Mauser 98 w/ aperture sights?

[Hutch]

Are there any commonlly available M-98 pattern milsurps that come w/ aperture sights as issued? Don't recall seeing any, and my marksmanship w/ the customary open sights is just abysmal. I'd like something that corresponds to my Turk and Yugo the way the No. 4 SMLE corresponds to the previous marks.

Failing that, what's the best/cheapest way to mount a peep-sight on one of the afore-mentioned 98's? As an alternative, can anyone share any experience they may have with the "scouting" of a 98? Is there a good, relatively inexpensive (see the pattern?) scope mount that replaces the rear tangent sight? I'd prefer not to mill or drill-and-tap the gun.

 

[MolonLabe416]

XS Sights makes a ghost ring that requires drilling and tapping. Mojo Sights makes one that replaces the issue backsight. It's a drop in that works well, though not as precise as the XS since it's further forward. I prefer the Mojo for ease of installation. It's accurate enough for field use. Sorry, I'm traveling and don't have the links handy, a google search should point you in the right direction.

 

[Clemson]

The FR8 comes to mind as being issued with an aperture sight.

Frankly, if you are willing to get another rifle, then you might want to consider a non-collectable and go ahead and D&T, alter the bolt, and mount a scope. The M48 or M48A are in that category in my mind, as is any VZ 24 "beater" available for less than $75. Don't go scoping a nice 1909 Argentine or even a WWII K98.

just my $.02....

Clemson

 

[Hutch]

Thanks for the info, guys. More is welcome.

FR8, hmmmm.... Well, I shoulda mentioned up front that I wanted something I could shoot relatively accurately, in 8x57. Ammo's sooooo cheap right now. Have to ponder this.

 

[critter]

A 1903A3 is a Mauser 98 so close the US had to pay royalties for it and it has a great aperture back sight AND shoots good ole 30-06 of which there are lots of surplus available.

I just got one myself and they are fantastic shooters!

 

[BenW]

The Mojos are great. I just put one on the Yugo 48 I'm using as a truck gun. I like it so much I'm getting a couple more for two of my other Mausers. If you have a C&R they're (relatively) cheap at Brownells. Otherwise I know Mojo posts specials over at Parallax once in a while.