Rear sight removal for scope

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   I bought a Nikon Monarch scope for my No4 Mk1* (sporterized).  It already had (when I got it) a cheap old scope with a smaller diameter eyepiece.  As I was about to mount the new one in, I noticed the rear sight (swiveling "L" type with two apertures) did not allow clearance for the larger eyepiece.  Without thinking about it, I swiveled the sight down and mounted the scope, only later to discover that now the aperture blocked the bolt from entering into place.

I am tempted to remove the sight altogether and persist with the new scope.  Bad idea?  Does the screw need to go back in place without the sight?  Anything else I should know?  Am I a fool for getting close to my gun with a screwdriver, being a complete ignoramus?

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hangblague Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: August 10 2017 Location: Saskatchewan Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote hangblague Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Rear sight removal for scope Posted: August 11 2017 at 6:11am
	I bought a Nikon Monarch scope for my No4 Mk1* (sporterized). It already had (when I got it) a cheap old scope with a smaller diameter eyepiece. As I was about to mount the new one in, I noticed the rear sight (swiveling "L" type with two apertures) did not allow clearance for the larger eyepiece. Without thinking about it, I swiveled the sight down and mounted the scope, only later to discover that now the aperture blocked the bolt from entering into place. I am tempted to remove the sight altogether and persist with the new scope. Bad idea? Does the screw need to go back in place without the sight? Anything else I should know? Am I a fool for getting close to my gun with a screwdriver, being a complete ignoramus?