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12/29/2008 1:36:06 PM EDT
My rear sight on my M1 Garand seems a bit off.  With the windage at center, it shoots left by about +/- 3MOA @ 100yds.  I compensated by adjusting the windage to the right.  It currently is between the first and second mark on the right of center.  Is there anyway to adjust this so the windage is closer to center?  I guess it's not a huge deal, but just wondering if anyone else has to have their windage off one way or the other?  This is the only rifle I have with iron sights, so if this is normal let me know.

Thanks.
12/29/2008 1:51:44 PM EDT
[#1]
Move your front sight.
12/29/2008 3:38:54 PM EDT
[#2]
+1 on the front sight move.  The gas cylinder base was made wider to allow the front sight to be moved a little and get a zero.  Put your rear at mechanical zero, shoot and adjust the front sight till you are happy.
12/29/2008 6:04:01 PM EDT
[#3]
Center your rear sight, then shoot and adjust your front sight accordingly.
12/29/2008 6:27:42 PM EDT
[#4]
I didn't know I could move the front sight.  I have a manual, I'm assuming it will say in there how to adjust it.  If not, can someone give me a quick run down on how to adjust the front sight?

Thanks
12/29/2008 7:03:04 PM EDT
[#5]
1) Find allen wrench that fits the screw in the front sight.

2) move rear sight to the center of the scale.

3) shoot at a target.

4) move front sight the SAME way your bullet hits...ie if it shoots to the right, move the front to the right etc..

5) tighten the front and shoot again and see what you need to do then.
12/30/2008 4:28:26 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
1) Find allen wrench that fits the screw in the front sight.

2) move rear sight to the center of the scale.

3) shoot at a target.

4) move front sight the SAME way your bullet hits...ie if it shoots to the right, move the front to the right etc..

5) tighten the front and shoot again and see what you need to do then.


Thank you sir.
12/30/2008 9:21:27 AM EDT
[#7]
I'd be quite similar to the distance you moved the rear sight from center!  

Think of two imaginary lines, one the sightline, the other the barrel.  You want the relative angular relationship to stay the same.
12/30/2008 5:25:24 PM EDT
[#8]
Chase the bullet with your front sight.
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