SIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENFIELD
RIFLE Page 3
SAMPLE TARGETS
The
25 Yard Zeroing Target
This
is an actual .303 Mark VII Ball Round zero target for use on a 25 yard range.
Instructions to make your own copy of the 25 Yard Zeroing Target
Measure an exact 25 yards from the approximate position your rifle muzzle
will be in when you fire. Aim at the bottom of the black semi-circle. When
zeroing, the rounds should impact inline with the 200 yard mark if the sight is
set to 200 and impact inline with the 300 when set to 300, etc.
To ensure correct reproduction. The 200-yard mark is
exactly 3/4 of an inch from the bottom of the black semi-circle. The 300-yard
mark is exactly 1 inch above the 200. The 400-yard mark is exactly 2-1/2 inches
above the bottom of the black semi-circle. The 500-yard mark is exactly 1-1/4
inches above the 400 and the 600-yard mark is exactly 5-1/4 inches from the
bottom of the black semi-circle. Courtesy of Richard Loweth
The
100 Yard Zeroing (Bullseye) Target
The
black circle has a diameter of exactly 6 inches. Aim is taken at the "6
O'clock" position (front blade sight centered inside of the rear aperture
and the top of the blade just touching the bottom of the circle or for the SMLE
the front blade is center and even across the rear notch). see
figure 3 & 4 Round should impact dead center of black bull.
SIGHT PICTURES
Correct
sight picture - SMLE
Figure 4
Correct sight picture - No4 Rifles
Figure 3
AIMING TRAINING AIDS
SMLE Sight Corrector
No4 Aim Corrector
Aim Corrector Instructions
The Aim Corrector was a training aid used by
weapons instructors to ensure recruits understood and used correct sighting
pictures. This tool allowed the instructor to view the recruits
sight picture at the same time as the recruit took aim. The Aim Corrector
worked by having a colored lens set at 45 degrees to the actual line of sight,
using the principle of "Pepper's Ghost". The instructor, although at
right angles to the recruit's line of sight, had his vision bent 90 degrees by
the device allowing him to see the student's sight picture. Thus
allowing the instructor to coach the recruit, with commands, until he had the
correct sight picture.
Aim corrector images courtesy of Richard Loweth