Problem adjusting elevation on Tech Sights (Marlin 925)

[ggunner]

I'm having an issue w/ setting the elevation on a newly installed set of Tech Sights on my Marlin 925R. Perhaps it's just error in how I'm using them, but I've cranked the elevation down to the lowest it will go and it's still shooting too high (between 3-5 inches above target at 25 yards). Anyone experience a similar problem or have any ideas as to what the cause might be? Thanks!

[readysetgo]

I'm having an issue w/ setting the elevation on a newly installed set of Tech Sights on my Marlin 925R. Perhaps it's just error in how I'm using them, but I've cranked the elevation down to the lowest it will go and it's still shooting too high (between 3-5 inches above target at 25 yards). Anyone experience a similar problem or have any ideas as to what the cause might be? Thanks!

The front sight is adjustable, correct?

You say you "cranked" the elevation down, does that mean you've adjusted both the front and rear as far they'll go?

Oh, and why the cross posts in seperate forums?

[JohnFLand]

Tech Sights generally require a taller front sight than the original post or blade.

[readysetgo]

Tech Sights generally require a taller front sight than the original post or blade.

If he got the right tech sights for the 925, their web page say's they come with both front and rear (http://www.tech-sights.com/mxt200.htm).
Maybe he only has the rear, or didn't install the new front???

[ggunner]

Got the correct ones (both front and rear in one set) from the website. The front elevation is not adjustable unfortunately.

[readysetgo]

Got the correct ones (both front and rear in one set) from the website. The front elevation is not adjustable unfortunately.

Are you sure the front can't be adjusted? What I mean is, there isn't an adjustment knob, however see the pic below, the view of the front face of the front sight (on the right) shows the set screw that pins the sight post in. Can you loosen that, raise the post, then re-tighten?



BTW, I don't have tech sights, I'm just going off of the drawings etc.

[readysetgo]

Yeah, I think the front post is adjustable for elevation. Try that then come back and let us know.

See this thread:http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=549306


from AS Rocketman:

When making adjustments, the rear sight moves in the direction you want holes on paper to move. The front sight moves in the opposite direction.

Plan to "set and forget" the front sight, and make all minor corrections with the rear sight. This holds for any distance.

[ggunner]

Are you sure the front can't be adjusted? What I mean is, there isn't an adjustment knob, however see the pic below, the view of the front face of the front sight (on the right) shows the set screw that pins the sight post in. Can you loosen that, raise the post, then re-tighten?



BTW, I don't have tech sights, I'm just going off of the drawings etc.

You know what, you're right; just checked and you're correct. New to guns. Just figured that post should have been pushed down all of the way before screwing it on. Thanks! Can't wait to get back out there and try it out again.

[readysetgo]

Sweet! So remember, move your rear sight back to the middle, then adjust front first when you sight in, then lock it down tight. From there you should make future adjustments using the rear.