Thread: sighting in 223

Originally Posted by smidey

For the first time, I've will need to sight in a centre fire in 223.
What is the best way to do this? Do I do it at a shirt range to start with?
I plan to use 52gr hp to a max of 150m

Keep it simple, bore sight it around 50meters I use a tennis ball. Then at the range start at 25m one shot adjust then one shot again till you are just under your aiming point. Then straight to 100m and adjustments. I would have it hitting around and inch high of your aim point at 100 then put your target at 150m this being your max range and fire a three shot group to confirm and make final adjustments. Use a front bag and rear bag rest to eliminate any human error. Steady trigger control and allow a few minutes between each groups barrel to cool and make adjustments.