Simple tips for adjusting open sights muzzleloader gear

I spent the better part of my Saturday morning adjusting open sights muzzleloader rifles because there's nothing more frustrating than a perfect stalk ending in a clean miss just because your windage was off by an inch. If you've ever felt that particular sting of disappointment, you know that iron sights are a whole different beast compared to modern optics. You don't just click a dial and call it a day. It's a tactile, sometimes finicky process that requires a little bit of patience and a decent understanding of how your eyes, the barrel, and that tiny piece of metal at the end of the gun all work together. ...

February 22, 2026 · 7 min · Suzan Dzielak