Correct Andreas.

375RugerNo1, The NEGC is a nice rear sight, well made and quite readily available. The usual process is one physically "files" the sight in. i.e. shoot, and then carefully file the necessary adjustment into the rear sight. Shoot, file etc until the rifle is zeroed. The important thing is to go slow and don't try to take a heap out in one go, the rifle will always print too low if you take a lot off the sight at once

(been there, done that

) When you file the sight in, you have 100% control of the end dimensions and the look of the "V" too. (Make sure to round off the outer “ears” after its zeroed, looks much better and less likely to catch up on things)

As to the forward slanting or the straight rear bar, it's a personal choice really. Some lean towards the forward slanting as it is better to see in poor or low light. Some may argue a forward slanting rear sight will glare in bright sunlight, but just about all rear sights will glare to some degree depending on the position of the sun at the time. As long as the sight face is well matted (bead blasted, file cut etc) this isn't as much of a bother as some would have you believe.

In good light the straight rear sight does give an excellent sight picture though.

My choice is defiantly the forward slanting version, cut to a wide shallow “V” (150 odd degrees) with a silver or platinum centre line. It may not be a great target sight, but I find it the best all-round hunting rear sight. They are quick to use, and even with an 80 to 100 thou bead fore-sight, ample accurate enough for me to pretty regularly bust clay targets at 80 odd yards off-hand. My main hunting rifles so equipped, and I can continue hunting well into the evening when the light is failing.

They are a practical and useful sight, although it may take a little getting used to if you are not familiar with them.

Best regards

Alex

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