Ruger Hunting Equipment - Manual (Page 26)

move the sight, loosen the slotted screw (in the front section of the base) until
the sight can be moved. Place a short brass rod against the sight base (and only
the base) and tap the sight in the direction you wish to move the point of impact,
then tighten the slotted screw.
NOTE: The ‘rule’ of rear sight adjustment is: Move the sight in the direction
that you want the point of impact of the bullet to move. As examples, to raise the
point of bullet impact, raise the elevation slide (blade). To move the point of
bullet impact to the right, move the sight to the right.
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SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE
Top of front sight even with top of
rear sight slide. Front sight
centered in notch of rear sight
slide. Target bull’s-eye centered on
top of front sight.
SIGHT PICTURE AND ADJUSTMENT FOR
MAGNUM AND EXPRESS MODELS ONLY
Both the Ruger Magnum and Express bolt action rifles are equipped with special
Express type folding leaf rear sights mounted on a base dovetailed into the solid
barrel rib. The nonfolding leaf is set for approximately 50 yards. Use whichever
leaf is appropriate for the type of shooting you anticipate. Changes in elevation
can be made by raising or lowering the different sight leaves.
Lateral (windage) adjustment is made by loosening the rear sight base lock screw
(located atop the rib immediately behind the rear sight base) and carefully
moving the entire base in the direction you wish to move the bullet's point of
impact. Tighten the screw securely before shooting the rifle. Repeat as necessary
until the rifle is zeroed.
SIGHT PICTURE FOR MAGNUM
AND EXPRESS MODEL
Front sight bead center in
V-notch of rear sight. Target
placed directly above bead.