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Sight adjustment tool
Knowing how to adjust the sights on your shotgun is important. Accuracy is paramount to shotgun firing. Front and rear sights can be found on most shotguns. Find a safe place to shoot and ensure the gun is functioning properly. Adjusting the sights on a shotgun can be simple if you complete the following process.
Fire off three shots at a target that is 20 yards away. Observe the point of impact. Ensure you use a solid rest to get the most exact grouping possible.
Adjust the sight by using an adjustment tool. You can also click the adjustments into the proper windage direction. Windage is the distance right or left of the point of impact in relation to the intended target. If your shot pattern is hitting the right side of the target, move the front sight to the right. If your shotgun is equipped with an adjustable rear sight, move it opposite to the direction of the point of impact.
Adjust the sight's elevation adjustment in relation to the point of impact. The elevation refers to the space below or above your target. Move the rear sight lower if the point of impact was higher than the target. Move the rear sight higher, or the front sight down, if the point of impact was below the target.
Fire another three shots. Make any additional adjustments. Repeat the process until the target is hit the majority of the time.