How can I fix the iron sights? It shoots low and to the right consistantly.
Would an adjustible peep sight fix the problem? Does it need to go to a gun smith?
First of all, distinguish between 'inaccurate" and "not zeroed." If the rifle is shooting large, irregular groups it is inaccurate -- and that's not the sight's fault. If it is shooting reasonabley small groups, but they aren't hitting near the aiming point, the rifle isn't zeroed. You can't correct inaccuracy with the sights.
To zero the sights, raise the rear sight using the stepped elevator in the sight. This should allow you to correct for elevation.
To correct for windage, get a small brass or nylon rod, place it against the sight dovetail and tap it gently with a small hammer. Since the gun is shooting to the
right, tap the rear sight to the
left. If that doesn't quite get it, you may have to tap the front sight over a bit. Tap the front sight to the
right -- the opposite direction from the rear sight.
Check the upper rear corner of the receiver -- you may see two small screws there. If so, those are filler screws for the receiver sight mounting holes. Simply purchase the appropriate peep sight, unscrew the filler screws and screw on the peep sight.
If there are no receiver sight mounting holes, you can use the scope mounting holes -- order a Williams 5D receiver sight (# 774-488) available from Midway for about $35 - $40.
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