Am I alone in wanting bolt action rifles with open sights? What about installation? Ideas?

[Member 24180]

I assume I'm in a distinct minority on this. Specifically, I would like a 30/06 with a 24" barrel and open sights.

What do you guys think about utilizing a gunsmith for installation of open sights?

Who in Vancouver would you recommend to minimize a misaligned or canted sight installation?

Thanks.

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[BillyJean]

I like my bolt actions to have open sights as well. These days, I think you're mostly looking at higher end options to get that, like the Sako 85.

 

[WAYNO]

I also like the option of open sights, preferably a receiver sight.

 

[msgriff]

If you're talking about a modern precision rifle, it's pretty easy to do with the right chassis and actions with Picatinny rails.

 

[Member 24180]

If you're talking about a modern precision rifle, it's pretty easy to do with the right chassis and actions with Picatinny rails.
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Not interested on such a setup. I like traditional bolt guns. Thanks though.

 

[bcp]

Ruger has a few, mostly large calibers. Scroll down.

Ruger® Hawkeye® Rifles

www.ruger.com

Or look for older used rifles.

Bruce

 

[Nosferatu]

NoDak Spud makes iron sights for the Ruger American series of rifles.

 

[RagnarSignal]

I've always thought iron sights and quick-detach scope rings are essential on a hunting rifle.
BUT, there's another consideration... Can you see the iron sights when you detach the scope?
I bought an iron sighted BA in a Brown Precision stock. The stock angles prohibit getting my face low enough to see the iron sights.
Stocks for iron sight guns, and stocks for scoped guns, they're significantly different.

 

[DunRanull]

Mauser, rebarreled to .308 with receiver rear site, and synthetic stock.... For a modern bolt gun you could do worse.
I did have an Israeli .308 Mauser which I foolishly traded for god nose whut...

 

[kmk1012]

I had a Ruger M77 in 30-06 before with open sights, really miss it.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I like them . Not sure how much longer I can use them
The old model 721 is still around occasionally. Pawn shops and auctions will be the best bet to score one reasonably priced.

 

[41mag]

I too prefer open iron sights but it's hard to find setup that adequately accommodates my geezervision.

 

[Member 34319]

Henry makes a handful of their single shot rifles with iron sights. Savage still makes a handful of 110s with sights too.

 

[gmerkt]

Stocks for iron sight guns, and stocks for scoped guns, they're significantly different.

Henry makes a handful of their single shot rifles with iron sights.

Absolutely true about the butt stock comb having to be compatible with your sighting arrangement. Typically (but not exclusively), my rifles with scopes have Monte Carlo stock combs on them. You can build up a "straight" comb stock with a riser if necessary.

I recently bought one of the Henry single shots in .45-70, it has open sights on it and it's a very comfortable fit. The rear sight is one of those little flip down jobs that Winchester used to use on Model 70's for a while.

Aperture receiver rear sight is best for old eyes. But I've noticed that the newer open sights with the little white dots / arrows help me a lot. I have one rifle with the little colored prisms on it, those work well. I like having the open sights option. I'm not making any long shots anyway. Shooting across unwooded canyons hundreds of yards isn't on my list of requirements.

 

[solv3nt]

A Remington model 30/30S is what you seek.

 

[Kruel J]

I assume I'm in a distinct minority on this. Specifically, I would like a 30/06 with a 24" barrel and open sights.

What do you guys think about utilizing a gunsmith for installation of open sights?

Who in Vancouver would you recommend to minimize a misaligned or canted sight installation?

Thanks.

I dig it.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Ruger is really the ONLY game left, unless you have something built/modified!


Or, you talk real nice to @Velzey and he can hook you up with the rifle of your dreams, but be prepared to wait, his talents are in super high demand!

 

[s1xty7]

NoDak Spud makes iron sights for the Ruger American series of rifles.

Here are some NoDak Spud sights on my Ruger American Ranch in 5.56. The installation doesn't require a gunsmith but you want to take your time. I was playing around with the TRS-25 red dot and a D-60 for this pic, but irons are possible and my preferred setup:


Most of my bolt actions are 22s and they all run irons too, like this Ruger American Rimfire with Tech Sights (had Ed Boning in Medford add the front sight after threading the barrel) but should be able to do something similar in any caliber:


Personally, I'm a big fan of Ruger but with the right gunsmith nearly any manufacturer should be an option.

 

[thorborg]

My most preferred "iron" sights not really "open", are peeps, I am especially handy with the one on my Savage.

My problem with open sights was mostly due to hunting, while I could easily hit a deer @ 300 yards, I couldn't see antlers if small, or in the shade at that distance to see who is who when their grouped and milling around so really enjoyed the upgrade to 2.5 X 8 Leupold. Usually always @ 2.5 but extra was welcomed when needed. Mine is sorta between a peep and a ghost ring, but you can get them with changeable size apertures

 

[Hooyah DeepSea]

I assume I'm in a distinct minority on this. Specifically, I would like a 30/06 with a 24" barrel and open sights.

So, as you can see, no, you are not a minority (so no special treatment!!!) Thus, go build or git it builded. Then learn to shoot it, single shot, off hand, standing.
THEN, you've accomplished something.