Manual

Mauser 98k - Model M48

sight base. With the hood removed, the drift adjustable sight is exposed.

Lay the rifle down on its side and support the front sight base securely be-

cause you will be ’tapping’ on the sight alone; to move it in its groove. It

is a dove tailed friction fit and it will not move easily. However, not much

movement will be required to make even large adjustments. Movement of

the sight should only be done by using a small brass tool(rod) and tap the

rod with a hammer using only light blows. Be sure of what you are do-

ing. Do not scar or damage your rifle.

To move the impact point to the left, move the front sight to the right.

To move the impact point to the right, move the front sight to the left. Just

remember that slight movement of the sight means a lot of movement of

the impact point out at 100 meters. Your rifle will be very accurate right

out of the box. Do not adjust windage unless really necessary.

We suggest you limit yourself to what is comfortable for your eyes as

far as distance is concerned. If you’re tired, boozy or distracted, forget

about shooting. Come back when you’re alert, focused and ready to per-

form up to the ability designed into your rifle.

The Correct Sight Picture:

The rear sight has a ‘V’ notch, and the front

sight has an inverted ‘V’ post. Simply match them

up and make sure they are level and centered; the

front in the rear and level. That forms the correct

sight picture. The inverted ‘V’ post centered in the

rear ‘V’ notch of the rear sight is the correct (and

only) sight picture you should use.

Trigger:

Your rifle has a two stage ‘military’ trigger designed for safety and

reliability. It requires that you practice with it to know it well. Its first

‘stage’ is simply a take-up stage and the second stage is the firing stage.

You’ll feel the trigger come to a definite firmness after you take-up the

first stage and as you feel the firmness, you feel the trigger ‘break’, firing

the rifle. To be as accurate as the rifle, you must learn the trigger and

know when it will fire. It is simple and easy to learn but it does require

practice. If you shoot for group size, trigger control is paramount. Your

rifle will perform, but only as well as you are able to hold it.