Getting the Sights Close on the Shootists Anniversary Gun

[JimT]

Had a few moments at the Range this morning. Got it sighted pretty close with some 800 to 900 fps loads. I fired a couple of my heavy 300 gr. loads but they hurt when you are shooting sitting down! And I don't enjoy the recoil anymore. Sticking with the standard velocity loads.

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[Scott Tschirhart]

That certainly looks like you are on.

[JimT]

I used 3 different bullets at close to the same velocity ..

the Keith SWC - 260 gr. - with Unique
the SSK270 - 270 gr. - with Green Dot
the #452664 - 250 gr. - with 700X

They all hit pretty much the same place ...

Here is the SSK target

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[Scott Tschirhart]

I’m looking to stick with revolver loads at around 800-900 fps and around 1000 or so in the Marlin.

I figure that’s plenty.

[JimT]

Me too. My old shoulders just don't like the quick sharp recoil anymore. And this is a fun gun. The whole family can enjoy it. The 250 gr. FP at 800 fps is pleasant to shoot and it's accurate. I have a bunch of them loaded up from the old CAS days. I never shot powder puff loads. The smokeless loads were at least 800 fps and my blackpowder loads were always a case full of blackpowder.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Easing that rear sight up a half turn at a time. Three shot groups at 30 yards.

[GunnyMack]

Just another half a turn or two and id say you will have it nicely centered.

[Scott Tschirhart]

A full turn to raise the impact at 100 a bit.

This gun really shoots! 8 gr 231 250 gr RNFP

Works just fine in the Colt as well.

I like to take my time and shoot a gun over the course of a few weeks before locking everything down.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Final adjustment before the Holiday.

If I have not said it, I’m really impressed with this rifle.