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Old 11-13-2006 | 01:03 PM
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I have a Winchester Model 94 lever action rifle. It is shooting 3" to the right. Is there a way to adjust for windage on the rear fixed sight?

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Old 11-13-2006 | 09:53 PM
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NO, its an 1894 buy a scope.
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Old 11-13-2006 | 11:06 PM
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The rear and front sights are dovetailed in. Use a brass punch or drift and a hammer to move the rear sight to the left a hair, or move the front sight to the right.
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Old 11-14-2006 | 05:35 AM
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Ok...thanks.
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Old 11-14-2006 | 08:31 AM
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NO, its an 1894 buy a scope.
B.S.!! You need to use a brass drift, and move your rear sight to the left (as viewed from the rear) OR move your front sight to the right! Better yet, put a nice micrometer sight on the receiver, like a Williams Fool-proof, and take the open rear sight completely off. With a micrometer on the rear, you can easily adjust it very precisely!
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Old 11-14-2006 | 10:42 AM
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Default RE: Winchester Model 94 windage?

That's a good idea...thanks. I am going to try the punch and hammer first. I did find a manual for the gun online and it said the same thing.

Bucketmouth, I am not sure what you meant by your reply but I think you are wrong.

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Old 11-14-2006 | 11:27 AM
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I agree... Gently tap the rear sight in the opposite direction for windage, and you'll be fine.

...A Winchester 94 (with a scope - as suggested)?!?!? No, man, no... Certain things just don't get scoped, it's considered sacriledge!

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Old 11-14-2006 | 02:04 PM
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They're right on how to adjust your windage.

Also no scopes on my 94's!!
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Old 11-14-2006 | 02:16 PM
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Here's an old adage to remember: As you do to the rear sight, so you do to the bullet point of impact. Works for right or left, up or down changes. Exactly the opposite is true for the front sight.
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Old 11-14-2006 | 02:20 PM
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ORIGINAL: BDC

I have a Winchester Model 94 lever action rifle. It is shooting 3" to the right. Is there a way to adjust for windage on the rear fixed sight?

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Here's the 94 manual
Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle Owner’s Manual —



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