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    Calculation for height of front sight

    Since it seems many milsurps need a taller front sight for 100 yard targets there must be a formula for it.
    Can someone send me the calculations that allow me to calculate how high the front sight must be.
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    From Brownell's web site.

    Determine Sight Height

    Use the following equation to determine the height change you need to make:
    Sight change =

    Sight Radius X_ Impact distance
    Target distance

    Sight radius: Distance between front and rear sight

    Impact distance: Measurement from point of aim to bullet impact

    Target distance: Measurement from muzzle to target

    Sight change: Amount of correction needed

    Sight rule: Move rear sight in the direction you want the bullet to move. Move front sight the opposite direction you want the bullet to move.



    They also have a sight height calculator that you plug in your numbers and it fills in the missing link.

    Sight Height Calculator | World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools - BROWNELLS

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