Adjusting Your Sights

Published on August 20, 2015
Duration: 1:36

This video provides a straightforward guide on how to adjust firearm sights to correct the point of impact. It explains the 'rule of thumb' for moving rear sights in the same direction as the desired point of impact change, and front sights in the opposite direction. The instruction is presented by a firearms instructor from Top Guns in Tero, Indiana.

Quick Summary

To adjust firearm sights, remember this rule: move the rear sight in the direction you want the bullet's impact to go. For front sights, move them in the opposite direction of the desired impact change. This applies to both horizontal and vertical adjustments.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction: Sight Adjustment Problem
  2. 00:24Rear Sight Adjustment Rule
  3. 00:37Rear Sight Example: Moving Impact Right
  4. 00:45Vertical Sight Adjustments
  5. 00:54Front Sight Adjustment Rule
  6. 01:00Front Sight Example: Moving Impact Left
  7. 01:05Conclusion and Call for Requests

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you adjust a rear sight to change the point of impact?

To adjust the rear sight, move it in the same direction you want the bullet's point of impact to go. If your shots are hitting left and you want them to move right, you would move the rear sight to the right. This principle also applies to vertical adjustments.

What is the rule for adjusting a front sight?

When adjusting the front sight, the rule is opposite to the rear sight. You move the front sight in the opposite direction of where you want the bullet's point of impact to move. For instance, to move impact to the left, you'd adjust the front sight to the right.

Where can I get firearms training and sight adjustment services?

Top Guns, located in Tero, Indiana, offers firearms training and services, including assistance with sight adjustments. They provide quick tips and are available for client needs.

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