Front sight height for a Pre 64 Model 70 in .375 H and H?

Oscar Zulu · Dec 24, 2020

Would anyone in the awesome body of knowledge of this forum happen to know the correct front sight height for a '54 made Model 70 Winchester in .375 H and H? It has the standard 25" barrel and a (newly acquired) 70B rear sight. Or lead me to where I can get this info? I have a copy of Rules "The Rifleman's Rifle" but it is packed away after a recent move.
I replaced an aftermarket 3 leaf sight with a 70B rear sight and believe the front sight is too tall. I would like to get an original and correct height front sight before I remove the scope to zero the irons and and then replace and re zero the scope. Not a rifle I want to experiment with on the bench, due to the cost of ammo, dental filling replacement, orthopedic surgery and physical rehab.......
Any help greatly appreciated,,

Oscar Zulu

Wyo · Dec 24, 2020

According to this site the correct front would be the Winchester 103C sight, 0.31” height. You can get one from them. Dual-Folding Leaf Rear Sights for .375 H&H Rifle – pre64win.com
Nice rifle by the way. I have a 1949 and it’s a real fine elk rifle.

Oscar Zulu · Dec 24, 2020

Wyo, thank you for the info! That is the outfit I got the 70B rear sight from. I'll get an order in right away.
The only thing i have killed with it has been a decent size Alaskan Caribou. Only animal I have shot where the Antlers hit the ground before the body! (or so it seemed anyway). I would feel comfortable taking an elk with it on a quartering away shot....

Thanks again,

OZ

1chessiefan · Dec 24, 2020

Oscar Zulu,
Go to pre 64 Winchester.com They have a bunch of parts for pre 64 model 70s. I have bought parts from them for my 1954 model 70. I am sure they can direct you to what you need and they might well have it in stock.

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