sighting in my raging bull

[tdoug]

Today was first workout for my NIB 454.

Shot it at the range, from a rest, at 25 yds. The point of impact was perfect for windage, but just barely on a 12" x 18" sheet of paper.

Moved the rear sight up and shot another 3 shot group. The spotter says you've moved up 1/3 of the distance to the bulls eye.

That's where the problems started because no matter how much we moved the rear sight from then on, the gun continued to pour lead into a very good group, only at least 6" low.

Any suggestions?

[Bigeasy]

A couple thoughts-

There is no reason for the group to stop moving if you continue to raise the rear sight.  Are you at the max height the rear adjusts to?  Sometimes you keep turning the adjustment screw, thinking you are raising it, but nothing happens.

Are you shooting lightweight bullets?  They tend to shoot lower the standard or heavy weight slugs.

From the bench, are you resting the gun on a hard object?  That can alter group location on the target.  Try a few groups off hand.

Seems I remember a company that makes replacement rear sight blades (do a google search)  You might need a taller one.  If the front sight is replaceable, that's another option (shorter one).

Larry

[Savage]

Given the front sight is not fiber optic or tritium, a few strokes with a flat file will bring your groups up to where you want them.
Savage