"J" frame fixed sights

[riverrat38]

I am looking at buying a new M60 with 2 inch barrel and would like to know how the sights are regulated. I have an M442, and am under the impression that the sights are regulated for 125 gr loads. I prefer 148 gr wad cutter loads, probably BB hard cast at about 750 FPS. My 442 shoots quite high with the faster, heavy loads, maybe 8 inches at 50 feet. I know that it is a short range gun, but, for a primary, it may be necessary to use at longer ranges, if that is the situation. Anyone know what range the steel "J" frames shoot to?

Thanks,
rat

 

[diamonback68]

They are regulated with 158gr loads at 25 yards.

 

[diamonback68]

Rule of thumb is lighter faster than standard loads will shoot low. Heavier slower than standard loads will shoot high.

 

[LET-CA]

You guys have much steadier hands than me! I'm generally not too worried about a couple of inches when shooting with a 2-inch barrel at 25 yards. I'm pleased as punch if I'm able to hit a dinner plate sized target area.

I've seen the YouTube video of the Bob Munden shooting his J-frame at 200 yards. If I'm that far away, I'll just wait awhile to see if the bad guy is coming towards me. I can barely see that far.

When I'm shooting a snubnose I rarely practice beyond 10 yards. When shooting my 627 Model of 1989, I am comfortable shooting at 25 yards. That extra 3.5 inches of barrel makes a huge difference!