Tdub said:After putting about 50 rounds thru a brand new 715, I got the red dot all set up and most of the problems have sorted themselves out.
Here is the next 20 rounds at 50 yards...not to awful bad I guess...(1" rings and bullseye)
welcome from NY and congrats on your new mossy.
,,,,,,and like you said,,not to awful bad.
TheFirebrand said:I have the carry handle model that also includes the front sight. Well on top of the carry handle I have a red dot sight which sets a bit higher than the front sight of the rifle and I haven't had the chance to line it up yet. I cannot see the rifles front sight from looking thru it. It goes right over. Can I do it by using a bore sight and at least lining them up? Or am I gonna have to shoot some rounds off?
I don't ever get to go target shooting and I live in a neighborhood. This was mainly for home defense and probably someday for food hunting ...
Thanks
OhioArcher said:TheFirebrand said:I have the carry handle model that also includes the front sight. Well on top of the carry handle I have a red dot sight which sets a bit higher than the front sight of the rifle and I haven't had the chance to line it up yet. I cannot see the rifles front sight from looking thru it. It goes right over. Can I do it by using a bore sight and at least lining them up? Or am I gonna have to shoot some rounds off?
I don't ever get to go target shooting and I live in a neighborhood. This was mainly for home defense and probably someday for food hunting ...
Thanks
Home defense shouldn't need a red dot. May not be enough time to turn it on and make sure it is on. Some things can happen quickly. Maybe a laser for pointing but I'm not sure about a red dot. I have one on my rifle but I doubt I would use it in the event of a home defense situation. I do not have a carry handle and had my iron sights set to use thru the red dot. I have since offset my iron sights. But in my home, if I needed my rifle it would be close enough that I would not need to aim...point and fire off-hand. I know that where my barrel is pointed at close distance I will hit the target.
As for using for hunting, you will need to go to the range to get it set. The distance above the barrel that your red dot sets will determine what range you need to sight in at. Using a laser at home to boresight the red dot to the gun may get you on paper but it will not get you very accurate. Just my 2 cents...
Dysfunctional said:Searchin4Truth said:Let me know where I might be on the wrong track, please. I am using my brain, but this is new to me.
You've actually answered your own question with the best answer.
Searchin4Truth said:MOSSBERG asked when I purchased my 715T, I told them around late February-mid-March 2013.
They IMMEDIATELY SAID, "Send it back. There is a problem with the BARREL."
Safest thing to do is follow the manufacturers recommendation.
leadgunner said:Sorry to get back late on you guys. I have been busy at work and wasnt able to go to the range until yesterday.
I got my riser and my scope is now zeroed. Ive been punching paper in 2" groups at 50 yards. Had to do away with the iron sights though. The iron sights wont zero no matter what i do. Still low and left.
Hope this helps.
Gunowner99 said:Wish I could ever see that accuracy with anything, I know practice practice practice..
Gunowner99 said:It seems that break in is the key.
BowerR64 said:Gunowner99 said:It seems that break in is the key.
I think its more about not giving up till its broke in is the key. Try not to be so quick to judge the gun in its first few outings. Giving it time to settle in then decide.
My dad did that with a colt 45 comander and a mossberg trap gun. Its been some 30 years and he still talks about regret in selling them away.
keepingeyeongoal said:Hi recently bought 715t. It needs the sights adjusted. It didnot come with sight tool. Does anybody know where i can buy the correct size tool. I bought one & it was the wrong size.