Sighting in ruger vaquero

[MBFields]

This seems like a dumb question but asking anyway. Point of aim sighting on a bench rest. Does it matter if aiming level at target or down like we r shooting at targets at a match? What is the best way to do this. Thx.

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

With the depression angle being fairly small, and typical revolver sight-in distances (7 to 10 yards), no point of aim difference shooting downhill or level.  Same-same.

 

Shoot till you get POI and POA aligned as close you want.  With fixed sight revolvers, it is real important to have settled on a load that you figure you will use "forever."   Changing your load (velocity and recoil) will make lots more difference in POI than most other thing you can do - other than a bad flinch.

 

good luck, GJ

[Trailrider #896]

It is also important to hold the gun the same way you will when shooting in a match. Do not rest the gun or your hand(s) on a support. Rest your elbow(s) on the bench, but allow the recoil to kick the gun the same way it will due to recoil.  If you would hold the gun with two hands, then do it that way; if one-handed, then shoot that way.

[Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655]

Heavier bullets will raise point of impact lighter lower. 

[Beartrap SASS#57175]

You guys actually "aim" at SASS targets?

[Boggus Deal #64218]

3 minutes ago, Beartrap SASS#57175 said:

You guys actually "aim" at SASS targets?

Kind of all you need to do is lean forward and bump the muzzle on the target…

[Texas Maverick]

1 hour ago, Beartrap SASS#57175 said:

You guys actually "aim" at SASS targets?

and some even use sights. LOL 

 

TM

[Beartrap SASS#57175]

11 minutes ago, Texas Maverick said:

and some even use sights. LOL 

 

TM

Yea, right! You really expect me to believe that?

[Eyesa Horg]

I use sights, but apparently not always correctly 🤣!

 

[Rip Snorter]

When I started in SASS, I bought a pair of OMV.  Having come from Bullseye and IPSC, I did use the sights, I worked up a load I liked and filed the sights to tune accuracy. The targets were further away then, there was even a catch up target where you shot the guns out of the figure's hands.  I wasn't the quickest, but I did that whenever the target was available.

[MBFields]

Well the thing is its a 7.5" barrel and bogus deal is pretty close when he says u can bump the target. I am used to my usfa's so need to figure out the ruger. Also the barrel length makes it more interesting. 

[G W Wade]

Your thinking too much  MB            GW

[MBFields]

Ok. I'll try be more like you. 🤔😉🤣🤣🤣

[watab kid]

oh - dont be like him - he will get you in trouble - HOW YA DOIN GW ? 

[High Spade Mikey Wilson]

I have a pair of SASS Ruger NV in .357 I bought about 10 years ago for my wife when she used to shoot. Both pistols shoot 6" low / a couple of inches left. I tried different powder, different weight bullets, and just can't get them near POA. I really don't want to file down the front sights. I was able to get all my Uberti pistols close to POA with different reloading recipes so I just shoot them. Nice pistols, but not useful to me.

[Shooting Bull]

20 hours ago, Beartrap SASS#57175 said:

You guys actually "aim" at SASS targets?

You ever shot up in Idaho Falls?😵‍💫

 

 

[Beartrap SASS#57175]

2 hours ago, Shooting Bull said:

You ever shot up in Idaho Falls?😵‍💫

 

 

Nope. Looks like I'm not gonna neither!😆

[watab kid]

10 hours ago, Shooting Bull said:

You ever shot up in Idaho Falls?😵‍💫

 

 

me either but we have a bunch of family there so i might get the chance in the future , wife and i were there a bit over a month ago for a double funeral , her favorite aunt and uncle 

[Dusty Driver]

On 11/11/2025 at 12:30 PM, Beartrap SASS#57175 said:

You guys actually "aim" at SASS targets?

A 40cm by 40 m (16x16in) target at 10 meters (34ft). Yea I  use my sights. 

However,  I get it. I winter in Texas where you have to be careful how far you lean forward.  Lean to far and you hit them with the barrel of your revolver.  

[Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655]

That's a good reason to shoot 7.5 inch pistols 

[Texas Maverick]

On 11/11/2025 at 2:14 PM, Beartrap SASS#57175 said:

Yea, right! You really expect me to believe that?

Yeah, that is when you see that little gold front sight they had added. At least they are pretending to use it.

 

TM

[Texas Maverick]

23 hours ago, Beartrap SASS#57175 said:

Nope. Looks like I'm not gonna neither!😆

Me either, I couldn't even see the targets. LOL

 

TM

[Texas Maverick]

16 hours ago, Dusty Driver said:

A 40cm by 40 m (16x16in) target at 10 meters (34ft). Yea I  use my sights. 

However,  I get it. I winter in Texas where you have to be careful how far you lean forward.  Lean to far and you hit them with the barrel of your revolver.  

Now Dusty, we can start having you shoot the rifle targets with pistols and cody dixon targets for rifle ifn that makes you feel more at home. LOL We aim to please.

 

TM

Edited November 13, 2025 by Texas Maverick

[Rance - SASS # 54090]

If ya file it (yer front sight) down too far??

Put a brass “Sure Hit” sight cover on it and start over..
Just Sayin’..

Edited November 14, 2025 by Rance - SASS # 54090