Thread: scope sighting

Greetings all,
I do an initial sighting in at 60 metres after bore sighting, usually setting the sights for impact about 30 mm above point of aim. Once done the final zero is for up to 200 metres depending on the rifle. Most hunting rifles will tolerate a 200 metre zero without the mid range trajectory being excessive. The soft loads for my old soldiers require a shorter zero. If you are having trouble getting decent groups at 200 metres then the rifle or your marksmanship require attention, not necessarily in that order. The last thing that you want to be doing is dialling at under 200 metres. Zero your turrets at that range. One way of improving marksmanship is to practise with a .22 RF. I you are inclined to mash the trigger a .22 will tell you. Lastly make sure that you chronograph your ammo and sort your drop chart from that. I struggled with zeroing rifles when I was much younger. especially with open sights and later scopes of dubious quality. Take it slowly and you will be fine.
Regards Grandpamac.