longrifleman
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I picked up a type 99, early war production in fair shape and am in the process of getting it shooting. I don't think the front sight had been moved since it left the factory; I had to take it to the 20 ton shop press to get it to move. The action screws were almost as tight but finally came loose. It was still coated with some grease under the wood.
I ordered 100 pcs primed brass from Grafs and loaded up some 180 gr Sierras and got the windage adjusted. The original military load I've seen used 175 gr @ 2400fps so I started with a load that should have been very close to that but the load shot about 8" high at 100 yds with the battle sight.
I loaded up a couple rounds as light as the chart listed and tried the 100 yd peep and the group was about 1' high. Spread was slightly less than 2", so accuracy seems to be very acceptable.
Does anyone have any experience with a load that matches the calibration on the sights? Numrich lists replacement sights so making a taller front sight isn't a big deal but I'd rather work the load first.
Thanks
I ordered 100 pcs primed brass from Grafs and loaded up some 180 gr Sierras and got the windage adjusted. The original military load I've seen used 175 gr @ 2400fps so I started with a load that should have been very close to that but the load shot about 8" high at 100 yds with the battle sight.
I loaded up a couple rounds as light as the chart listed and tried the 100 yd peep and the group was about 1' high. Spread was slightly less than 2", so accuracy seems to be very acceptable.
Does anyone have any experience with a load that matches the calibration on the sights? Numrich lists replacement sights so making a taller front sight isn't a big deal but I'd rather work the load first.
Thanks