Winchester Repeating Arms 63 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 16)

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shoot more to the right. Moving the blade holder to
the left is just as easily done. Note how much you
adjust the sight as you sight-in your Model 63.
Remember:
• Move the rear sight to the right to shoot far-
ther to the right on the target.
• Move the rear sight to the left to shoot farther
to the left on the target.
Care should be taken not to mar the finish or bend
sight components when adjustments are made.
The front sight bead is also held in a dove-tail
mount on the sight base. It is possible to make
windage adjustments by tapping it to one side or the
other, just like the rear base. Remember, when
adjusting the front sight you get the opposite results:
move to the right and you shoot more to the left,
move the bead to the left and you’ll shoot more to
the right.
All sight adjustments — of course — are a matter of
trial and error. Remember, it is usually necessary to
reset your sights when you change type or even
brand of ammunition. High velocity 22 Long Rifle
ammunition will almost always have a different
point of impact than a target grade load or a hollow
point load.
S IGHT M AINTENANCE —
Occasionally check your sights to make sure they
have not been jarred or vibrated out of adjustment.
This is especially important after extensive shooting
or after hunting under rugged conditions. Front and
rear sight bases should always be tight on the barrel
and dove-tails should be snug.
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S IGHT PICTURE —
The correct sight picture for the sights on your
Model 63 is with the front bead resting in the U-
shaped notch in the sight blade. The bead itself
should rest directly under the point of impact. For
example, if you were shooting a conventional small
bore target, the round, black bull’s-eye would appear
to rest on top of the front bead (see Figure 20).
M OUNTING A SCOPE
The top of the receiver on every Model 63 is
grooved to accept standard 22 caliber rifle-type
scope mounts. Depending on the type of bases
and/or mounts you purchase, your rifle will accept
thin-tube scopes, red-dot type sights or standard
rifle scopes. On the 63 the barrel is attached rigidly
to the top portion of the receiver. So, even though
your rifle is a take-down design, your scope stays
sighted in even after the action is taken down.
Carefully follow all instructions provided with your
scope mounts, rings and scope when mounting your
scope.
Bead
Notch
Target
bull’s-eye
F I G U R E 2 0
Correct sight picture.