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Boresighting a Revolver

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21 March 2011, 21:21
marquezlc
Boresighting a Revolver
I recently bought a S&W combat magnum and the previous owner had the sights set for 6 o'clock hold. I have always aimed center mass and really dont want to have to change point of aim for one weapon. Can the pistol be bore sighted using a laser boresighter? I just want to get as close as possible without chasing the zero all over the place. Does anyone have any advice on sighting in a revolver.
21 March 2011, 22:14
Peter
You don't need to do that at all. Get a pistol rest (MTM for example) or just a plain rest for the barrel, or if not, just the grip. Take 6 rounds of ammo. Fire 3 rounds using the hold you want. Be aware that a 6 o clock hold is very precise (more precise than a 3-9 o'clock hold). But if you want a center hold then center of what? Try something like this as a target (you can probably find it on the internet)

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Hold the top of the front sight (and the top of the rear sight "leaves" on the line. Adjust sights!
Should not take more than 6 rounds. The combat magnum has fully adjustable sights. What range will you be sighting it? At 25 yards, the difference in the 6 o'clock and 3-9 o'clock holds should be about 3 inches
Peter.


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21 March 2011, 22:44
butchloc
bore sighting a handgun doesn't work to well because the gun is in recoil already. this is one of the reasons why heavier bullets strike a different impact point that lighter ones. like peter says, 6 rounds should do your sighting for you
22 March 2011, 20:23
marquezlc
It makes perfect sense now. Thank you both for the advice that is why I always ask here first. Thanks again
23 March 2011, 06:16
p dog shooter
Move the rear sight up 3 clicks you'll be real close.
24 March 2011, 00:51
Peter
Now why didn't I think of that?!!!
Peter.


Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;