{"id":18466,"date":"2021-06-03T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/03\/arisaka-type-99-to-500yds-practical-accuracy-why-did-japanese-use-those-sights\/"},"modified":"2021-06-03T10:01:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T15:01:00","slug":"arisaka-type-99-to-500yds-practical-accuracy-why-did-japanese-use-those-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/03\/arisaka-type-99-to-500yds-practical-accuracy-why-did-japanese-use-those-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"Arisaka Type 99 to 500yds: Practical Accuracy (Why did Japanese use those sights?!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qG3yOLvXKkU?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slateblackindustries.com\/service\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.slateblackindustries.com\/service\/newsletter\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Arisaka Type 99 short rifle is often attributed with one of the strongest actions, with some of the best mitigating gas escapes to deal with an overcharged cartridge&#8230; but what about the rest of the rifle?<\/p>\n<p>The Imperial Japanese Army decided to put a wide aperture rear sight tha thas an anti-aircraft capabilty, with a slick &#8220;cock-on-close&#8221; straight bolt Mauser type action. <\/p>\n<p>We delve into the effectiveness of these sights, but most importantly, why did the IJA decide on this radical departure from the standard type rifle sights of the era? <\/p>\n<p>(TLDR: the sights aren&#8217;t amazing for targets, but VERY FAST, and well suited for the IJA&#8217;s fighting doctrine) <\/p>\n<p>A special thanks to Brandon from The Gun Room for loaning us his rifle, and then transferring the Type 99 that I purchased, and thank you to Othias from @C&#038;Rsenal for putting quality Arisaka information out there, and also helping with our research. <\/p>\n<p>Opening Music: <br \/>&#8220;Jantrax &#8211; Ronin&#8221; is under a Creative Commons license Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/<\/a><br \/>Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6R85pUD2wbw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/6R85pUD2wbw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More C&#038;Rsenal Arisaka content: <br \/>Arisaka Type 38<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/beDlh_1tBHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/beDlh_1tBHE<\/a><br \/>Arisaka Type 99 rear sights<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/y2EkEsvwARE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/y2EkEsvwARE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Consider supporting us via Patreon ?  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/9HoleReviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/9HoleReviews<\/a> (you an also access the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard here)<\/p>\n<p>Observer setup seen here powered by: <br \/>&#8211; Vortex Optics Razor HD Spotting Scope 27-60&#215;85 Angled<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M3zTGP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M3zTGP<\/a><br \/>&#8211; Vortex Optics Pro GT Tripod<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2X7j6sL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2X7j6sL<\/a><br \/>&#8211; Phone Skope Lollipop Universal Digiscoping kit<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZK50zk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZK50zk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have a discount for Slate Black Industries MLOK accessories! <br \/>? www (dot) slateblackindustries (dot) com <br \/>Discount code: 9HOLE<\/p>\n<p>Shopping with this link costs you nothing, but provides us with equipment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=sbi09-20<br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=sbi09-20<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Distance Conversions: <br \/>150y &#8211; 137m<br \/>200y &#8211; 182m<br \/>250y &#8211; 229m<br \/>300y &#8211; 274m<br \/>350y &#8211; 320m<br \/>400y &#8211; 366m<br \/>450y &#8211; 411m<br \/>500y &#8211; 457m<\/p>\n<p>This video&#8217;s editing by Agency Communications LLC<br \/>Music by Tyops (THANKS!!!)<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________________<br \/>We love mail:<br \/>9 Hole Reviews<br \/>21175 Tomball Pkwy. 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