[acarpenter]

Ok, so I finally took my 91/30 to the range today instead of just shooting out in the country at beer cans. It seems that it shoots about five inches to the right at 100 yds


Anyone know how I might be able to adjust the front sight so that I can take her hog hunting?
Any help is much appreciated!

[texnmidwest]

Quote:       Originally Posted by acarpenter

Ok, so I finally took my 91/30 to the range today instead of just shooting out in the country at beer cans. It seems that it shoots about five inches to the right at 100 yds Anyone know how I might be able to adjust the front sight so that I can take her hog hunting? Any help is much appreciated!

If your group is good and it is just shooting right then you can drift the front sight a little and move the point of impact on target. A little drift moves the point of impact a fair amount so move in small increments.

[jack007]

Quote:       Originally Posted by texnmidwest

If your group is good and it is just shooting right then you can drift the front sight a little and move the point of impact on target. A little drift moves the point of impact a fair amount so move in small increments.

Do you move it left ?

[texnmidwest]

Quote:       Originally Posted by jack007

Do you move it left ?

Nope. Need to move the front sight to the right. If you put the sights on target and it is hitting to the right that means that the front sight is left of the line of the bore. So, moving the front sight to the right should move the point of impact left.

[jack007]

Thanks; Tex

[Mooseman684]

move the front sight about .005 to the right should put you dead on at 100 yards !
Rich

[just_a_car]

Tex is doin' ya right.

When adjusting the front sight, follow the bullet impact. Hits right, move right. It's the opposite for the rear sight, which is not adjustable on a Mosin Nagant unless you purchase an aftermarket one with such features.

[texnmidwest]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Mooseman684

move the front sight about .005 to the right should put you dead on at 100 yards ! Rich

Moose is there a tool like an sks front sight tool that will make this adjustment easier? I think I have asked this question but can't remember the answer. I think I have see a tool like this before but not sure it was for a Mosin.

[Mooseman684]

Never saw a tool for them..I just use a brass Punch and hammer on the 91/30's...I like the Finns for the screw adjuster front sights !!!
Rich

[SwedeSteve]

Watcha mean the rear sight isn't adjustable? Whack it with a hammer, and I guarantee the poi will move dag nabbit! Sheeesh! Man them Finns were way ahead of most, except for us Swedes maybe!

[gandog56]

If it's way off, you just need a bigger hammer then, right?

[marion57]

Quote:       Originally Posted by gandog56

If it's way off, you just need a bigger hammer then, right?

dont be telling him that duh he belives you guys LOL

[texnmidwest]

I keep thinking that .005 of an inch is pretty much imperceptible.

[marion57]

imperceptible?? Gee Tex you never quit amaseing me!! you even speeled it right hehe

[texnmidwest]

Quote:       Originally Posted by marion57

imperceptible?? Gee Tex you never quit amaseing me!! you even speeled it right hehe

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