifts the POA.
And as noted,, a bit of filing on the top of the front sight will raise the point of impact.
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Jul 7, 2013 13:03:54 GMT -5
I just changed the ft sight . That why I like the screw on models . It is wider then the on in other pick .  |
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Post by bradshaw on Jul 7, 2013 14:37:00 GMT -5
Fowler.... that is fine shooting.
The dovetail front sight is more in keeping with the target aesthetic implicit in the Bisley configuration. The person doing must know his business, lest with an inferior job, the sight fly off, etc.
David Bradshaw
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Post by jwp475 on Jul 7, 2013 14:41:05 GMT -5
Dustin Linebaugh tuned and dovetailed the front sight on this gun, I think it looks great for just looks and for how it works with my eyes as the original rounded front blades leaves much to be desired. It has 2 gold bars for long range shooting and I really like the sight... Very nice sight and excellent shooting. What velocity do you get with that load |
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Post by Fowler on Jul 7, 2013 23:39:10 GMT -5
JWP475 it is a moderate load running about 1050fps, pleasant to shoot yet with a 335gr bullet hit with plenty of authority.
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Post by jwp475 on Jul 8, 2013 3:07:15 GMT -5
Thanks, that sounds like an excellent load
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Post by Seasons44 on Jul 9, 2013 10:06:14 GMT -5
I know its not what you asked but, I have seen S&W jframe rear sights installed in the vaqueros, by Jack Huntington, pretty slick set up, and gives you the option of adjustable sights, but still maintaining the look.
I am sure somebody will post a photo up..
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Post by Fowler on Jul 9, 2013 11:57:33 GMT -5
I know its not what you asked but, I have seen S&W jframe rear sights installed in the vaqueros, by Jack Huntington, pretty slick set up, and gives you the option of adjustable sights, but still maintaining the look. I am sure somebody will post a photo up.. This trick is done by pretty much all of the top smiths, a very nice option for some guns. Bowen has a fixed J-frame rear sight that can be fixed to a Vaquero so it is still as tough as a fixed sight but gives a target rear sight sight picture as well, often done with a white rear outline and a white center striped from blade. A very nice touch I must say... |
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Post by zeus on Jul 9, 2013 13:33:04 GMT -5
I know its not what you asked but, I have seen S&W jframe rear sights installed in the vaqueros, by Jack Huntington, pretty slick set up, and gives you the option of adjustable sights, but still maintaining the look. I am sure somebody will post a photo up.. This trick is done by pretty much all of the top smiths, a very nice option for some guns. Bowen has a fixed J-frame rear sight that can be fixed to a Vaquero so it is still as tough as a fixed sight but gives a target rear sight sight picture as well, often done with a white rear outline and a white center striped from blade. A very nice touch I must say... The best rear sight add ons in my opinion are from Harton. His ability to weld up guns is uncanny. I have one of the bowen sights on the Kings6 Model 58, its really nice... Here is another like Folwer's dovetailed front on a Vaquero with two gold bars....  |
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