Hello,
I want to replace my old Walther rear sights with new ones, specifically for prone shooting at 50m smallbore. Could you recommend the best options? I noticed that the Centra Spy sights are quite popular in the World Cup. However, I couldn't find any details regarding the difference between the short and long versions. Any advice?
Rear sight for prone small bore 50m
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Re: Rear sight for prone small bore 50m
Yes, the Centra Spy has become very popular over the past fifteen years. As far as I'm aware the only difference is that the long Spy has two clamps while the short Spy has one. If you want a really firm fit, or need to slide the sight way back then get the long, otherwise I don't think it would matter.
There is a Spy BR that has even finer clicks.
There is a Spy BR that has even finer clicks.
Last edited by Tim S on Tue Jun 10, 2025 1:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Rear sight for prone small bore 50m
I have one of the 'Spy' sights. Height of them is a factor driving the rest of the system.
Maybe OK for my 2013 in a 3P stock, but maybe not so much for my old 1411 prone rifle...
Or vice versa ...
No idea as to the accuracy of the adjustments, and backlash. Likely not as good as a Warner ... no idea yet from real experience as to whether the Centra's I have are as good ...
'Warner... if you can use that 'high power style....
Made now by a guy on the High Power forum. Look for 'Mudcat'.
Maybe OK for my 2013 in a 3P stock, but maybe not so much for my old 1411 prone rifle...
Or vice versa ...
No idea as to the accuracy of the adjustments, and backlash. Likely not as good as a Warner ... no idea yet from real experience as to whether the Centra's I have are as good ...
'Warner... if you can use that 'high power style....
Made now by a guy on the High Power forum. Look for 'Mudcat'.
Re: Rear sight for prone small bore 50m
Why would the height be a problem for prone? Do you mean you have concerns that the windage turrets, which are mounted very low, could foul on the bolt? I know a few prone shooters who are happy with the Spy, none shooting a 1411 though.
Re: Rear sight for prone small bore 50m
Finally got myself in gear, sorry.
Looks as though it may be bolt handle clearance, as the sights are on Tec-Hro risers. This on the 2013.
I had ... or still have??? ... a Kimber 82G. Had some generic air rifle sights on it. Rear had to be so far forward to clear the BH I shot it with the aperture removed, ala 'Ghost Ring'.
Looks as though it may be bolt handle clearance, as the sights are on Tec-Hro risers. This on the 2013.
I had ... or still have??? ... a Kimber 82G. Had some generic air rifle sights on it. Rear had to be so far forward to clear the BH I shot it with the aperture removed, ala 'Ghost Ring'.
Re: Rear sight for prone small bore 50m
I thought it might be clearance between the windage turrrets, which are mounted very low, and the bolt handle. I experienced a similar issue years ago with a 1407 and a Steyr rearsight canted fairly heavily.