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Rifle and Optics Forums => Semi Auto and Pump Hunting Rifles => Topic started by: J'hawker on July 07, 2009, 09:41:21 AM

Title: Rem 760 rear sights
Post by: J'hawker on July 07, 2009, 09:41:21 AM

Got a question for you experts....I recently bought a Rem 760 in 300 Savage, 1952 vintage, that wears a B&L scope and mount.  The scope lens have yellowed through age and aren't all as clear as I'd prefer.  Rather than replacing the scope, I've been considering taking it off and reinstalling an iron sight on the barrel but haven't got a clue what the original rear sight looked like.  I can't find any pictures or descriptions on the web or in gun parts catalogs.  I do have rear open sights from Savage and Marlin which I could fall back on, but it would be nice to get a Remington original.  Any pics or sources would be most appreciated.

Title: Re: Rem 760 rear sights
Post by: Siskiyou on July 07, 2009, 11:34:10 AM

This is off an early model 760.  It is a dove tail sight.

(https://www.gboreloaded.com/mhp/images/Siskiyou/remington760readsight1957resized.jpg)

Title: Re: Rem 760 rear sights
Post by: J'hawker on July 08, 2009, 07:28:24 AM

Thanks, that's very similar to the Savage rear sight that I have.  At least it won't look out of place.

Title: Re: Rem 760 rear sights
Post by: Halwg on July 14, 2009, 01:11:24 AM

The rear sight on my 1954 760 was missing when i got it, but I scoped it with a 2-7X32 and just installed a sight blank.