I have a question for you guys that shoot their 03's in highpower matches.

The drift slide on my 1903 ladder sight is stamped with an X on the left and a 6 on the right. I was told or I read (can't remember which), that the Xed out part was probably marked with a 5 and enlarged to a 6 when the rifle was in re-arsenal. Unfortunately, the # 6 peep is still two small for me. My target acquisition goes all to hell after I work the bolt.

I do have an extra drift slide that I can enlarge the aperture on. What is the best way to do this? I understand that the USMC sights had a # 10 aperture.

Is that the same size as the peep sight on the 1903-A3; because that's too large for me? I guess I'm picky.

Also, I don't have a drill press.

Kind regards,

Steve
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