Using the military sights on the 03a3

[Hayward]

I'm going to be taking my 03a3 to the range this week for the first time. Anyone have suggestions on the settings for the sights to get me started? I understand the windage adjustments, but what about the elevation? If I start at 50yds shooting the Winchester 125gr Reduced Recoil catridges what would be a good setting?

I see it starts at the bottom, then the detents are 2-8. Should I start at 2? Any guidelines on how much elevation I should see?

I hope this question makes sense, if not I guess I'll figure it out Friday at the range

thanks,
dave

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[emmagee1917]

The sights should be regulated for 150 gr - ish bullets moving at 2700-2800 ish fps. Full down would be 100 yds , 2-8 would be 200-800 yds. Change ammo specs or shooting closer will change that . Just have to try it and see. There should be a letter ( A-E ) on the front blade or ( blank - D ) if it's marked below the base's top edge. These will change the POI about 2 inches per letter change if that needs to be done.
Chris

[bob4wd]

I do shoot A LOT of oldmilsurps, usually with lead loads in the 1200-1500 fps range and have learned tnat almost all of them hit POA at 100 yds with the rear leaf set at 400 yds. A BIG piece of cardboard (4x4) or so helps, as does doing initial sighting in at 50 yds. I have no idea how your ammo will do, but I'd start at a 200 or 300 yd setting and go from there. As always, of course, your mileage may vary. Luck.