Shooting to high

[ltmlt]

Hi,

I have a 99 Savage in 250-3000. It has a Lyman tang sight on it and at its lowest setting it shoots way too high. Do I have to replace the front sight or raise it. How can I correct this.
Thank you

[Big Al1]

Probably need a taller front sight, a little goes a long way! This was a common problem with old milsurps, most were zeroed for 250yards+. Taller front sight cures that.

[Fireball]

When you shoot a tang sight on a 99, you'll need to get a higher front sight, judging by what I see. I'm not a fan myself.

Be careful tapping front sights out of a dovetail if it's on a raised ramp that isn't integral to the barrel (is instead added on) Some were soldered on and can pop off. Stop progress and order a front sight pusher, nifty device worth the wait You'll feel like a pro the first time you effortlessly slide a sight out.

[ltmlt]

Thank guys, just ordered and received 2 different sight from Brownells, but could'n install them because they are too wide about .010MM to .015MM wider. Sent an email to Brownells and waiting to see what they suggest.

[JASmith]

Before swapping sights, check to see just how high the impacts are. I use the 6 O’Clock hold on pistol shooting and found that having the target visible makes a big difference in precise aiming.

So, if the impact is a few inches high at 100 yards, put the rabbit on top of the post. Similarly, put the top of of the post 1/3 of the way up a deer’s chest, etc.

Your personal calibration will of course depend on the game and ranges you plan to hunt.