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July 31, 2011
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I was working up some new loads, to me, the other day for my .357mag. DW and for the first time ever hit a 2" bull's eye at 35 feet six times in a row. I was taught at a young age to "cover" the target with the tip of the front sight. On my Wesson the original front sight is huge/thick and could cover up the side of a barn at 50 feet! Would adjusting the rear sight so that I would have to place the front sight tip at the 6 o'clock position to the bull's eye help out any? I know this question might sound silly but I am quite serious. Thanks...
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November 17, 2008
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What you describe is the standard most guys use. Some times called the pumpkin on a stick method. Especially if shooting at something small you won't lose sight of it behind the front sight. Ultimately though the correct sight picture is what works for the individual.
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March 2, 2008
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Good question, and the answer is:
Whatever works for you, however you sight in your guns is what works for you.
All that being said, I usually go for the "pumpkin on the post", where the top of front and rear are aligned and the bullseye is clearly and fully perched on top of the front sight, the bottom of the bullseye lightly touching on the top of the front sight, at the sighted in distance which varies from one gun to another.
This gives me good consistency from gun to gun, but also if the SHTF, any gun I pick up and aim at center body will probably give me (at worst) a center body, and probably a high center body POA/POI.
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July 1, 2011
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I guess I'm weird because I prefer to bisect the bullseye with the front sight.
Pumpkin on a post sight picture is fine when you're always shooting at the same size circle, but when the target size changes, where are you going to hold? With my bisect method, I know that the bullet should hit wherever the top of the front sight is aimed.
July 22, 2011
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Just out of curiosity, do most folks here enjoy speed shooting (timed & accuracy) or leisure shooting (not timed & accuracy)?
February 15, 2009
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I use a 6 o'clock hold on a 2" bull at 25 yards.If I were to shoot at a larger bull then I'd hold just under the center.
beaudog: Most of my shooting is not timed however it is usually accurate and accurate being to me 1.5"-2" with a rest or 4" offhand at 25 yards if I take my time.
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January 24, 2009
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beaudog said:
Just out of curiosity, do most folks here enjoy speed shooting (timed & accuracy) or leisure shooting (not timed & accuracy)?
Normally it's leisure shooting for me & usually by myself. But on the subject matter, I normally use the "pumpkin on a post" method.
I've found lately that I usually have the best "kill ratio" at about 30 yards & when I'm relaxed...no gabbers, just me. LOL!
BTW, that "copper .445 star" was the result of "lots-o-practice" last year...okay, probably more like an odd hit on a day that I had a camera & the right load. SPLAT!
February 11, 2010
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1974DW357 said:
. I was taught at a young age to "cover" the target with the tip of the front sight.
You can't hit what you can't see...nuff said.
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May 2, 2009
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I don't know where I aim...my bullets just know where I want them to go 
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March 2, 2008
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SHOOTIST357 said:
I don't know where I aim...my bullets just know where I want them to go
SHOOT
This is what is known as the "Zen POA"
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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