KING358
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Hey folks,
I've got a question about my 1949 Winchester Model 94 in 30-30. I recently purchased the rifle, and would like to hunt with it a little bit this year. I loaded up some 120 gr. lever shock hammers, I have them shooting around 2,650 FPS. I am having trouble adjusting the sights to get the bullets on paper, even at 25 yards. I first sighted in the rifle at 25 yards with some Berry's 150 gr FP bullets that I loaded up for plinking, and they were just about dead on with the rear sight at mid height. When I went to the Hammers, I was shooting very high. I ended up bringing the rear sight all the way down, and they were still shooting about 8" high at 25 yards. I understand that for it to be sighted in at 100 yards, it should be a little high at 25 yards, but 8" seems excessive. Especially when I plan to use the rifle for short-range work in thicker areas. Anyone have any suggestions to get the rifle shooting closer to point of aim at 25 yards? I don't really want to permanently modify the sights or add a scope. Just looking to keep it a simple rifle, mainly for plinking and looking original, but able to take out hunting on the occasional day.
I've got a question about my 1949 Winchester Model 94 in 30-30. I recently purchased the rifle, and would like to hunt with it a little bit this year. I loaded up some 120 gr. lever shock hammers, I have them shooting around 2,650 FPS. I am having trouble adjusting the sights to get the bullets on paper, even at 25 yards. I first sighted in the rifle at 25 yards with some Berry's 150 gr FP bullets that I loaded up for plinking, and they were just about dead on with the rear sight at mid height. When I went to the Hammers, I was shooting very high. I ended up bringing the rear sight all the way down, and they were still shooting about 8" high at 25 yards. I understand that for it to be sighted in at 100 yards, it should be a little high at 25 yards, but 8" seems excessive. Especially when I plan to use the rifle for short-range work in thicker areas. Anyone have any suggestions to get the rifle shooting closer to point of aim at 25 yards? I don't really want to permanently modify the sights or add a scope. Just looking to keep it a simple rifle, mainly for plinking and looking original, but able to take out hunting on the occasional day.