My redfield peep sight needs fixing...

322nd

The windage knob on the right won't budge and I think it is because the knob shaft - screw may be slightly bent, preventing it from turning. What do I do now? Is it easy to disassemble? Is it then just a matter of buying a new part? Advice welcome!
Kim

perry shooter

I think it might be a case of rust rather then physical damage I would get some KROIL and keep the sight wet with it for at least 24 hours. then try to rock clockwise counter clockwise to see if the knob will turn.

wbfromsd

Jim Keller @605-472-1109 is good at fixing those old peep sights. --- give him a call

336marlin

Boy!! that windage knob does look sorta out of whack a little. Must have fallen from a rack or been dropped or something. Try removing the knob; then the cap plate and screw; then using a bench block and some drifts straighten your parts out and reassemble. Parts for these can often be found on e-bay if you break something.

322nd

Thanks for the replies guys.
I was able to remove the windage screw and it has an obvious bend to it.
How does one go about straightening it? To be honest, I don't follow the whole bench block and drift thing.
Thanks!

Kim

cussedemgun

322nd,

go to www.e-gunparts.com/dept.asp

click on 'order by part no.'

enter part #541160 & you'll find your part avalible for $4.60

Jim

EDIT, for 322nd; click on the e-gunparts link above & then look for the 'customer service' phone no. at the top of the page. Give them a call to verify model usage before ordering.

Good luck, Jim

322nd

Thanks Jim. I went to the site but how does one know if this is the right Redfield windage screw for the right Redfield sight? The Redfield sight on my rifle is a Redfield model 70-AT I believe. Thanks! Kim