I was shooting one of my pre-war BSA Standards this afternoon, given the still conditions.

Those with such rifles (which might apply to the other pre-war BSA models too) will have noticed the range markings on the side of the rear sight. There are differing elevations, starting with 10yds, the sights then progressing to notches for 15yds, 25yds and 50 yds.

I am just wondering if anyone finds these markings of assistance and uses them?

Given the sight line and the trajectory of the pellet, I find the markings rather odd. Thus, at approx. 10 yds, the sight is much the same as it would be at around 25-30 yds. Between 15 and 20 yds, however, the sight would have to be lowered rather than raised even although the notch provides for the sight to be raised. Actually, one can simply aim a little below target.

Any views, anyone?!

Rgds
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