Need advice on my 1896 for cast bullet matches
My 1896 has a pristine .301/.308 bore, and on a good day, bright sunshine on the targets, I can shoot MOA at 100 yards. However, it hits 6 to 7 inches to the right at that distance, and my only recourse is to hold off. The reality of winter shooting here in Washington is dim light and fog during our morning matches, and the hold-off is really problematic with my 65-year old eyes. I do use a diopter on my glasses.
I do not want to move up to modified military, and I want to preserve this rifle's originality. My load of a .309 311299 at 208gr. over 16/2400 can't shoot to its potential with the 1896 sight. Windage adjustment is sorely needed. Is it acceptable to swap in a 1902 rear sight and handguard, reserving the original 1896 rear sight and handguard for restoration?
My best dim-light, foggy 100 yd. MR31 target enclosed for laughs..
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