Has Anyone Tried the Mojo Sight on a Mauser?

MountainDon · 11-21-2009, 04:22 PM

I have old eyes. Well, they're no older than the rest of me and they don't work as well as they did 30+ years ago, same as some other parts. The typical leaf and post sight as on a Mauser makes shooting life difficult for me.

I have used Lyman aperture sights on other rifles with great success. I have Czech VZ.24 and do not want to drill holes in it. So I ran across the Mojo sight and wondered i anyone here has any first hand experience?

Peep Sights by MOJO Sighting Systems

My only reservation is about it being way up the barrel, whereas a Lyman would be mounted further back and closer to the eye. The Mojo website is full of accolades, but that's to be expected. My paranoia gets the better of me at times.

Iron_Colonel · 11-22-2009, 12:49 AM

Here is an article written with these type sights on a Yugo M48. I have been thinking of some sights like this to try out on one of my Mosins or Mausers. HTH.

Collecting and Shooting the Surplus Rifle - Mojo Sighting Systems - Mauser Front and Rear Sights Report

99dragon99 · 11-22-2009, 08:35 AM

This looks really good. Anyone tried it?

SwedeSteve · 11-22-2009, 05:40 PM

I have a set on my Swede M38 and LOVE them !! Smartest thing I've ever done for these tired old eyes. It tightened my groups up considerably.

Iron_Colonel · 11-23-2009, 01:17 AM

So do they send you two circle sights, one for front AND back? Or is the rear a circle and the front a post type?

MountainDon · 11-23-2009, 02:01 AM

Rear sight only $60, rear and front $75, round numbers. Also available at Midwayusa. I think I'd go with the set as their front sight is taller and brings the POI down at the distances I'd be shooting at. Just have to save up the money.

SwedeSteve · 11-23-2009, 08:57 AM

Like I said, it was the best investment I ever made for mine. But I grew up with a M16A1 and A2, and I really shoot a peep much better.

group17 · 11-23-2009, 10:19 AM

If your eyes are as old as mine just put a scope on it. I used a no drill Aim sports weaver rail which replaces the back ladder sight. No drilling required. Works wonders on my targeting. The scope and replaceable mount cost under $75and work like a champ.
AIM 2-7X32 Extended Eye Relief Scope With Mounting Rings
Mauser Weaver Rail Attachment

MountainDon · 11-23-2009, 11:52 AM

Hey there group 17, I'm glad you posted that. I've looked at that very mount, that very same idea of a "scout" scope setup. True it doesn't look as original, but it sure would make seeing and hitting the target the very best.

Have you had good luck with that scope holding it's zero?

Thanks. Nice looking Mauser BTW.

SwedeSteve · 11-23-2009, 12:35 PM

It's an ad from AIM I think.

MountainDon · 11-23-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

It's an ad from AIM I think.

Yes, it is. I didn't look at the background close enough.

group17 · 11-23-2009, 03:04 PM

That is from their ad.
Here is a photo of mine

I have been shooting it for a few months and so far no zero problems.

SwedeSteve · 11-27-2009, 12:45 PM

That looks nice !!

generoll · 12-11-2009, 09:51 PM

The MoJo sight works well as a peep sight. I'd stick with the rear sight as the double globes don't always work out for me anyway. The height may or may not be right for the rifle as well.

SwedeSteve · 12-12-2009, 12:10 PM

The MOJO is completely adjustable, so height is not an issue.

generoll · 12-12-2009, 08:41 PM

the height of the Mojo IS an issue. The first Mojo I got for my Mosin was too short. It was shooting 6" high at 100 yards with the rear sight all the way down. I contacted Mojo and they sold me a wedge and groove which raised my front sight.... too much. I had to raise the rear sight to it's maximum so that I was almost looking down at the front sight to get it to zero at 100 yards. I then put the original Mosin front sight on and took a file to the rifle range and worked on the Mosin sight until it was zeroed.

A few months ago I called Mojo to see if they had any other options and they now have a front globe that is about .050 higher than the original and that one will zero.

I don't know what sight is sent for the Swedes. If memory serves there is a difference between the M96/38 and the true M38. Whether or not the front globe is available and is the correct height is something I can't answer for Swedish Mausers.

I just bought an Elit Diopter for my M38 and am hopeful that will help shrink my patterns.

SwedeSteve · 12-14-2009, 07:48 AM

That Elit diopter is sweet !! Good luck with it !! I did not replace the front sight on my M38 just the rear. And it lined up nicely. Maybe just luck, I don't know.

generoll · 12-14-2009, 03:43 PM

I bought a slightly higher front sight from Brownells for my M38. We'll see what happens when I get my Swede back.

samuelreeder · 01-03-2010, 04:20 PM

I saw a peep sight that replaced the back end of the bolt, I think the entire striker. It was on an argentine mauser that had been sporterized, it was a 9.3x62 mauser, beautiful gun. anyhow the gunsmith selling it didn't know where it had come from, just that it was on the gun when he bought it. I worry a bit because it would move with the bolt and striker, but it put the peep more where it would be on an m-16, which is what I am used to shooting, at least before they gave us ACOG's.

gandog56 · 01-03-2010, 11:01 PM

No, but put a set on my SKS, and they worked good.

Then I broke down and got the pair of glasses I really needed, anyways.