To adjust the sights on a Western Field .22 caliber rifle, locate the elevation and windage adjustment knobs, typically found on the rear sight. Turn the elevation knob clockwise to raise the point of impact and counter-clockwise to lower it. For windage, turn the knob right to move the point of impact to the right and left to move it to the left. Make small adjustments and test-fire to ensure accuracy.
To adjust the sights so that they are aligned with the spot that the bullet hits.
To adjust the sights so that they are aligned with the spot that the bullet hits.
This rifle was manufactured by Mossberg. It is the same rifle as the Mossberg model 50. Although there may be a slight difference in the sights available on the two models, mechanically they are the same gun.
Can not be answered without knowing who made it.
The process of "sighting in a rifle" means to adjust the rifle's sights so that the bullet fired from the gun goes where the sights are pointing. One would normally mount the gun in a vice, fire a shot at a target set at a fixed distance away and then adjust the settings on the sites so that the cross hairs intersect over the hole made by the bullet.
You will want to make your scope point to the right more.
Mossberg
Looking for a owners manual on a western field 22 rivle.
The Ward's Western Field Rifle Model 35A was manufactured by the Savage Arms Company. It was sold under the Western Field brand, which was a private label used by Montgomery Ward, a retail company. The rifle is known for its versatility and was popular for small game hunting and target shooting.
Your rifle was made by the Mossberg firearms company,there model 353 is the Western field model 855a rifle.These rifles were produced by Mossberg from 1972-1985.
The Western Field model 880 was made by Colt. It was the Colt Colteer semi-automatic .22 LR rifle.
The western field model 72 rifle was made by noble for montgomery wards.These were the noble model 50 rifle.