Peep Sight problem on my Rifle.

[dgradinaru]

Hi guys, well this week I went out hunting for mule deer, and when I saw a small buck @ approx. 35yards I got ready to place the shot. When I fired no buck went down. It was disappointing. I have been using my Mauser 98 with Willaim peep sights for approx. 4 years and it always shot dead on when used properly. I know it was not my shot, so I went on my personal range to see whats wrong. ( the rifle was sighted in 4 years ago dead on at 100Yards.) and even this spring I took it out and shot dead on. But this time at 100yards I found the rifle shot approx. 6-7inches high! With the William peep sight being at the same setting as from the beginning. I tried to adjust it but it seems to be shooting high?

the rifle is in good condition, and the bore and rifling is good so what's the problem?

 

[maynard]

Different lot of ammo? Different brand of ammo? Different weight of bullets? Front sight damaged? Loose bedding screws? Loose rear sight? Has the rear sight been bumped?

 

[TDC]

Wood stocks warp with temp and humidity changes. Not saying its the cause but its a possibility.

Tdc

 

[dgradinaru]

Problem solved.....it was my ammo. Different charges.