Went to the range yesterday to zero and familiarize using the printed targets instead of the bought targets. I select for print one with hire contrast than purchased zero target. After gross iron sight adjustments, was getting 1" 3 shot groups, table firing off carpeted blocks. The Chief and I were doing intitial zeroing AR-15s, iron sights. He also did initital co-witness red dot on his AR-15 and initial zero, iron sights on SKS, 7.62, firing single shot, as he forgot the magazine when gathering equipment. The Colonel (his wife) fired he 9mm pistol on the range behind us, but surprisingly did not want to shoot any of the rifles available. The SKS, 7.62 was a surprisingly smooth shooting weapon, as I had never fired a 7.62 that wasn't belt fed M60 (ground and vehicle mount or M248 coax. Would have stayed for more practice and possibly one more adjustment, but friends wanted to hear the ping, so moved on over to the 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 meter iron target range. Quickly ringing the 200 consistent, 300 most of the time and 400 about 1 out of 3or 4. Never hit 500, though didn't waste much ammo trying. Didn't attempt 600. Like I figured, it's the eyes. Did not relax. Though reasonably satisfied old training fell back into place quickly, have tendency to squint now, causing eye strain even with my no line trifocals. About half way through the long range, had trouble with extra image of front sight slightly above actual tip. Irritating, but at 66, turning 67 in September, it is what it it. Overall a great afternoon at the range on a beautiful, clear 71 Degree spring day.
The ping of the iron target was very satisfying. Overall please with the weapon I built. I think I'll put a scope on the Picatinny rail after one more trip with just the iron sights.