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Long Range Shooting with the Percussion Small-Bore Muzzle Loading Target Rifle >> Target Rifles & Accessories >> Sights �How to ???
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Message started by Etienne_Brule on Oct 24^th, 2007, 1:46am

Title: Sights �How to ???
Post by Etienne_Brule on Oct 24^th, 2007, 1:46am

Hi,

I am new to LRML.

I am still waiting for a 45 Gibbs that should be home in a few weeks... I hope...

For now, I shoot round balls with a 54 Robinson with a Sharon barrel �(great...).

Just to get in mood...., I installed a USA 406 �Soule Type� Long Range Creedmoor on the tang:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/geraldbergeron/Pedersoli/Vernier.jpg

with a USA 463 Professional Hadley style Eye Piece:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/geraldbergeron/Pedersoli/HadleyEye.jpg

Beginner question:

Here is what I see:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/geraldbergeron/Pedersoli/VernierGB.jpg

Is there too much of space between the front sight and the Eye piece ??

If I make a little angle change, it is quite difficult to see the real difference ( red line ).

Am I doeing it the wrong way ? �any suggestion would be very welcome. � I want to be real ready when I will meet miss Gibbs.

Thank you for your attention and be sure that I read all your msg on this forum and on the mailing list, where I got the Long Range sickness..... This is GREAT !!

Gerald Bergeron m.d.
Quebec City.

Title: Re: Sights �How to ???
Post by David on Oct 24^th, 2007, 6:52am

Don't be afraid to let a lot of light in; the eye is remarkably sensitive and will align the sights correctly without having to go to small apertures. Avoid going too small such that the view of the foresight becomes hazy.

Similarly if you shoot with an aperture fore-sight element, ensure you have a wide ring of light between the aiming mark and element. If you only have a thin ring of light, then the aiming mark can actualy appear distorted and it will affect your aim.

David

Title: Re: Sights �How to ???
Post by belgmart on Oct 24^th, 2007, 9:28am

I can only confirm wat Davids says - the eye will automatically center front sight and target, and the additional light could actually be welcome... �Of course, the Hadley eyecup allows you to have some flexibility as to rear apertures, but it isn't a necessity.
BTW, don't you have a problem at short ranges with the rear sight? �Unless you front sight is mounted quite high.

Title: Re: Sights �How to ???
Post by Etienne_Brule on Oct 25^th, 2007, 1:42am

belgmart wrote:

...
BTW, don't you have a problem at short ranges with the rear sight? �Unless you front sight is mounted quite high.

I had to install the Lyman 3090116 17 ATC with: 0.854 height.

Thank you for the answers.

Gerald
Quebec city.