How To Adjust Iron Sights

Published on July 28, 2018
Duration: 17:44

This video provides a comprehensive guide to adjusting iron sights on firearms. It explains the fundamental principles of sight alignment, emphasizing that adjustments are personal. Key takeaways include rules for windage and elevation adjustments on both front and rear sights, with specific advice for rifles and handguns. The content also touches on common issues with military surplus firearms and practical tips for making adjustments safely.

Quick Summary

For rear sight windage, move the sight in the direction you want the bullet impact to move. If hitting left, move the rear sight right. For front sights, move the sight in the opposite direction of where you want the bullet to go; to move impact left, drift the front sight right.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Sight Adjustment
  2. 01:30Demonstration Setup Explained
  3. 02:28Rear Sight Windage Adjustments
  4. 04:00Front Sight Windage Adjustments
  5. 05:56Rifle Elevation Adjustments (Rear)
  6. 08:35Front Sight Elevation Adjustments
  7. 11:09Military Surplus Sight Issues
  8. 13:23Practical Adjustment Tips & Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rule for adjusting rear iron sights for windage?

For rear sight windage adjustments, you move the sight in the same direction you want the bullet's impact to move. If your shots are consistently hitting to the left of your point of aim, you need to move the rear sight to the right.

How do you adjust front iron sights for windage?

When adjusting front sights for windage, the rule is to move the sight in the opposite direction of where you want the bullet's impact to go. To shift your impact to the left, you would drift the front sight to the right.

What's the difference in adjusting rifle elevation versus front sight elevation?

On rifles, raising the rear sight increases the bore angle for longer range, while lowering it brings impact down. Conversely, a higher front sight actually lowers the point of impact, and a shorter front sight raises it.

Why do military surplus rifles often shoot high at 100 yards?

Many military surplus rifles, such as the Mosin Nagant or K31, were originally zeroed for longer distances like 200 or 300 meters. At closer ranges like 100 yards, this can result in shots hitting high, often requiring a taller front sight to correct.

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