i certainly need more experience with my irons...when i was able to afford optics, thats what i started shooting. i can shoot decent with the irons but i know there is a lot more for me to learn
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i certainly need more experience with my irons...when i was able to afford optics, thats what i started shooting. i can shoot decent with the irons but i know there is a lot more for me to learn
Most folks find aperture sights easier to shoot than open sights.
Your sight picture should look like this:
Are you focusing on the front sight post? The basic fundamentals for sighting are the same for aperture and open sights. Good groups can be had by either sight:
A little off topic, a 15 shot 100 yd group with a Type 38 Arisaka (it was too nice not to shoot yesterday)
Try snapping in.
No problem!
It is far easier to show that graphic than try to explain it.
ETA- the left image is a center hold... you might want to start with a 6 o'clock hold shown on the right. It will be easier to obtain a consistent sight picture.
Last edited by Deputy Dan; 03-09-12 at 19:13. Reason: added info
That's not all that bad for 75 yards with irons.
With a 100 yard zero you will be about 1/4 inch low at 75.
I would recommend going with a different target though, here's what I use:
http://www.reloadbench.com/pdf/files...0on%20Grid.pdf
Thank you for posting the target I will start using this now. I want to purchase an aim point T-1 eventually but first I want to get to a good level of skill with irons before I move to a scope. Don't get me wrong I use a scope for hunting and such but, I want to learn the irons pretty bad.
Also make sure you are using the small aperature for zeroing and precision shooting.
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3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division
2002-2006
OIF 1 and 3
IraqGunz:
No dude is going to get shot in the chest at 300 yards and look down and say "What is that, a 3 MOA group?"
Quick note:
I definately prefer a 100 meter zero for optics, but I do a different zero for irons.
I zero 2" high at 100 meters (or yards).
It reduces the necessity to hold-over out to 200, where the target can be obscured by the front sight.
I actually picked up the concept from Paul Howe (article here:
http://www.combatshootingandtactics....llpictures.pdf ) though IIRC he zeroes 3" high at 100 yards.
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