Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
10-29-2006, 01:26 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
I bought a very nice Winchester Model 670 in .270 caliber. I put a Bushnell Sportsman 3X9 scope on it with the high scope rings so that I can still use the open sights. I am having a very hard time getting the gun to shoot consistant groups. I mean, one shot will be 3 inches high and to the2 to theleftand the next shot will be aninch low and to the 3 to the right. I am shooting 130 grain Winchester Power Point rounds at 75 yards and using a Site and Clean gun rest to keep steady before I squeeze the trigger. I took this scope off from my 223 which I had sited in pretty well with no problems and the scope is only about a year old now. I have been shooting for nearly 30 years now and am a pretty descent shot so this is baffling me.
10-29-2006, 02:12 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
MM300, your on a roll tonight[&:]. Can't see what point your post has..out with a bang mentality I suppose[&o].
TUK101, loose the see thru mounts they are weak and known for such occurances. Also they mount the scope very high causing many to loose a good check weld and ulitmately hindering their shooting ability. Either you need a scope or don't. As far as the site and clean rest try sandbags instead, I tried a buddies and it was anything but STEADY from my perspective. Try another load in comparison.
Good Luck
TUK101, loose the see thru mounts they are weak and known for such occurances. Also they mount the scope very high causing many to loose a good check weld and ulitmately hindering their shooting ability. Either you need a scope or don't. As far as the site and clean rest try sandbags instead, I tried a buddies and it was anything but STEADY from my perspective. Try another load in comparison.
Good Luck
10-29-2006, 02:38 AM
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RE: Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
MM, Again, I am very sorry about the loss of your friend, but you have no reason to take it out on folks here.
I think this is supposed to be a site for HELPING people out and enjoying others that have similar interests to us.
I think this is supposed to be a site for HELPING people out and enjoying others that have similar interests to us.
10-29-2006, 02:42 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
Quote from your thread about your friend, was whatI was referencing.
I still don't see what point your post has?
Must have come from another debate you had with this poster
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I am done with this poor excuse for a website and have made many friends here, thank you all for the support.
Must have come from another debate you had with this poster
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10-29-2006, 11:24 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
Maybe that is how MM has racked up 500+ posts in a month. I have never claimed to be a gun expert. I am an experienced gun enthusiest at the very most. I will try a couple of sand bags and see if that helps any. If that doesnt then I will loose the scope and rings. Thanks for your help and if anybody has any other tips keep them coming.
10-29-2006, 11:35 AM
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RE: Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
TUK101, loose the see thru mounts they are weak and known for such occurances. Also they mount the scope very high causing many to loose a good check weld and ulitmately hindering their shooting ability.
10-29-2006, 11:40 AM
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RE: Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
Before loosing anything , try remounting the whole thing. Make sure your rings are in alignment and not torquing the scope tube. Also I agree with getting rid of the see thru mounts, they are weaker and do hinder the ability to shoot a rifle well. Also does the rifle seem to wander with the open sights as well, if so look into the bedding of the stock.
10-29-2006, 01:58 PM
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RE: Whats the best way to sight in a gun? Having problems sighting in new gun.
I have tried sighting in with my Site and Clean gun rest, and was also rather inconsistent. I think it is sturdy enough, but I also think the shape and positioning ofit makes consistent cheek-to-stock placement difficult. Definitely try the sand bags before changing anything.