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    That is the spring tension JB described. They all do that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Peppers View Post
    That is the spring tension JB described. They all do that.
    Johnny Peppers is right. That's why windage should be adjusted from one direction only, i.e., counterclockwise rotation of the windage knob. Otherwise, you'll be dealing with erratic movement caused by spring hysteresis.

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    I will give it a shot ,where can i buy new rear sigts from ??.
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