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sandwarrior
I recently acquired a Rem 721 in 30-06 with a nice set of open sights A redfield olympic rear and a Lyman 77 Globe front sight. However, the base on the front is so low I can't lower the elevation to below 300 yds. with a severe 6 o'clock hold.

Does anybody know where you can get different height bases for these. The barrel is .905 where the sight sits on it and the current base is .175" high. I think it's a williams but when I went to their website I couldn't find one with a wide enough radius.

Any ideas where I can find a .450" or higher base?
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  • dfletcher
    Brownells has the Lyman 17 in various heights - all use the 3/8" dovetail. Great sight set up BTW, I think shooting the peep & globe keeps my eyes young so to speak. I have a 721 in 300 H & H with the same.

    http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0/k=lyman+globe+sight/t=P/ksubmit=y/Products/All/search=lyman_globe_sight

    The Lyman 20 is a bit wider than the 17, might be a touch too big for the front of your 721.
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  • sandwarrior
    dfletcher,

    Thanks for the link. I had looked on Brownells last night but couldn't find just the base. BTW, the end of my barrel is .905D
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  • Hawk Carse
    Champion's Choice, Champion Shooter's Supply, and Creedmoor Sports all have a selection of sight bases.

    Steve Earle would make about anything you wanted at one time. He might be devoting all his time to Frank Wesson single shot rifles now, but you could check with him at:

    ssmugwump@earthlink.com

    Steve Earle,
    24 Palmer rd.
    Plympton MA 02367
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  • TRAP55
    http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=573594
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  • sandwarrior
    Hawk and trap

    Thanks for the replys. Trap I wish I could do that one but what I have is a screw in. In fact I ordered the .450" one but had to cancel as I saw the screw holes were too far apart. Hawk I'll give him a jingle (via e-mail) and see what he says.

    I may have the problem solved though. I got hold of someone at Lyman, the sight-maker, and got a number of a guy who has all kinds of these bases. If Steve Earle can't help that's the route I'll go.
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  • TRAP55
    Sand, if that don't work out, give Garry Fellers a try
    http://www.garryfellers.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=+iJ6ZglUqq4=&tabid=1937
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  • sandwarrior
    Trap,

    Thanks for that link. He sounds a lot like what I think may have solved my problem. I will certainly keep it filed so I can reference it in the future.

    ...dang if it isn't a fine day to be here[:D]
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