Mastering the 1903a3 Rear Sight for Better Shooting
If you've ever spent time at the range with a surplus rifle, you know the 1903a3 rear sight is a total game changer compared to the earlier leaf sights found on the original 1903 Springfield. There is just something about that aperture—or "peep" sight—that makes an old bolt-action rifle feel significantly more modern and a whole lot easier to aim. While the older 1903 models had those complex ladder sights mounted way down on the barrel, the A3 version moved the party back to the receiver, right in front of the shooter's eye. ...