shooting the ruger old army

[lonewolf5347]

I drag the ruger with me yesterday to the range came up with a outstanding load
Triple 777 35 Gr. a wonder wad and a grease cookie top of ball ( 60/40 mix beeswax,lard no salt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil)
The target 20 yards 6 shots maybe a 1 1/2" one hole group : but high just breaking the top of the black on the bullseye between 11 and 12 o'clock
I find the father I shoot it 50 yards I run out of the rear sight adjustment to try to lower the rear sight .she still shoot high
I have to say the gun can shoot

[roverboy]

Ruger or one of the parts websites like Numrich might have a taller blade for the front sight.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
You can temporarily expoxy a round copper or brass wire on top of the sight for these RB loads.
I do not know how tight you grip the revolver or if you use a glove. But those two items will slow the roll of the revolver in your hand.

[45-70 Chevroner]

Are you using a 6 o'clock hold or a center hold. How big is the black bullseye on your target. You should be using a 6 o'clock hold even at 50 yards. I don't under stand why it is still shooting high at 50 yards. 35 grs. of 777 is not a heavy load and the groups should be coming down at that distance.

[coopieclan]

What is the 6 Oclock hold?

[John D]

What is the 6 Oclock hold?

Placing the front sight at the bottom of the black bullseye...

[home in oz]

Making the target seem to "sit" on top of the front sight when the sights are aligned.

[siamese4570]

lonewolf: i sent my old army back to ruger twice to get progressively taller sights until it would print on the target. just send it back to them.

siamese4570