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.
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- Thread starter hootywho
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I'd check my group first. Make sure it's grouping to your standards. Then I would adjust sights.
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.
Also try different powder, black horn is what I switched to.
Wobblyshot1
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It's simple....you will need to either raise your front sight or lower your rear. Really not enough info given here.
CHRIS WILSON
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If it's simply shooting high but otherwise grouping well....simply adjust your sights.
backyardtndeer
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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.
