Got me a Kar98K

I got hold of a nice 1941 Gustloff in VG state and with a sparkling barrel.

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This being my 1st. 8x57 JS, I still have to buy dies, bullets and assorted accessories. Nonetheless, I couldn't postpose test-firing and the only factory ammo I could lay hands on was Sellier & Bellot 196 FMJ (a brand I'm no fan of). Anyway, I went to the range and with sight ladder at 100, I found out it grouped 5-6" high at 50 meters and 11" at 100 m (my first shots went over the target and I had to aim under the bottom of the target holder to bring my shots on paper). Could it be that my sights are regulated with the lighter 154 "Spitzer" bullet ? Otherwise, I might consider a higher front sight.

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Originally Posted by André

Could it be that my sights are regulated with the lighter 154 "Spitzer" bullet ?

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Anything is possible, it could have been swapped sights any time along the way too. I'd try some different ammo before doing anything, if you can.

Thanks, will do, Jim. I'll try handloading with both 200 and 150 weights before touching the FS.

You have a common problem. They all seem to print high at 100 yards. At around 300 yards they seem right on. You have the correct ammunition so go for it.

Beautiful rifle man

Lovely looking example. I am thinking of going for a WW1 era G98 next, do these long rifles have the same issue at 100yds?

The Gew98's are sighted for 400 meters. They will shoot very high at 100 meters. Not much you can do with them.