Puma .45 LC shooting low

[WyrTwister]

     Plan to go to the range this weekend / holiday .

     Last week , when I shot my new Puma , I was on the next to the last notch on the rear sight slider , shooting at 125 - 150 yards .

     If the last notch does not get me to 200 yards - steel rams ?  File the front sight down ?  Load hotter ?  Both ?

     I am loading a batch of .45 LC w/ 10 grains of Unique .  The only bullets I have left ( need to cast some more ) are 230 grain RNL .

     I bought this 6 cavity mold for .45 ACP .  The bullets duplicate the shape and weight of military ball .

     Some of these bullets were fired during  my last trip to the range w/ 8 grains of Unique .

     I am hoping the additional velocity will get me on target at 200 yards .

     Anyone else had simular experience with the Puma .45 LC ?

Wyr
God bless

[Castaway]

It's not the Puma, it's the cartridge.  200 yards is mighty optimistic for the cartridge with a factory sight.  If you want to get more elevation and at the same time get more inherent accuracy, try a tang aperature sight.  I'd recommend a Mable over the Lyman.  Not only is the Marble more stable, but has "click" windage and elevation adjustments.  By screwing the sight post up all of the way, you might be able to get on target at 200 yards without holdover.  While at it, I'd go with Lee's 255 RNFP mould.  The extra 25 grains will add to your ability to knock down the ram at that distance.

[WyrTwister]

It's not the Puma, it's the cartridge.  200 yards is mighty optimistic for the cartridge with a factory sight.  If you want to get more elevation and at the same time get more inherent accuracy, try a tang aperature sight.  I'd recommend a Mable over the Lyman.  Not only is the Marble more stable, but has "click" windage and elevation adjustments.  By screwing the sight post up all of the way, you might be able to get on target at 200 yards without holdover.  While at it, I'd go with Lee's 255 RNFP mould.  The extra 25 grains will add to your ability to knock down the ram at that distance.

     I was wondering if it has the same sights as they put on the .44 Mag ?  ( A flatter shooting caliber . )

     If needed , filing the front sight will bring the POI up .

     I have a RNFP mold that is around 250 grains .  Can not remember if it is Lee or Lyman .

     Some of the ammo I shot last week at my first trip to the range was loaded with that bullet ( and also some with the .45 ACP 230 grain RNL bullet ) .

     What is the catalog # of the Marble sight ?  Is it ?

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=140573&t=11082005

     My Puma has the straight grip .  Does the tang sight get in the way of the web ou your hand , gripping the back part of the receiver & stock ( behind the hammer ) ?

     Would it be practical / possable to mount the tang sight with the one factory screw and use high strength LockTite under the base , instead of drilling and tapping the second scree hole ?



     I was looking at

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=712881&t=11082005

                              Which had been reccomended by another list member .

     I am thinking it might be less in the way than a tang sight ?  And maybe less subject to being hit ?

Thanks ,
Wyr
God bless

[Castaway]

I think a  tang will give you more elevation options than a receiver mounted sight but am not sure.  A tang will give you another  six or more inches of sight radius which translates to the inherent accuracy noted in my previous post.  As far as whether it gets in the way is a matter of personal preference.  I find mine unobtrusive.  It's a matter of where you mount your hand when carrying the rifle. 






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