right. Moving the blade holder to the left is just as easily done. Note how much you adjust the sight as you sight-in your Model 9422. Remember:

•Move the rear sight to the right to shoot farther to the right on the target.

•Move the rear sight to the left to shoot farther to the left on the target.

Care should be taken not to mar the finish, damage the attaching screws or bend sight components when adjustments are made.

The front sight bead is also held in a dove-tail mount on the sight base. It is possible to make windage adjustments by tapping it to one side or the other, just like the rear base. Remember, when adjusting the front sight you get the opposite results: move to the right and you shoot more to the left, move the bead to the left and you’ll shoot more to the right.

All sight adjustments — of course — are a matter of trial and error. Remember, it is usually necessary to reset your sights when you change type or even brand of ammuni- tion. High velocity 22 Long Rifle ammunition will almost always have a different point of impact than a target grade load or a hollow point load.

Correct sight picture.

FIGURE 19

Target bull’s-eye

Bead

Notch

SIGHT MAINTENANCE —

Occasionally check your sights to make sure they have not been jarred or vibrated out of adjustment. This is especially important after extensive shooting or after hunting under rugged conditions. Check the two screws holding the rear sight blade in place on the blade mount and carefully tighten if necessary. Check the screw holding the front sight base to the barrel. The front hood is held in place by slight indents in each side rail. If necessary it can be removed by carefully pulling it forward and off. Re-installation is the reverse. Front and rear sight bases should always be tight on the barrel and dove-tails should be snug.

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