[Adam Helmer]

Contenderizer,

Yes, shooting high with military rifles is "the nature of the beast." The M1903 Springfield battle sight was zeroed to 440 yards; the P-17 is zeroed to 300 yards. Some Italian 6.5mm and 7.35mm rifles have a fixed rear sight zeroed to 300 yards.

As Gil said, soldiers did not often adjust their sights in the heat of battle. An old cliche with the M1903 was to "aim at the soldier's belt buckle" and then a hit was assured out to a quarter mile.

If you want to get a 100-yard point of aim/point of impact you will need to decide on what load you will standardize and then install a replacement (higher) front sight and file down as needed. Replacement front sight blades are available; measure your dovetail and check with Brownells.

Bayonets are occasionally available, but the prices are sky high, when you locate what you need. Hope this helps.

Adam