DU_man_84 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 ok i just got a .22-250 for coyote hunting with a 3-9x40 scope and i would like to get it sighted in for around 200 yds, ive sited in like my 22 for like 50 yds which was easy but this long sighting for this new gun is kinda new to me, ive heard to take the bolt out keep the gun steady mounted and center your bore at your target at 100 yds and then zero in your scope for bore sighting it, then step back and sight the scope in at 25 yds, get it to were your shot is with in inch of your bullseye and then you will be able to hit the paper at 100yds and then do your fine tuning from there, is this a good way of doing it or does anyone else have any good ways to sight it in, and if this is a good way where do i go from 100 yds, will i hit the paper at 200 and then fine tune it from there, any info would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: Sighting question I do it like that, but skip the 25 yard thing. If you've got the bore and scope centered at 100 yards you should be on the paper at 100. Check your ballistics and sight it in high at 100 for what ever bullet you'll be using. I've never bee more than 2" off at 100 yards when bore sighting like you discribed. the 25 yard thing just seems like it would be a waist of ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Re: Sighting question [ QUOTE ] I do it like that, but skip the 25 yard thing. If you've got the bore and scope centered at 100 yards you should be on the paper at 100. Check your ballistics and sight it in high at 100 for what ever bullet you'll be using. I've never bee more than 2" off at 100 yards when bore sighting like you discribed. the 25 yard thing just seems like it would be a waist of ammo. [/ QUOTE ] Yup, especially with a 22 centerfire. 100 to 200 will not be much different due to bullet speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Sighting question OK, DU, Just to rock the boat a bit, I'd take a couple shots at 25 yds. Get the bullet placement centered about 1" low and then go out to 100 yds. You are getting two things from this. # 1 You are getting familure with your gun. # 2 The shots are much easier to see and adjust to. Shooting should be fun. Don't be afraid to use up a little ammo. The more you shoot the more proficient you will be. Sighted in 1" high at 100 yds. will put you about in the bull at 200 yds. with most 22-250's but you will have to actually shoot the distances to be sure. Shoot heck out of it and then you will be confident with it. Above all, have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tped Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Sighting question I always start at 25 yards. Easier to center the target and adjust the scope intially. Your first shot should be in the area and easy to see - make your most severe adjustments and you should be close - then move to 100 and sight in there. I agree that at 100 yards 1" high will be close at 200. If you have a range with 200 yards shoot to confirm. As mentioned - shooting should be fun and a 22-250 shouldn't be that expensive to shoot so fire away and enjoy your new toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Sighting question nother question for ya guys, if i get this thing sighted in at 200 yds cause i got the range to do it, if im on at 200 yds, at 100 will i be shooting a little high or because of the bullet speed will i pretty much be on the mark from 200yds and in, i know i need to get out there and shoot but its been rain rain here and its to muddy where im gonna be shooting its driving me nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: Sighting question If your reloading, check the manual and see what it says. If your not, get on the ammo manufacurer's sight and check what thier chart says. I know Remington, Winchester and Federal all have pretty extensive information on all their products. I would give you the links, but our firewall at work doesn't let me on those pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: Sighting question DU the only way you will honestly know the zero of YOUR gun is to shoot it at the ranges you want to shoot it at. I have found the ballistic charts ammo manufacturers put out are good for only one thing. STARTING FIRES! All the ballistics you see printed are from test barrels under controlled conditions. Your gun has a personality of its own. search it out and record the hits at various distances. Only then will you know your gun's true zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: Sighting question thanks for the responses guys, helps a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: Sighting question You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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