Planning on going to the range this weekend to sight in my new CVA Wolf, I have yet to shoot it. What is the correct way to sight in a new ML. What yardage do I start at. Just looking for everyones method in sighting in for the first time. What should I use between shots to clean the barrel?
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RE: Taking new ML to the range for the first time.
With a scope, I start them at 13 yards. I want a dead center bull at that distance. With open sights, I start at 15 yards and then move back to 25, 50, 75, & 100. I pick what distance I want and sight to that distance.
Also remember, don't start cranking sights (other then to get it close) until you have a load worked up. So swab with Windex with Ammonia between shots. Be sure to dry patch after your damp patch. Take your time, and don't expect it to fall into place in the first ten minutes. It does happen but it is rare.
what kind of powder are you shooting and projectiles have you picked?
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RE: Taking new ML to the range for the first time.
I used caygads suggestion on sighting in and it worked. That wolf is excellent and I beleive Dave has some experience w/ the gun.... IMine likes 83 grains of loose T7 and 250 grain SW. That gun does not like pushed hard.
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RE: Taking new ML to the range for the first time.
Couple more questions. First, I have several different things that I am going to try. I have about 4 or 5 different bullets, the loose powder, and I also have some pellets that I am going to try. We will have to wait and see what the gun likes.
Ok, my biggest question is, we cant use scopes in Mn, so it will be open sights. Now when I start out at 15 yards, you say not to start adjusting the sights. So do I just wait until I find a combination that hits in the same spot with a few shots, even if say they are hitting to the left or right, and then adjust the sights? Thanks for the help guys, I cant wait to get out there and shoot it.
Also, you say to use windex and amonia between shots, what mixing ratio do I use?
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RE: Taking new ML to the range for the first time.
I was just trying to suggest some simple things like the Windex. There are lots of things you can use. I personally make a solution of 50/50 mix of car windshield washer fluid and mix that with isopropyl alcohol. This makes a good swab for most powders.
When I mean do not be to quick to start cranking the sights.. at 15 yards that rifle should shoot almost a hole as a group. When I helped sight in my friends, we found 80 grains of Triple Se7en ( or was it Pyrodex RS) and a 240 grainXTP shot excellent groups. By his fifth shot, the group was so tight, I made an adjustment and lucked out, putting him dead on the bull. He's never adjusted it since.
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"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, a total wreck, screaming Yahoo, with a big smile on your face."
Taking new ML to the range for the first time.
or was it Pyrodex RS) and a 240 grainXTP shot excellent groups. By his fifth shot, the group was so tight, I made an adjustment and lucked out, putting him dead on the bull. He's never adjusted it since.
