that way I feel like I got my money's worth and used the whole target............


This is where I bought the front sight adjustment tool, $18 and free shipping. It works well if
your sight is already broken free, had to use a punch on mine, then moved easily. Although it
does feel a little sloppy of a fit, it does work. And it seems to matter what year your M44 was
made, they make several to fit different rifles.
There are other companies that make similar tools, might want to shop around.
http://elby.yolasite.com/purchase-products.php