Removing rear sight

[tpcollins]

I bought a Remington Model 5 .22 last year and just replaced the rings today to bring the scope down closer to the barrel. But the rear sight is in the way and I can't get the scope cover past the rear sight. It looks like there's mounting screws to remove the base but I think I have to knock the leaf dovetail out with a drift to get to these (2) screws. Here's a picture, is this correct? Thanks.

 

[PetahW]

[It looks like there's mounting screws to remove the base but I think I have to knock the leaf dovetail out with a drift to get to these (2) screws. Here's a picture, is this correct?]

Yep.

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