Okay so this is my first post here. Hello everyone. The 15-22 is my first Smith&Wesson gun. It seems to shoot low even with the sight adjusted all the way down (These came with the gun). I've heard of older models doing this. Does anyone know what I should do because it's quite annoying. Anyways thanks for the help.
2013 Shooting Low Even With Sights Down
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UKRsoldier
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Did you adjust the front sight first? The rear sight is for minor elevation adjustment. How far are you shooting and what ammo?
I've been using Remington Subsonics and CCI Mini mags. It's a non-MOE version if that helps. The targets were 10-15 yards away. I don't get what you mean by adjusting both sights because only one of mine are adjustable.
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If you have the standard M&P 15-22 with the fixed sights, both the front and rear sight are adjustable for elevation. The front sight requires you to push the detent pin down and then the sight can be turned to raise or lower. On the rear sight, there is a wheel that is under the sight and it has a Z marked on it, along with other distances. That wheel is used to adjust elevation. It is not calibrated for a .22lr, but set it to the Z and use your front sight to adjust elevation for a 25 yard zero. After you have a 25 yard zero, you can adjust the rear wheel for shooting longer distances.
ETA: I just looked at my .22lr, and I have the rear bottomed out on 5/3 setting, and I am zeroed for a 25 yard zero... Turn the wheel counter clockwise and bottom it out. Then you can use either the 5/3 setting or the z setting, your choice.
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tomcatt51
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On the non-folding sights both the front and rear adust for elevation. As previously said you adjust the front during initial sighting in and then use the rear for different distances. I'm not sure the 100 thru 600 yd rear sight markings mean much on a 22 LR.
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cyphertext
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I don't think they do.... it has been so long since I messed with them that I don't remember. Next time I go to the range, I'll go shoot at 50 yards and see where I need to move the rear elevation to be on. I set the rifle up for an Appleseed, and haven't shot past 25 yards with it since.
cyphertext
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This target will also help you understand how to move the sights.
http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/m4-carbine-zero.pdf
http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/m4-carbine-zero.pdf
TheMaineEvent
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Pretty good info there!
nawilson
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Good idea! The zero target is, in itself, a set of instructions on zeroing the M16/M4. Read the directions, follow the diagram...
Please note, the M16 and M4 carbine targets are different because the sight radius is different between them. So, the grids are different sizes. I don't know exactly how this translates for a 15-22. If the target tells you to raise the impact two clicks and left three, it may not be exactly accurate for the 15-22. Happy shooting!
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If they are A2 style sights this may help you understand their intended usage. But your shooting a 22 so adjustments will be necessary.
Zero and M16A2 Rifle (ArmyStudyGuide.com)
Zero and M16A2 Rifle (ArmyStudyGuide.com)
tomcatt51
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I only looked at the (A2 style) sights briefly while removing them. They just looked familiar.
This thread got me curious, I wondered if the OM had any insights into if the rear sight calibrations might be usefull or just to make it look like a real AR or M something. Interestingly, the official "Safety & Instruction Manual" says NOTHING about the front sight being adjustable much less acknowledge the markings on the rear elevation turret.
Makes me glad I didn't post my first thought about this thread which was "Did you read the manual?".
This thread got me curious, I wondered if the OM had any insights into if the rear sight calibrations might be usefull or just to make it look like a real AR or M something. Interestingly, the official "Safety & Instruction Manual" says NOTHING about the front sight being adjustable much less acknowledge the markings on the rear elevation turret.
Makes me glad I didn't post my first thought about this thread which was "Did you read the manual?".
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This. 50 yards would probably be a pretty good distance to check.
Mine was way off on the front post also Hit low 15-25-50 yards LOL dropped front post a bunch maybe like 4 full turns Set the rear in the middle. Also check how consistent it shoots Mine the barrel nut was pretty loose Now its a blast to pun ch out letters in the target writing after you cut the center all to heck LOL Cheap laser bore sighter will help I made one on the lathe but the cheapy 25 buck ones work ok for these if your new to those sights
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I have Magpul's (Not PTS) on mine and I had to drop the front sight post quite a bit as well, maybe 2.5-3 turns. I was surprised it needed that much, but I'm only on a 25 yard range, so that may be part of it. 25 yards is about as far as I can see anyway lol.
