Tinkering with the front sight

[deermanok]

Since I got my Traditions Tennessee rifle, trying to sight in with the primitive iron sights has been difficult. Earlier this week, I bought a 1/8 inch diameter round file and opened up the rear sight notch just to the bottom of the existing notch.
Made it to the range this morning to take a few shots with it. Once I figured out how to aim with the new sight picture, I was very happy to be able to achieve about 2 inch groups at 50 yards. Still have to fool around with patches and lube. The load was 70 grains of Old Ensyford 3f powder, .018 pillow ticking patch and a .490 ball.
I'm sure I can tighten my groups even more. At least it's a start.

 

[deermanok]

Sorry about the title in my post. Meant to say rear sight.

 

[Bad Karma]

Since I got my Traditions Tennessee rifle, trying to sight in with the primitive iron sights has been difficult. Earlier this week, I bought a 1/8 inch diameter round file and opened up the rear sight notch just to the bottom of the existing notch.
Made it to the range this morning to take a few shots with it. Once I figured out how to aim with the new sight picture, I was very happy to be able to achieve about 2 inch groups at 50 yards. Still have to fool around with patches and lube. The load was 70 grains of Old Ensyford 3f powder, .018 pillow ticking patch and a .490 ball.
I'm sure I can tighten my groups even more. At least it's a start.

I’m sure you can too... does it give you a little daylight on either side of the blade?

 

[deermanok]

I’m sure you can too... does it give you a little daylight on either side of the blade?

Oh yeah, it's nice now. Can see the front sight really good.