Parker Hale 8/53 Sight Adaptor

[Enfield trader]

I have one of these in the box and there is a sheet to it but do not remember what is on the sheet. If I have time to night I'll dig it out if not then Friday night or this weekend.

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[smle-man]

Mine came in boxes but no sheets. I use them on 7.62s so I've guesstimated the modified adjustment scale.

[Enfield trader]

this -- I can dig it out and get you a better copy just let me know.

[Thunderbox]

You have to establish elevation settings (for .22, .303 or 7.62) purely by trial and error.

The reason is that - e.g. in the case of .303 - although the 8/53 adds c. 550 yds elevation (ie the Mk1 sight is set to 650 when the new eye aperture is actually at bottom or 100 yds), you can't just subtract 550 from the remaining graduations up to 1200 - because the ballistic trajectory is different at the top end of the scale.

With an 8/53 fitted, you have about 600 yds of adjustment available (in .303 or 7.62mm), but there is no direct correlation between range and sight graduations.

[Alan de Enfield]

Many thanks to all.

I'm using it on a No7 (.22 calibre) so the instruction sheet gives me a starting point.
I've got a PH5A on my No1 (303 calibre), I've got a choice of a AJP 4/47 or PH 5C on my No4 (303 calibre) and I've got a Pecar scope on my Enforcer Clone (7.62 calibre)
The only possible other one is my No5 (303 calibre) with the standard 800yd micrometer sight - BUT - the 8/53 doesnt fit onto it

Thanks again.