How do I sight in iron sights?
10-22-2002 | 10:09 AM
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From: Williamstown, wv USA
How do I sight in iron sights?
I have never done this before because I have always used a scope. I have a 35 Remington and am wanting to know how to sight it in at 100 yards... but don't know HOW to adjust the sights and so forth. Any information would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!
10-22-2002 | 12:49 PM
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From: Clermont FL USA
RE: How do I sight in iron sights?
WV, There is a Lyman 66 peep sight on EBAY right now. They are fully adjustable, just like a scope. They are much easier on the eyeballs than buckhorns.
In the meantime, most buckhorns are on a ladder for height adjustment. As far as left & right, unless the sights have been bumped they shouldn't be far off. If they are, they can be tapped with a brass punch in the direction you want. Good luck and if you change your mind about keeping it, let me know<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>.
In the meantime, most buckhorns are on a ladder for height adjustment. As far as left & right, unless the sights have been bumped they shouldn't be far off. If they are, they can be tapped with a brass punch in the direction you want. Good luck and if you change your mind about keeping it, let me know<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>.
10-22-2002 | 06:01 PM
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From: Body in SE WI, mind in U.P.
RE: How do I sight in iron sights?
You move the rear sight in the direction you want the point of impact to go. If you are hittig low, move the sight up. If you are hitting high, move the sight to a lower position. Same thing with windage if the rear sight is adjustable for windage.
If the rear sight isn't adjustable for windage, you need to move the front sight in the opposite direction you want the point of impact to change to. If you shots are hitting left of the bullseye, move the sight to the right and vice versa.
For shooting open sights, use the "pumpkin on a post" sight picture, with the bullseye on top of the front sight. Keep your focus on the front sight, the rear sight and target should look fuzzy with the proper sight picture.
If you need to adjust the windage at the front sight, tap the sight over with a hammer and a brass punch. Support the sight and muzzle of the barrel or else you won't be able to move the sight, or you might actually break the sight base off the barrel if its welded on.
Good luck!
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If the rear sight isn't adjustable for windage, you need to move the front sight in the opposite direction you want the point of impact to change to. If you shots are hitting left of the bullseye, move the sight to the right and vice versa.
For shooting open sights, use the "pumpkin on a post" sight picture, with the bullseye on top of the front sight. Keep your focus on the front sight, the rear sight and target should look fuzzy with the proper sight picture.
If you need to adjust the windage at the front sight, tap the sight over with a hammer and a brass punch. Support the sight and muzzle of the barrel or else you won't be able to move the sight, or you might actually break the sight base off the barrel if its welded on.
Good luck!
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10-23-2002 | 08:28 PM
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From: Piedmont OK USA
RE: How do I sight in iron sights?
Well like I said on the other posts, "you are kidding?" But just in case you didn't get it with the other posts here is a great website on the subject.
http://www.mcrgo.org/reference_lib_how_2_sightin.htm
Happy Shooting,
Sooner
"Size isn't important, but it HELPS!!!"
http://www.mcrgo.org/reference_lib_how_2_sightin.htm
Happy Shooting,
Sooner
"Size isn't important, but it HELPS!!!"
