cflhunter Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 What methods do you use when sighting in your rifle scope? I recently purchased a Led Sled. Hopefully, this will allow me to produce more consistent groups ensuring that my scope is adjusted properly. I have a few questions for you veterans... 1. Do you begin by sighting in "Dead On" at 25 yds.? 2. How many inches above bulls eye at 100 yds. have you found to be most consistent? 1.5", 2" ? 3. What power do you set your scope to when sighting in? How does this affect things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinman802 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 when i was sighting my gun in i bore sighted it at like 10 yds. then shot it at 50 yds and got it dead on. then went to 100 yds and got it where i wanted it at about 1 inch above the bulls eye. that puts me dear on at up to bout 230 yds. i found that if your power on your scope is too low you can see the target good enough. but if its too high then you see yourself moving around more and over compensate, i usually put mine on about 6 when sighting in. but all of that is personal prefrence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I open the action and bore sight by eye at 100 yards. I'll pick out a knot on a tree, leaf or something about 4" and center it in the barrel and on my scope. At 100 yards I'm generally within' 3-4" on the first shot, then sight in 1.5-20" high. Sighting in like this rarely takes more than 5 shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Laser bore sight @ 25yds using an MTM Case Gard site-N- clean from a bench or solid table top. Scope and laser on the same spot. Usually only a few inches one way and a couple adjustments and shots to bring it in 2" high @ 100yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 The lead sled will also help you not worry so much about recoil, so you will not flinch and mess up the shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 if it's new start CLOSE.....I would say starting at 25 yards is a fair place to start. use a good bench rest...no off hand stuff. I've used big bags of corn and rest the gun on that. Then move out by 25 yard steps (time consuming I know). so go to 50 take a shot....if it's close...like close where you cant make a goo movment that jump out to 75 or 100.....at 100y you can finish tuning it in. Since most scopes are 1/4" at 100 keep a scope and a ruller at the bench with you (I have a 50x spotting scope to look at the target, so look at the bullet print and transfer that to the target next to you with a pen or pencil. then use a ruller measure the difference and make the correct move. As far as sighting in 1" or 2" high...thats more of a personal thing or a weapon thing...Depending on what rounds you are using you can look up there ballistic expectations online and go with that. I have a 30-06 that I sight in at 20yds right on and at 200 it's righ on. So look up your bullet on line (by brand if you can) and go with that. If your only shooint 100 yards in the field then no point in setting the gun up to shoot the bull out at 300yds ya know. Best of luck, let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I open the action and bore sight by eye at 100 yards. I'll pick out a knot on a tree, leaf or something about 4" and center it in the barrel and on my scope. At 100 yards I'm generally within' 3-4" on the first shot, then sight in 1.5-20" high. Sighting in like this rarely takes more than 5 shots. I do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I do the same. I learned that on here my first year on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 If your sighting in a bolt action(where you can remove the bolt)...Your way works everytime. Sighting in a Lever Action or Semi-Auto it pays to buy a LaserLight Bore sighter for around $40 at the local Walmart so you can check zero after a trip somewhere before shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I learned that on here my first year on the forum. My dad showed me that trick If your sighting in a bolt action(where you can remove the bolt)...Your way works everytime. Sighting in a Lever Action or Semi-Auto it pays to buy a LaserLight Bore sighter for around $40 at the local Walmart so you can check zero after a trip somewhere before shooting. Very true GW......All we have is bolt or my encore so it works for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaveragehunter Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 The store usually bore sights the gun. Never had it not hit the 100 yard target. I usually like to have it inch to inch and a half at 100. I usually shoot at 3 power at first and work my way up to 5 or 6 when I am fine tuning the last inch or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugermk2 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi, I usually start at 50, if I just put my scope on, and then move to 100yds. I shoot a 3 shot group, and adjust from the center of that group to center of target. I sight all my centerfires in 1.5 inches high at 100 yds. And I never sight it in anything under max power on the scope, because more than likely thats what you will be using shooting long distance. Just my 2 cents Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Personally, I start at 25, then move to 100 after dead center at 25. I like 1" at 100 yards. this will cover just about any shot in florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Depends on what I am shooting. Most our rifles are sighted an inch high at 100 yards. I use an mtm predator rest. For bolt guns I line up down the bore at a close target and then am usually already on paper at 100 yards. Fire 3 round groups and make adjustments, if for some reason not on paper will back up to 50, but that has been rare to happen. Semi autos usually will start a little closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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