M48A Accuracy Issues

[Sentryduty]

Based on Patrick's numbers we are looking at a fixed drop rate of 0.22" per 100 fps change @ 100 yds, that really isn't a lot of elevation change versus velocity for sight regulation..

I think to best answer this question we would have to have a bit more specific information about the target and shooting conditions.

How big is the target "black" and where is your point of aim? Are you shooting with a 6 o'clock hold or otherwise? Or more accurately, how far below the point of aim (POA) is the point of impact (POI)?

I believe something could be a little out of sorts with this rifle's sights but it is important to establish the baseline before we work out solutions.

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Once again, a photo would save reams of speculation. But a photo of the front sight might well reveal that the blade has been seriously filed down, as a fix for the usual high POI of ex-military Mausers. This is commonly done to get the POI into the black with a backsight leaf setting that can be varied to suit different types of ammo.

If the front sight were filed too low would that not raise the point of impact? A tall front sight should adjust POI lower by sighting the muzzle lower than the POA, correct? Been awhile since I tinkered with iron sights.