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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Gun Sights & Optics => Topic started by: ohiomossyoak on March 31, 2014, 08:10:57 PM

Title: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: ohiomossyoak on March 31, 2014, 08:10:57 PM
Well I am getting closer to my first turkey hunt.And having my primary weapon ready(backup weapon is ready)
I added adjustable Williams Fire Sights to my 24in ported barrel 835.I read I can use field, clay or small game loads to get a basic sight in zero.And then fine tune with my turkey loads.What distance would I do this at with light loads?
I plan to deep clean as well..Do I ned to wait till after im done with light loads before I deep clean?

Thanks in advance

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Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: Rem Man on April 02, 2014, 02:57:33 PM
Deep clean first! Shoot field loads at 10 yards until you blow out a 2-3 inch bull, then take it to 40 and fine tune it. Some guns like a clean barrell. Some like a dirty one. I just run a dry patch down the bore every 3 shots. Good Luck!
Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: BigStrutter on April 03, 2014, 03:41:30 PM
Quote from: Rem Man on April 02, 2014, 02:57:33 PM
Deep clean first! Shoot field loads at 10 yards until you blow out a 2-3 inch bull, then take it to 40 and fine tune it. Some guns like a clean barrell. Some like a dirty one. I just run a dry patch down the bore every 3 shots. Good Luck!

:agreed:
Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: runningdeer on April 04, 2014, 08:15:26 AM
Quote from: BigStrutter on April 03, 2014, 03:41:30 PM
Quote from: Rem Man on April 02, 2014, 02:57:33 PM
Deep clean first! Shoot field loads at 10 yards until you blow out a 2-3 inch bull, then take it to 40 and fine tune it. Some guns like a clean barrell. Some like a dirty one. I just run a dry patch down the bore every 3 shots. Good Luck!

:agreed:

Does it matter what field loads you use?  Meaning should the length of shell and shot size match length and shot size of the turkey load?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: CrustyRusty on April 04, 2014, 08:53:59 AM
 I do try to match shot size somewhat, but it really doesn't make much difference.  Get what is cheap and light recoil and enjoy.
Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: ohiomossyoak on April 06, 2014, 02:52:39 AM

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Does it matter what field loads you use?  Meaning should the length of shell and shot size match length and shot size of the turkey load?

Thanks!
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I am matched shot size wise,but just outta dumb luck..I got a dozen-ish  2 3/4 6shot rabbit/squirrel loads.I am gonna hope thats enough rounds to get a rough inital zero with the Williams FireSights I just got.I picked up some 3in/6s Win LongBeard XRs.Not to match size or anything, just gonna see how they do.Maybe they pattern well for me maybe not?..

If I end up needing more than 12-ish light loads to get my zero se,I will pick up some more of something cheap an 12ga..That is what I am doing,but I dont know crap lol
Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: d.winsor on April 07, 2014, 04:49:27 AM
personally I use a 1" square to shoot 2 3/4" shells at.  Once I shoot out the 1" square I move to 40 yards and put up a 36" x 36" target with a 1" square in the center for the turkey loads.  1" square causes you to aim finer.  Just what I do.
Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: ohiomossyoak on April 09, 2014, 04:34:18 AM
Quote from: d.winsor on April 07, 2014, 04:49:27 AM
personally I use a 1" square to shoot 2 3/4" shells at.  Once I shoot out the 1" square I move to 40 yards and put up a 36" x 36" target with a 1" square in the center for the turkey loads.  1" square causes you to aim finer.  Just what I do.

What distance do you do the 1inch sqr deal at?
Title: Re: Basic sighting in new sights and deep cleaning guidance. .
Post by: runningdeer on April 10, 2014, 08:53:03 AM
thanks for the feedback.