kb9424
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Post by kb9424 on Jan 3, 2024 23:11:49 GMT -5
I recently had some work done on a 44mag vaquero by a well known gunsmith and per his request I sent him loads to regulate the front sight. Upon receipt of the gun post modifications, it’s hitting 8” low at 25yds, from a rested position using the supplied load. The only way to hit the bullseye is to limp wrist it or shoot heavier/stouter loads. I don’t much care to lighly hold a 44mag and don’t really want to give this gun a steady diet of heavy loads. I own several custom revolvers but this is the first time I’ve commissioned anyone to work on a gun and I’m not really sure how to handle this situation so any suggestions are welcomed.
The Load…
Brass: Starline - once fired
Primer: WLP
Powder: 2400
Charge: 17.5 gn
Bullet: Montana 280 gn WFN-GC
This load works very well in a Clements 44mag I own.
Thanks,
Kevin
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 4, 2024 4:15:19 GMT -5
I would contact the smith. If you paid for the work, you are entitled to have it done correctly.
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sharps4590
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Post by sharps4590 on Jan 4, 2024 7:57:52 GMT -5
At least it's hitting low. That's an easy fix.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 4, 2024 9:03:31 GMT -5
I just regulated a front sight in a SW 1917 I have for an impact about 8” low at 25. It didn’t take much to file it to the correct height. Total time invested was maybe 30 minutes at the range with a good file. I got it close enough to give me a bit extra for finishing up and squaring off the top. It’s not that difficult. In defense of your smith, everyone holds guns differently and expecting to get it perfect with all the variables isn’t something I’d lay claim to.
Trapr
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2024 9:28:45 GMT -5
File the front sight. Sounds like the smith did not sight it in to your load. Is it standard vaquero sights?
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kb9424
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Post by kb9424 on Jan 4, 2024 10:40:27 GMT -5
It is not a standard sight. I had an octagon barrel installed with a dovetailed TLA style front sight. It’s also nitre blue to match/compliment the other small parts so filing it will damage the finish and profile.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 4, 2024 13:27:27 GMT -5
File it to fit you and send it back to gunsmith for rebluing. If it’s a dovetail front it’s easy to remove and reset once you have your load dialed in. Call him and tell him that is the option you’ve chosen
Trapr
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 4, 2024 13:27:39 GMT -5
File it to fit you and send it back to gunsmith for rebluing. If it’s a dovetail front it’s easy to remove and reset once you have your load dialed in. Call him and tell him that is the option you’ve chosen
Trapr
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kb9424
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Post by kb9424 on Jan 4, 2024 14:15:51 GMT -5
That’s kind of where I settled too. Thanks for the feedback guys.
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marcruger
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Post by marcruger on Jan 5, 2024 5:55:06 GMT -5
Too low POI is easy-peasy to fix as noted. File it in. That said, make dead sure the load you have groups best in this gun BEFORE you mess with the sights. Settle on the best load, then file.
I believe the gunsmith did you a favor. He had no way of knowing the best load in that gun, nor how you hold or sight. He left the front sight high so you could file. Think about if he had sighted it for his eyes and it hit high for you? Not fun.
You also have a dovetailed sight. Much easier in case things go sideways. Try a valuable Colt single action that hit to the right and way high. That is something to grumble over.
God bless, Marc
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