No. 1 Mk.111 Front Sight Blade thickness

[mungo]

Does anyone know of a source for thicker (not higher/lower) front sight blades ?

I was speaking to a gentleman at the range last week. A .303 shooter from way back. He told me that as his eyesight deteriorated he changed to a thicker front sight blade that more or less "framed" the black at 300yds. He found this much easier, and more accurate than a 6 o'clock hold. Because of the difficulty he had in getting a consistent amount of white between the sight blade and the black. As my eyes are heading in the same direction, this might be worth a try.

I've thrashed Google mercilessly, but can't see these things available anywhere, and I neglected to ask the gentleman where he got the thing. Any comments or information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Mungo.

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