hefedehefe 0 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have had this rifle for a few months and only shot it twice. When I was cleaning it I realized the front sight seemed to be leaning to the left. I can still aim and it seems straight when I hold it up to fire though. Is this normal? How can I fix it. Any body else have/had this? Are they all like this? I havent been able to find these locally anymore so I cant compare. Let me know. Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksmad1 2 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have had this rifle for a few months and only shot it twice. When I was cleaning it I realized the front sight seemed to be leaning to the left. I can still aim and it seems straight when I hold it up to fire though. Is this normal? How can I fix it. Any body else have/had this? Are they all like this? I havent been able to find these locally anymore so I cant compare. Let me know. Thanks in advance When a front sight is not vertical in relationship to the barrel it is said to be canted. It is not uncommon in these type of rifles. It depends on how much it is canted and what exactly is wrong as to what is required to remedy the situation. Would it be possible for you to post some pictures of your front sight showing the problem ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have had this rifle for a few months and only shot it twice. When I was cleaning it I realized the front sight seemed to be leaning to the left. I can still aim and it seems straight when I hold it up to fire though. Is this normal? How can I fix it. Any body else have/had this? Are they all like this? I havent been able to find these locally anymore so I cant compare. Let me know. Thanks in advance Sounds like a good excuse to get the barrel threaded. The gunsmith - and I would pick one accustomed to working with Saigas - can move back the sight tower and correct the cant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hefedehefe 0 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I dont think I can have the threaded barrel here in CA. I will post some pics tonight when I get home from work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I dont think I can have the threaded barrel here in CA. I will post some pics tonight when I get home from work http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_California It appears that threaded barrels are No-Nos on pistols, but not rifles. Also a flash suppressor appears to be out, but not a muzzle brake. Anyhow, you might want to do some more research to make absolutely sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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