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I wouldn't even have thought about the sighting options:






but then again I'm either a top-of-bead or centre-of-bead aimer.

Actually, I'm confused - what part of the bead are they aiming off? The 100yd shot has to be top-of-bead, and probably the others too.

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Anyone else think they are shooting this stag too high?

I would aim centre of chest to slightly lower. In line with the rear of the front leg, allowing for the body angle etc.

The image might be high lungs or above the heart. Below the spine. IMO.

Secondly I would raise the front bead this way. I would raise the whole sighting system. Keeping the head top of the V as one should, but aim higher.

Doesn't anyone actually use the method shown in the image?

It appears to me an excellent method to shoot badly with. Especially as the range increases and more precise aiming is required. I note the stag stays the same with the ranges in the illustration.

I think it is a 1920s marketing idea for the tyro buyer.

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John aka NitroX

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