Got me a Kar98K

[André]

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




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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[browningautorifle]

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

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.

[André]

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

[Calif-Steve]

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.

[MilsurpMM]

Beautiful rifle man

[mrclark303]

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

[Calif-Steve]

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