Here's My SKS Sight In Group

Josh Smith · 05-28-2008

Hello,

Today I sighted in my SKS for Wolf hollowpoint in the black box. While some say it's not as good as the bullet used in the Military Classic, I am questioning this. According to the water jugs they perform admirably.

Anyway, this isn't a terminal ballistics test.

I needed to get sighted in at 50 to 100 yards. Going prone, I found that I needed to move the impact to the right and up some. That was strange as it shot differently while standing. I figure prone with the rifle resting on its forearm is the more stable of the two platforms, so that's what I used as my final sight in.

I'm not a fan of how far I had to drift the front sight, but it works.

This is what I came up with at 50 yards. There are extra holes on there because I ran out of repair stickers and this was my last target.

Shots were taken by taking a deep breath, then another, then another - then squeezing the round off after I'd exhaled the third breath.

As I said, ammo was Wolf 122gr HP in the black box. Not the most accurate, but I won't shoot US made ammo until I get a spring loaded firing pin, due to the softer primers.

I'm going to let this group stand as representative of what this carbine can do in my hands, unless I do something really spectacular that warrants posting.

Josh <><

jontheturboguy · 05-28-2008

Josh,
Iron's or scope?

Josh Smith · 05-28-2008

Factory irons.

The only thing I don't like about them is that I had to drift the front sight quite a bit to bring it on target. I think it was probably designed to shoot with the bayonet extended. Not sure.

Either way, I like the irons as they come to bear very quickly for me.

Josh <><

jontheturboguy · 05-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Smith

Factory irons.

The only thing I don't like about them is that I had to drift the front sight quite a bit to bring it on target. I think it was probably designed to shoot with the bayonet extended. Not sure.

Either way, I like the irons as they come to bear very quickly for me.

Josh <><

You are correct sir. Direct from the Yugo/Russian/Chinese arsenal, they are sighted with the bayonet extended (or so Ive been told).

Bazooka Joe71 · 05-28-2008

Quote:

You are correct sir. Direct from the Yugo/Russian/Chinese arsenal, they are sighted with the bayonet extended (or so Ive been told).

Yep...Pretty much everything with a fixed bayo is sighted in with it extended.

Nice group Josh.

05-28-2008	#1 (permalink)
Josh Smith Marksman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wabash Posts: 466	Here's My SKS Sight In Group Hello, Today I sighted in my SKS for Wolf hollowpoint in the black box. While some say it's not as good as the bullet used in the Military Classic, I am questioning this. According to the water jugs they perform admirably. Anyway, this isn't a terminal ballistics test. I needed to get sighted in at 50 to 100 yards. Going prone, I found that I needed to move the impact to the right and up some. That was strange as it shot differently while standing. I figure prone with the rifle resting on its forearm is the more stable of the two platforms, so that's what I used as my final sight in. I'm not a fan of how far I had to drift the front sight, but it works. This is what I came up with at 50 yards. There are extra holes on there because I ran out of repair stickers and this was my last target. Shots were taken by taking a deep breath, then another, then another - then squeezing the round off after I'd exhaled the third breath. As I said, ammo was Wolf 122gr HP in the black box. Not the most accurate, but I won't shoot US made ammo until I get a spring loaded firing pin, due to the softer primers. I'm going to let this group stand as representative of what this carbine can do in my hands, unless I do something really spectacular that warrants posting. Josh <>< __________________ The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar? I am a victim of State sponsored terrorism.

05-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
jontheturboguy That's Mr. Plinker to you pal. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 607	Josh, Iron's or scope? __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

05-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
Josh Smith Marksman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wabash Posts: 466	Factory irons. The only thing I don't like about them is that I had to drift the front sight quite a bit to bring it on target. I think it was probably designed to shoot with the bayonet extended. Not sure. Either way, I like the irons as they come to bear very quickly for me. Josh <>< __________________ The Roman Empire fell due to a large, corrupt government, overspending, an overextended military, insecure borders, and the illegal immigration of Goths, barbarians (anyone who was not educated), and religious fanatics. Sound familiar? I am a victim of State sponsored terrorism.

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