School me on Central Bisley Sight Adjustments

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School me on Central Bisley Sight Adjustments

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Just inherited a Central Bisley sight that is in good condition & have purchased a 303 rifle to fit it too.
However I know nothing about the Central sight adjustments & would appreciate some advice.
Windage
Do you turn the windage knob clockwise to move shot to the right & Anticlockwise to move shot down as you do with Parker Hale Sights ?.

Elevation
Similarly do you turn elevation knob clockwise to move shot up & Anticlockwise to move down.

I am familiar with FORS (Front opposite Rear same) but would appreciate some confirmation on adjustment whilst I await my rifle to arrive.
Looking forward to setting this sight up on rifle.
Hope this question not to silly.
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Re: School me on Central Bisley Sight Adjustments

Post by MattyG »

Hi,

You have hit the nail on the head.
Central sights all use "Service" adjustments, clockwise is up on your elevation knob and right on your wind knob. If you have a low left shot you adjust up by winding the elevation knob clockwise and right by winding the wind knob clockwise.

These are usually set in 1/2 MoA clicks though it may have been modified to 1/4 MoA.

Watch out for how you mount the Bisley model, as the clamp slot is vertical, it is possible to clamp the sight one or even 2 serrations high which will mess up your elevation.
Make sure you set it down against the lever lock to prevent this problem.

The Central No4 has a horizontal slot instead.

If you want to do any work on your 303, feel free to send me a PM as our workshop specialises in re-barrelling as well as bedding and refinishing them.

Enjoy setting it up and shooting it.

Cheers!
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Re: School me on Central Bisley Sight Adjustments

Post by SPRINT-GTO »

Thanks Matt ,
Some form of confirmation was exactly what I was seeking & you provided it.
Cheers mate.
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Re: School me on Central Bisley Sight Adjustments

Post by lonerider43 »

if you ring SIA they can school you on what sight you have.
a 303 sight will only be good on a 303 [if you use the indicator panel for height and windage
if its a 762 sight it wont be much chop for 303.
then there is the dials,i have one with 1/4 windage and 1/2 elevation.
i have another that is 1/3 on both,and another that is 1/4 on both.
all depends what you have .
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