1895 30-40 shoots High

Don McManus

July 18, 2011 09:24

Finally took the 1895 in 30-40 out to play, and cannot lower the rear sight enough to get it within 12" at 100 yards.

It is repeatable and consistent, but a POI that is 12" above POA is a PITA.

Any thoughts?

EDIT:

Thank you, Hawk Curse:

It is an original, manufactured in 1901, and though there has been a hole drilled in the strap behind the receiver for (I assume) the addition of a tang sight, the remainder of the rifle appears to be correct. The front sight appears to be original, though I'll take a closer look, as it is possible someone lowered it to accommodate whatever sight was once installed on the strap. If get to it tonight, I'll post a photo of the front sight for confirmation.

EDIT 2:

Never thought of that, Bert. It may be a big part of, if not the answer - thank you.

IIRC, I was shooting 165 Grain jacketed soft points. I believe I have some 185s and 220s, and will give them a shot next weekend.

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  Hawk Carse

  July 18, 2011 09:34

  Taller front sight.
  There is no magic involved, you just have to change it out.
  Is this a repro you can mess with or an original you are reluctant to modify?

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  Bert H.

  July 18, 2011 10:10

  Hello Don,
  
  What weight bullet are you shooting? The factory sights and rifling twist rate were set up for the 220-grain round nosed bullet.

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  v35

  July 19, 2011 16:57

  Ditto.
  Taller front sight.
  Adjust for bullet and load you want to shoot.

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