2nd Range Trip...getting better

Redcoat3340 · 06-15-2017, 01:42 AM

I had my 1938 shooter out to the range yesterday. Still shooting high but the groups are just beginning to get better. I clearly need a lot more trigger time and I think the 124 gr. works a lot better than the 115 gr.

Still shooting high (this is a 7 yard target) but a little Kentucky windage brought it down a bit. (The fliers on the white were with a Sig 250 I was shooting before I shot the Luger. Had it at 10 yards and my first couple of shots transitioning from a Sig 226 in .22 to the DAO 250 is always a bit of a challenge.

I'm really enjoying this gun.

DonVoigt · 06-15-2017, 08:36 AM

Yes, a definite improvement!

The luger should shoot high at close range; it is sighted for military use ranges of nearer 100 yards, IIRC. Someone can add the original targeted distance.

Members who target shoot and want to lower the POI, use a higher front sight. Member GT is having some made in various heights - just for this purpose.

rhuff · 06-15-2017, 12:55 PM

If you are not using a "six o'clock hold", you might want to try it. That may make things a bit easier for you.

Redcoat3340 · 06-15-2017, 01:15 PM

About the 6 o'clock hold....started out with covering the bull...then moved to 6 ....and that's what brought the group down. I think the trigger just needs a lot of time to get used to, it a totally different feel from my Walthers and Sigs. Plus I got two mec-gar mags so I can spend shoot a few more strings with stopping to reload every seven shots.

Might get to the range today....looks like the Luger is going to be the one gun I shoot every trip.

Major Tom · 06-15-2017, 06:12 PM

Luger sights were set for 50 meters at the factory.

OIF2 · 06-15-2017, 10:36 PM

Roger that; 6 o'clock hold, 50 meters. Looks like you're having fun with that bad boy.
Bob

06-15-2017, 01:42 AM	#1
Redcoat3340 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	2nd Range Trip...getting better I had my 1938 shooter out to the range yesterday. Still shooting high but the groups are just beginning to get better. I clearly need a lot more trigger time and I think the 124 gr. works a lot better than the 115 gr. Still shooting high (this is a 7 yard target) but a little Kentucky windage brought it down a bit. (The fliers on the white were with a Sig 250 I was shooting before I shot the Luger. Had it at 10 yards and my first couple of shots transitioning from a Sig 226 in .22 to the DAO 250 is always a bit of a challenge. I'm really enjoying this gun. Attached Thumbnails

06-15-2017, 08:36 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Yes, a definite improvement! The luger should shoot high at close range; it is sighted for military use ranges of nearer 100 yards, IIRC. Someone can add the original targeted distance. Members who target shoot and want to lower the POI, use a higher front sight. Member GT is having some made in various heights - just for this purpose. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-15-2017, 06:12 PM	#5
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 482 Thanks: 531 Thanked 226 Times in 123 Posts	Luger sights were set for 50 meters at the factory. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

06-15-2017, 12:55 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	If you are not using a "six o'clock hold", you might want to try it. That may make things a bit easier for you.

06-15-2017, 01:15 PM	#4
Redcoat3340 User Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	About the 6 o'clock hold....started out with covering the bull...then moved to 6 ....and that's what brought the group down. I think the trigger just needs a lot of time to get used to, it a totally different feel from my Walthers and Sigs. Plus I got two mec-gar mags so I can spend shoot a few more strings with stopping to reload every seven shots. Might get to the range today....looks like the Luger is going to be the one gun I shoot every trip.

06-15-2017, 10:36 PM	#6
OIF2 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 83 Thanks: 133 Thanked 73 Times in 25 Posts	Roger that; 6 o'clock hold, 50 meters. Looks like you're having fun with that bad boy. Bob