Ruger 10/22 Williams rear sight question

[conw]

I have the Ruger 1240 (All-Weather Stainless/Polymer) model 10/22, with the factory stock, and want to replace the rear open sight with a Williams WDOS U-notch or U-blade plain black open sight. I want to keep the original factory front sight (this one: http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/primary/753/753153.jpg)

I don't have a very accurate way of measuring the factory rear sight to compare, and I am also unsure how Williams is measuring these, so I want to ask people around here what the proper height sight and adjustable range is (the WDOS open sight system is adjustable) and ensure that the type of sight I'd like to get will fit.

Really, once I buy a new rear sight I intend to sight it in at 10-20 yds and forget it. The adjustability is not a big deal. U-blade is more attractive than U-notch to me for the intended application.

I suspect that for the closer distances in which I'm shooting, the 1/4" size would be preferable, but the U-blade is only available in 5/16":

http://www.buffaloarms.com/Williams_Gun_Sight_WGOS_Rear_Barrel_Sights_it-685164.aspx?TERM=wdos

The closest thing in 1/4" is the U-notch:

http://www.buffaloarms.com/Williams_Gun_Sight_WGOS_Rear_Barrel_Sights_it-675297.aspx?TERM=wdos

If I can make the 5/16 work I'd like to get that one since it's the preferable configuration of the two.

So to recap, my main questions are: what is the proper height sight/range for my application (close-in shooting - accuracy of course is important but I do not need sights optimized for 50-100 yds+), and are the WDOS series set up to work with minimal hassle with the 10/22 (which has a fairly short distance between the dovetail and the breech)? Am I way off and/or missing something here?

Any other insight or experience, of course, would also be appreciated. However, I'm definitely not interested in peep sights or a different style of sight.

 

[scaatylobo]

FYI

I took a peep sight and used the rear most screw hole for the scope mount,then I folded the 'rear' sight down and it shoots SO very much better and accurate for me.

If that is anything you can use,its a very inexpensive way to get the feel of a military rifle and yet use the 10/22 [ one of THE best rifles ever made = in my not so humble opinion ].

 

[conw]

I solved the issue by calling Williams customer service. The rep I spoke with said that 3/16" WDOS blades in their standard WDOS base work fine with the Ruger 10/22 factory front sight and recommended them over the other size blades. He was very helpful.

After some more conversation, he informed me there is an available .406" front sight with fiber optic insert, which looks great for my needs. I had looked for a FO front sight from Williams previously but a lot of them were overly complex (tubular, etc), so it was great to find a nice simple front sight. The part number for that is #56444.

 

[hardluk1]

Sound like you may want to check out Tech-Sight for the best open sight option out there. They can cover front and rear sights with a longer sight radius.
http://www.tech-sights.com/

 

[greyling22]

I'd the williams peep's over the tech sights any day. Tech sights are >> HUGE <<

yes, I know tech sights are easier to adjust and higher quality, but once set they both work the same and the williams takes up about half the real estate for half the cost.

And the taller height of the tech sights makes me float my head up off the stock some. boo!