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Sighting in a Browning .22 auto rifle

jazzman111
While trying to sight in my Browning .22 auto (take-down) rifle, I found that even though I set the sights to hit as low as possible, it always shot about 4 - 5" high. I was shooting at an indoor range, the distance I would guess was about 50'. A guy at the gunshop where I bought the rifle said it was hitting that high the rifle wasn't designed to shoot at such a close range. (I think that's BS) But there is play where the gun comes apart that I can't seem to adjust out. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? Another thought, this is a Belgian Browning Semi-auto made in 1970. I had to order a rear sight from Browning because the original had been taken off to make room for a scope, which I took off. Is it possible I have the wrong rear sight for that year rifle?
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  • nmyers
    I don't know the year that Browning switched from the "wheel" sight to the flip sight, but that may well be your problem. There are several ways to compensate for sight alignment problems, but none that I would attempt at home. I think that you need to visit a gunsmith.

    Depending upon the model you have, there are 2 ways to tighten the barrel. On one model the serrated ring located just forward of the breech end of the barrel is merely turned. First, remove the barrel from the the receiver. Then, holding the barrel with the muzzle pointed away from you, turn the adjusting ring to the left(counter-clockwise) the space of one notch. An audible click will be heard for each notch the ring is turned. Reassemble the rifle & check for fit. Repeat if still loose. If you overtighten, just reverse the operation by turning the adjustment ring 1 or more notches clockwise.

    On other models where the adjustment ring will not turn against click tension, remove the forearm by unscrewing the forearm screw. Push the barrel lock rearward far enough to enable the tooth on the barrel lock to clear the serrated notches in the barrel adjustment ring. Turn the adjusting ring the required # of notches. There will be no audible click on this model. Push the barrel lock forward in place so that its tooth locks in a serration of the adjusting ring. Replace the forearm.

    Neal
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  • jazzman111
    Neal:
    I'm wondering about whether a wheel type rear sight is the regulation sight for my 1970 Belgian model. But I do know the instructions say not getting a good, snug fit at the disassembly point will definitely affect accuracy. I'm thinking that's probably the main culprit. I've tried the steps you described numerous times and can't seem to come up with a fit that is solid enough to prevent substantial up and down wiggle. So I've called the gunshop where I bought it and the owner said to bring it in and he'd take care of it for me. Guess that's my next step. Thanks for your "on target" response.

    Jim
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