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Sighting in a Rifle: Do you put the target dead-center or just below the target?
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:25 am
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:25 am
It really doesn't matter which method you use as long as you are consistent.
I just wanted to get some opinions from the OB on which is preferred.
Do you "lollipop" also known as the 6 o'clock method, which is when the scope dot is just below the target?
Or do you put the scope dot on the point of impact, essentially where the bullet hole should go?
Also, does a dot versus crosshairs make a difference to you?
I just wanted to get some opinions from the OB on which is preferred.
Do you "lollipop" also known as the 6 o'clock method, which is when the scope dot is just below the target?
Or do you put the scope dot on the point of impact, essentially where the bullet hole should go?
Also, does a dot versus crosshairs make a difference to you?
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Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:27 am to Mahootney
I don't understand. I try to hit the center when sighting in.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:27 am to Mahootney
quote:
put the scope dot on the point of impact
I don't know why you would do anything else
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:27 am to Mahootney
I sight in my rifle 1" high at 100 yards. At 200 yards, if I aim at the bullseye, I'll be 2" low. That's my hunting setup in a .308 Winchester.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:29 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
I don't understand. I try to hit the center when sighting in
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:30 am to PolyPusher86
I love these threads, usually several people will inadvertently out themselves as idiots.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:32 am to PolyPusher86
quote:
I sight in my rifle 1" high at 100 yards. At 200 yards, if I aim at the bullseye, I'll be 2" low. That's my hunting setup in a .308 Winchester.
Wrong.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:32 am to Mahootney
quote:
Do you "lollipop" also known as the 6 o'clock method, which is when the scope dot is just below the target?
No. This is the first I've ever heard of that.
quote:
Or do you put the scope dot on the point of impact, essentially where the bullet hole should go?
Yes. I sight in my guns/scopes w/ the intent of the bullet hitting where the intersecting crosshairs are being held on the target, understanding there's some expected variation for bullet drop. For deer hunting, my scoped handguns are sighted to be 1 1/2"-2" high at 100 yds.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:35 am to PolyPusher86
quote:
I sight in my rifle 1" high at 100 yards. At 200 yards, if I aim at the bullseye, I'll be 2" low
If you are 1" high at 100, depending on what grain bullet you are using you should be pretty close to being dead on at 200. I sight in a little high at 100 as well, but that is so I am dead on at 200.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:43 am to PolyPusher86
quote:
I love these threads, usually several people will inadvertently out themselves as idiots.
This post was edited on 9/19/14 at 11:52 am
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:46 am to Mahootney
Very general rule, if you are cramped for range sighting in a rifle, if you only have 50 yards, put it about half inch to inch low on bullseye. Should be pretty good to go for all shots up to 200 yards or so depending upon bullet etc.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:48 am to Chad504boy
quote:
Wrong.
That's exactly what it does in my rifle, smartassPosted on 9/19/14 at 11:53 am to PolyPusher86
https://ballisticscalculator.winchester.com/
150 grain bullet
3/4" high at 100 will be 2" low at 200.
Just call it a 150 yard zero.
Range (yd)
Drop (in)
R......D
0....-1.5
50....0.2
100...0.7
150...0.0
200..-2.1
250..-5.7
150 grain bullet
3/4" high at 100 will be 2" low at 200.
Just call it a 150 yard zero.
Range (yd)
Drop (in)
R......D
0....-1.5
50....0.2
100...0.7
150...0.0
200..-2.1
250..-5.7
This post was edited on 9/19/14 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 9/19/14 at 11:58 am to Chad504boy
quote:
What grain bullet?
175 grain, 44 grains Varget
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:04 pm to PolyPusher86
180 grain bullet
1" high at 100 will be 2.5" low at 200
Range (yd)
Drop (in)
R........D
0......-1.5
50......0.4
100.....0.9
150.....0.0
200....-2.5
250....-6.7
1" high at 100 will be 2.5" low at 200
Range (yd)
Drop (in)
R........D
0......-1.5
50......0.4
100.....0.9
150.....0.0
200....-2.5
250....-6.7
This post was edited on 9/19/14 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:06 pm to PolyPusher86
I hold pistol sigths/shotgun bead right below my intended impact. Just the way I was taught to shoot by my Dad. Crosshairs go on target.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:07 pm to Mahootney
I'm confused
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:11 pm to KingRanch
quote:
I'm confused
when he shoots through a scope, he puts the crosshairs just below the center of the target.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:14 pm to Shexter
That's stupid
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