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September 21, 2016
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So I took my 357 out the other day to plink around with and decided to sight it in. Well it shoots far to the left so i have to really compensate by shooting right. I've already adjusted the rear sight as far as the allen screw turns to adjust windage but it's still not enough at 50 yards. Elevation is fine and if I compensate by aiming about a foot or so to the right, I can hit the target. Just not sure what could be going on here. The rear sight is all the way to the right. Any suggestions?
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February 22, 2009
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Hard to comment w/o shooting it but start by rolling the barrel on a flat surface to ensure there's not an issue with it. Is the rear sight OEM- does it look bent at all?
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
February 16, 2016
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The first thing I'd try after verifying barrel tube is straight would be to make sure everything is clean and reassemble and try again. See if POI changes.
August 28, 2009
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Mark the end of your barrel with a marker at the forcing cone, then rotate the barrel 1/2 turn (either clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on how much gap you have) and try it again. If it moves the POI to the right I'd get a new barrel. If there is no change, it's possible the frame was not threaded straight.
September 21, 2016
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Thanks guys. I don't have a wrench currently for it so I wanted to make sure I ordered the right one from CZ. I was going to order one from ebay but they prices are a little steep considering they are used wrenches.
https://shop.cz-usa.com/productdetail/20000_dw-barrel-wrench-357
That's the one I plan on ordering unless you guys say otherwise. I'm going to do what one of you guys said and just try clocking the barrel 180 degrees. But I'm going to thoroughly inspect it before I do that and just see if it was properly installed since I'm not the original owner. But I also think the gap is too wide between the barrel and cylinder. I don't think that's what is causing the accuracy problem. But I think closing the gap a little might help shield some of the powder.
August 28, 2009
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If you want to save yourself $13, you can order one from EWK to the right ===>. He'll do a wrench and gauge kit for $30.
February 16, 2016
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