Sight in-sight needed

GKT

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O.K....another newbie question.

I bought a 686+ a couple months ago and am loving it (my first gun).

I'm tending to shoot a bit high which is due mostly to my trigger pull. But at what point do I look at adjusting the sights? And if I do adjust them, how do I go about sighting it in?

Any help would be appreciated!
 
GKT,

You probably need to get hold of a pistol rest and try as much as possible to get you out of the loop. Try to establish the mechanical accuracy of the gun.

Second, if it is grouping around the center with the rest and you determine that you are the problem, then you may benefit from instruction. If you aren't a new shooter and feel confident in correcting your own bad habits, then go to Bullseye Pistols online and click on the "Error Correction and Analysis" hot link. There you will find the "Wheel of Misfortune". It can be used to improve.

You must be analytic with yourself and that is difficult. Try some of the wheel's suggestions, even if you don't think that's the problem.

An experienced shooter at the range with you, watching you shoot and making suggestions is a much better way to improve, though.

Also, a qualified instructor is worth more than you pay.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>And if I do adjust them, how do I go about sighting it in?[/quote]

Simply put, move the rear sight the way you want the bullet impact to move. How much? 'Don't know anything about the 686. But if you do adjust sights, do it with a pistol rest.
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Sensop

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[This message has been edited by sensop (edited February 27, 2000).]
 
Thanks for the tip, Sensop! I appreciate it. I'll check that site out today.

Thanks again,

GKT
 
Sensop's post was excellent. Only thing I can add is that the zero is dependant on the ammo as well. Figure out what your "serious" load is and zero for that.

Different bullet weights and sometimes brands will group different places.

Giz
 
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