Took my Sedgley to the range last week to play around with it. Shooting 180 gr over 52.5 gr of 4250 I'm shooting about 6" high at 100-yards (about 1" high at 25-yards). Just for s&g tried 125 gr over 56.5 gr of 4350 and was WAY over the target. Problem is the Lyman is sitting on the bridge so I can't lower it any more.

Figure that I have at least two options:

1.) try 200's and 220's over a relatively light load of 4350, or

2.) stay with 180's and back off the load.

I'm not looking to overload the rifle and 90% of my shooting will be at deer-sized game. I like the idea of shooting 200's and 220's but that's WAY too much bullet for deer.

What do you think I should do? Other than elevation the gun is a tack-driver with the 180's.

Thanks in advance,

JDG

A Sedgley is made for the 220 RN bullets and they work just fine on Deer! I don't have a Sedgley but I do have a Peep Mauser '06 and I shoot the 220's because I like them.
I am sure you know this but a Higher front sight solves the problem. I have taken to using Post or Patridge front sights if possible. I see them better and thus I hit better with them. But a big gold bead or Ivory too for that matter works. All were period sights on a Sedgley and would not look out of place.
Best regards,
dmw

Thanks, drw. That's some of what I was hoping to hear. I'll replace the front blade over the winter. Been planning to do that anyway. The original one (says Lyman) is too thin and at one point was bent. No matter what I do I can not get it straight. The bead is German silver and pretty visible but not as well as the copper bead on the blade of my G&H.

I'll get dialed in with the 220's then find a replacement. Gotta say, the Sedgley is a heck of a gun for the money.

Can you put a taller front sight on it?

The blade, which was apparently made by Lyman is held in place with a small pin. While the blade may be relatively easy to remove the challenge will be finding a replacement of the same width to fit in the slot. And then there is the matter of the pin. My smith is probably up to the task.

I have some of those Lyman blades in various heights. If you want PM me and we could go over the details to get the right one for you. I'm really busy until after hunting season but drop me a line.

Wow, I sincerely appreciate you reaching out. I'll contact you, via pm.

Easy answer is a taller frontsight. Other answer is drop the velocity OR use a blunter pointed bullet and let the wind resistance do the rest.

FWIW here in Yurrup I found a huge DROP from shooting, with the same load, 180 grain Speer RN Soft Point bullets in my 303 Lee Enfield as against the "standard" British military 174 grain SPITZER FMJ bullet.

So bullet profile and shape does at 100 yards also have a role.

I might find a load that shoots well, then fit the new front sight blade to get that load to point of aim.
Leo