Originally Posted by
bruce
Were these rifles fitted with different rear sights that would permit both fine windage and elevation adjustments or were they fired using the standard issue type sights?
As far as I know, they would have had to been an "As Issued" service rifle. That's definitely the case now-a-days! Anyone who scores a gold medal is required to have the rifle inspected, and if anything is found to be modified (other than modifications authorized by the rules) and the rifle and shooter is disqualified. This includes bedding and sight modifications (apertures can be enlarged though).
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