How to Use Long Range Iron Sights

Long range iron sights are markers placed on a rifle barrel to assist the shooter in aiming a gun that does not have a scope. Open sights generally have a bead near the end of the barrel that aligns in the rear sight notch to aim. Many shooters prefer using an open sight in place of a scope, and most gun manufacturers place open iron sights on their gun barrels during the manufacturing process.

Instructions

    • 1

      Load ammunition into your rifle and turn the safety on.

    • 2

      Hold the gun up to your shoulder and lay your cheek up against the rifle stock. Look down at the open iron sights with your dominant eye.

    • 3

      Point the gun at a rifle target and aim for the center of the target by moving the barrel until the bead at the front of the barrel is centered between the two rear sights. The middle of the target should be just visible over the upper portion of the rear sights.

    • 4

      Turn the safety off then lightly squeeze the trigger to shoot the target. Turn the safety back on and pull the gun from your shoulder.