Sighting In Help

[hootywho]

I'm currently sighting in a new powder/bullet/open sight combo. Currently shooting 110gr of 777 with 270gr Platinum Powerbelts. I had to convert to loose powder, open sights and non-saboted bullets for my trip out west this fall. I was shooting fairly high at 50 yards and really high at 100 yards, probably 6" and 10" respectively. Should I back off the powder and/or adjust my rear sight accordingly? I'm just trying to get dialed in as efficiently as possible. Thanks, in advance.

 

[Jcalder]

I'd check my group first. Make sure it's grouping to your standards. Then I would adjust sights.

 

[smyrnagc]

Have you experimented with other volumes of powder? Often times you can find the rifles sweet spot working loads from 90 - 110 in 5 grain increments to get much better consistency.

 

[TNGRIZZLY_]

Also try different powder, black horn is what I switched to.

 

[mike243]

I would go 300g -350g as the critters tend to be bigger out there unless its a speed goat hunt

 

[Wobblyshot1]

It's simple....you will need to either raise your front sight or lower your rear. Really not enough info given here.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

If it's simply shooting high but otherwise grouping well....simply adjust your sights.

 

[backyardtndeer]

I'd check my group first. Make sure it's grouping to your standards. Then I would adjust sights.

This is exactly what I do. I would not change the powder loads until I knew whether or not my groupings were tight. Get the sights right first though. Shoot at least a 3 or 4 shot group and adjust the elevation accordingly. Once you have your sights where you want them, then work up loads for best accuracy.