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With a good set of optics, it’s possible for you to overcome those variables quickly.

But what if your optics fail?

In this digital photograph, the author is aiming a Springfield Armory M1A semi-automatic rifle using the iron sights. Chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge the firearm is excellent for long range shooting when equipped with a bipod as this one is. Ammunition is also shown on the bench at the shooting range.

The author decided to see what he could do with iron sights out to 500 yards with the Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Precision semi-automatic rifle chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge.

Removing the fancy optics makes the elements that affect your shot a hyper-sensitive calculation.

The same goes for those wanting to learn how to shoot effectively using iron sights.

Setting Up Your Shot

I recommend using a steel target when shooting long range.

This photo shows the Springfield firearm chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. It is shown in a gun case at the shooting range. It is equipped with a muzzle brake on the rifle barrel.

The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge is a great option for long range shooting. The rifle is also available in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO).

The reason for this is the quick feedback you receive when you hit your target.

Plus, everyone loves the ping of a steel target.

When choosing a rifle for long-range shooting, one of the critical components of that rifle system is caliber.

When determining are iron sights accurate having a precise rifle like this Springfield Armory M1A Loaded is needed to ensure correct test results.

The rifle tested featured anArchangel Desert FDE stockwith multiple adjustment points and solid construction.

Theres a reasonwhy 6.5 Creedmoor is hugely popular in the long-range shooting world.

The ballistic performance of that round enables shooters to get on-target.

Right out of the box, my rifles iron sights were spot on.

In this photograph, the writer shows you the ammunition he used during the accuracy testing. It was a round loaded by Fort Scott Munitions that uses a solid copper bullet with a long ogive and full metal jacket.

The author used Fort Scott Munitions Accuracy Pack ammunition in the iron sights testing on the outdoor shooting range.

First, it’s crucial that you understand the jot down of sight youre using.

The front sight on the 6.5 Creedmoor is a National Match .062 post.

The rear is a NM Grade Non-Hooded Aperture .0520, Adjustable, 12 MOA windage and 1 MOA elevation.

This photo shows the rifle the author used to answer the question how far can you shoot with iron sights.

The Loaded M1A offers you a great deal of performance in an appealing package. It helps to answer the question: how far can you shoot with iron sights?

Knowing your barrel length is important, too.

Pro Tip: Its always good to have a spotter working with you.

This makes for quicker adjustments as you push the target farther and farther out.

In this photo, we see the writer aiming the rifle from a prone position on the shooting range. He is wearing a hearing protection device over his ears to protect himself from hazardous noise associated with firearms.

The author was really impressed with how the M1A Loaded Precision rifle shot on the range with just the irons.

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