Model 14 sight question

[tui]

I picked up a model 14 that was made in 1956 a month or so ago. Overall the revolver was in nice shape. I went out to shoot it this week and it shot about a foot high at 25 yards using a 158 grain swc over 4 grains of 231. The information I had suggested that a clockwise turn would lower the sight and the impact. Turning the elevation had no effect on the blade height. What suggestions do you guys have for the next step? Thanks in advance

 

[elpac3]

Great choice on the model 14.

With the gun in your left hand, with the barrel pointing to your right, as you view the elevation screw on the top strap of the revolver turning the screw clockwise (or turning it "down") will lower the point of impact (POI).

Likewise, holding the gun in the same fashion, turning the windage screw to the right (clockwise) will move the POI to the right. You will typically not see a change in the sight position by just eyeballing the rear sight.

Verify your sight adjustments with your next aimed shot on the target.

 

[DWFAN]

Make sure the sight has a full range of motion. Up, down, left, right. Most folks forget the little drop of oil the sight needs to operate properly. It just might be stuck.

DW

 

[Hondo44]

What was the effect on the next shot after adjusting the sight downward?
If the shot didn't lower to the point of aim, did you adjust it downward some more?

To determine sight movement, look at the gap under the sight, just above the hammer. Adjust the sight down until there's no more gap. Shoot it, and if too low, adjust upward until your shots go to the point of aim. Always shoot off of a rest to adjust sights.

 

[linde]

. . . Turning the elevation had no effect on the blade height . . .

It sounds like the elevation screw (actually it's a nut) is not making contact with the base. If so, the spring steel leaf will be sticking up at the rear so you'll need to hold it down with your thumb while gently re-starting the threads. Be gentle, those are very fine threads and easily crossed.

It's also possible the base has fallen out and will need to be replaced. Here's a picture of the components.






Russ

 

[GunarSailors]

My model 27-8 had a .146" rear sight blade and was sighted in at Six Oclock Hold. I was shooting too high even with the rear sight bottomed out. So I replaced the .146" blade for a .126" blade. Problem solved. Now its sighted in at Center Hold just the way I like it.

 

[H Richard]

A Model 14, being a Target gun is normally sighted in for a 6 O'clock hold, and at 25 yards the standard NRA Bullseye target the "X" center is about 6" up from the bottom of the black. With the gun solidly resting on sandbags just exactly how high does it shoot from the point of aim?

 

[Engine49guy]

Im with Linde..

Here is a quick reference chart you can print and keep in the range bag

 

[Gordyf808]

Im with Linde..

Here is a quick reference chart you can print and keep in the range bag

Good stuff
Just printed it and it will be in the range kit!
Thanks
Gordy

 

[tui]

Thanks guys for all the input. Linde - The pictures were especially helpful. To clarify for H Richard -the 14 was on sandbags with a 6 O'clock hold at 25 yards on a 5.5 inch bull, with most shots off paper high about a foot from POA.
The adjustment chart was also great.

 

[linde]

Is the problem solved? If so, what did you find and how did you fix it?

Help us learn from your experience so we can better help the next person.

Russ

 

[tui]

Linde: Work has caused me to put this issue aside until hopefully next week. I will post what I find. Thanks.