Videos tagged with Front Sight Adjustment

This video explains how to properly zero a rifle using a bulls-eye target. It details specific adjustments for the M16A1 and M4 rifles, emphasizing the importance of aligning shots with the target's designated impact zones for both near (25m) and far (300m) zeroing. Understanding the value of sight clicks in Minute of Angle (MOA) is crucial for effective zeroing.

This guide details advanced field maintenance and adjustment techniques for the AK47 platform, leveraging its built-in features and cleaning kit for tasks typically requiring specialized tools. Instruction comes from AK Operators Union, a recognized authority on the AK platform in the US, demonstrating practical applications for common issues like stubborn levers, handguard removal, and sight adjustments.

This guide details how to perform a field strip of an AR-15 platform rifle, emphasizing the use of a loaded cartridge as a tool for disassembly, front sight adjustment, and takedown pin manipulation, as demonstrated by an expert instructor. It also highlights the function of the drainage grommet in the A2 buttstock.

This guide details a practical, albeit temporary, method for adjusting firearm front sight height using a common zip tie. By incrementally trimming a zip tie placed on the muzzle, shooters can approximate the correct sight height to correct elevation issues before filing the actual front sight. This technique is particularly useful for quick adjustments when precise tools are unavailable, emphasizing a DIY approach to firearm tuning.

This guide details how to zero AK-47 iron sights for both elevation and windage, a crucial skill for accurate shooting. It emphasizes using the correct tools and understanding the inverse relationship between sight post movement and point of impact. The process is presented as achievable in under 60 seconds with practice, drawing on expertise from a highly regarded AK expert.

This guide details the proper adjustment of AK-47 iron sights, correcting common misconceptions. Expert instruction from GUNBROS emphasizes that the rear sight leaf is for elevation adjustment, not vertical orientation, and that both front and rear sights are adjustable for windage and elevation to achieve a proper zero. Always prioritize firearm safety by ensuring the weapon is unloaded before any adjustments.

This video details the process of sighting in a Century Arms VSKA rifle. The reviewer used an SKS sight alignment tool to correct a leftward point of impact by drifting the front sight. After adjustments, the rifle demonstrated reliable performance with zero malfunctions over approximately 350-400 rounds, achieving decent accuracy at 50 yards.

This guide details how to precisely adjust the windage of an M1A or M1 Garand's front sight. It involves calculating the required adjustment based on rear sight corrections, measuring the existing front sight overhang with calipers, and physically moving the front sight to a new, precise position. This is a permanent adjustment for ammunition changes, with field adjustments made via the rear sight.

This video demonstrates emergency gunsmithing techniques for AK-pattern rifles. It explains how an AK can function without a gas tube and how to create a temporary one using cardboard and duct tape. Additionally, it details how to adjust the front sight for windage and elevation using improvised tools like a spent shell casing, a rock, and the AK cleaning kit's screwdriver.

This video provides a first look at the Rock Island AL3.1, a 2-inch barrel .357 Magnum revolver. It highlights unique features like an adjustable double-action trigger pull accessible via a side plate screw and a pinned front sight for zeroing. The review compares it to a Smith & Wesson J-frame, noting its slightly larger size and weight, which contributes to better controllability.

This guide details how to zero an AK-47, drawing on the expertise of SGM(RET) US Army Special Forces Karl Erickson. It covers setting the rear sight, achieving proper sight alignment, making front sight adjustments for windage and elevation, and the importance of confirming zero at distance. The video emphasizes using a 25-yard zero as a baseline for accurate shooting.

This review of the Zastava-produced Tanker Mauser Model 63, imported by Mitchell's Mausers, highlights its compact size, quality construction, and historical appeal. The video details a common issue with the standard front sight height, which requires modification for accurate 100-yard zeroing, and discusses the rifle's shooting characteristics, collectibility, and potential for modern use. The presenter emphasizes its value as a unique piece in the Mauser lineage.