Instruction Manual

move the sight, loosen the slotted screw (in the front section of the base) untilthe sight can be moved. Place a short brass rod against the sight base (and onlythe base) and tap the sight in the direction you wish to move the point of impact,then tighten the slotted screw.NOTE: The ‘rule’ of rear sight adjustment is: Move the sight in the directionthat you want the point of impact of the bullet to move. As examples, to raise thepoint of bullet impact, raise the elevation slide (blade). To move the point ofbullet impact to the right, move the sight to the right.SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURETop of front sight even with top ofrear sight slide. Front sightcentered in notch of rear sightslide. Target bull’s-eye centered ontop of front sight.SIGHT PICTURE AND ADJUSTMENT FORMAGNUM AND EXPRESS MODELS ONLYBoth the Ruger Magnum and Express bolt action rifles are equipped with specialExpress type folding leaf rear sights mounted on a base dovetailed into the solidbarrel rib. The nonfolding leaf is set for approximately 50 yards. Use whicheverleaf is appropriate for the type of shooting you anticipate. Changes in elevationcan be made by raising or lowering the different sight leaves.Lateral (windage) adjustment is made by loosening the rear sight base lock screw(located atop the rib immediately behind the rear sight base) and carefullymoving the entire base in the direction you wish to move the bullet's point ofimpact. Tighten the screw securely before shooting the rifle. Repeat as necessaryuntil the rifle is zeroed.SIGHT PICTURE FOR MAGNUMAND EXPRESS MODELFront sight bead center inV-notch of rear sight. Targetplaced directly above bead.27