Finally out in the backyard shooting. Bottom line is the aperture sight is right on and very easy to use. The downside to its placement is it really isn’t low enough to fold it down and use the normal sight effectively. Given that the aperture sight is so effective I really can’t see messing with it’s placement. In low light conditions I have 3 peep hole settings. Yes it’s unorthodox but certainly not as evasive as a factory install. I will just take it off and stabilize and fill any cracks. In a way this sight is part of the history of this rifle, I bet done by the owner many years ago? At least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
The power was excellent as well I was over 600 FPS with 7.9 grain pellets. Certainly a easier rifle to shoot than the longer heavier Standard. I’m ready for my vintage bell target. May be a long wait here in the US.
Last edited by 45flint; 09-07-2020 at 10:23 PM.
We were actually set to have the first vintage shoot at a local Airgun show here in my home State next month but the show got Crona Virused. Maybe next year. I saw a Utube of a English Bell target at a indoor sporting club they had modern 10 meter target rifles just didn’t seem right! Lol
Last edited by 45flint; 10-07-2020 at 09:32 AM.
Another antique air rifle in fantastic condition you now have in your collection,well done!Doubtless,as Danny mentions above America as a destination for air guns back in the first half of the twentieth century was the ideal place to ensure they would be shot twice and then stored forever by the disappointed owner! Perfectly understandable when in a country unafflicted by draconian firearms laws a plethora of very nice rimfire rifles and pistols were and still are easily available,(not to mention the bigger calibres)!
For me the the Light Pattern is one of the nicest springers BSA ever made.
that is a lovely rifle what a nice find
If you wanted to lower it this was how I did mine:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7v3vnwh...d=ypawlaoira2h
Quite easy really.
Although with the large aperture available for low light you might not have a need to see the rearsight with it folded down anyway.
Cheers,
Matt
I’m in the process of cleaning and gluing back a chip that fell out as I took off the sight last night. The bevel was shallow but expertly level and clean, makes me now wonder if a amateur did this? If so a amateur with excellent tools? I know I can use glue to stabilize any cracking and in gluing the chip back no one will even notice any issue. Your inset was so well done and would eliminate the wood on my rifle that was damaged. That is tempting for sure given it is more factory. Thanks for your pics. You have some skills my friend! I will play with the open sights today as the aperture is now removed but a major joy of this rifle is that fascinating aperture sight. Realisticly I will always be using it, so I am not sure there is a real need to change things?
Final blending wood wax filler into repair
Last edited by 45flint; 10-07-2020 at 08:03 PM.
I guess if you look at the sight you could extrapolate how deep the recess into the stock should be by the yard markings on the sight? I’m zeroed and am probably over a 1/8 inch below the 10 yard mark? Not a exact science but you have to assume the factory had specs. for depth for a factory install? The detail and quality of these little sights is pretty cool.
Looks like it’s set on it’s lowest setting? so if you can wind the sightplate up to 25yds you should be able to lower the base plate by a similar amount.
Personally I’d zero it to be bang on for 15-20 yds, then if you have any upward adjustment left on the sightplate you can lower the base plate by recessing into the stock by that amount.
A 15-20yd zero should set it up so you aim under the target at 10, straight on at 15-25 and slightly higher 30-35yds.
Cheers,
Matt
Hi Steve what a beautiful rifle. Great find. Enjoy. Cheers, Louis
After a week these Lights are a wonderful rifle. Such a lighter feel from my standard and very accurate. Just started to add a 40 yard target to my backyard range. Hit that 2 inch plate on the second try, I could barely see it! I can see why these rifles still have a following today, just a functional grace to them and tap loading will always be my favorite. The design of the 21b allowed me to flip through the aperature sizes while aiming with a flip of the thumb for quick comparisons. Pretty unique.