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sighting in Breand new rifle and scope
Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:27 pm
Just picked up Tikka T3 light .223 for my son. Ordered scope and I have both now. Two seperate boxes.
What is the next step? Get academy or BPS to bore sight it? then take it to the range and try to get groups @ 100 yards? 200 yards? 300 yards?
FWIW we are in N. Dallas/ Mckinney/Frisco area.
Thanks in advance.
What is the next step? Get academy or BPS to bore sight it? then take it to the range and try to get groups @ 100 yards? 200 yards? 300 yards?
FWIW we are in N. Dallas/ Mckinney/Frisco area.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:30 pm to McKinneyttu97
1. Bore sight
2. 25 yrds and then when happy with group,
3. desired zero yardage
2. 25 yrds and then when happy with group,
3. desired zero yardage
Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:30 pm to McKinneyttu97
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What is the next step? Get academy or BPS to bore sight it?
Sure
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then take it to the range and try to get groups @ 100 yards? 200 yards? 300 yards?
I usually just sight mine in dead on at 100. You're in Tx so maybe taking longer shots than what i do.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:31 pm to McKinneyttu97
I use a bore lazer pointer at about 50yds. That will get you on paper. From there just dial it in.
If you don't have one they are only $25 or so. Not much money and will save you a lot of time and ammo.
If you don't have one they are only $25 or so. Not much money and will save you a lot of time and ammo.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 2:58 pm to bbvdd
great ideas. thanks and we will get this done!
Posted on 1/9/12 at 3:03 pm to McKinneyttu97
Academy will charge you btw, BPS doesn't
Posted on 1/9/12 at 3:20 pm to bbvdd
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If you don't have one they are only $25 or so. Not much money and will save you a lot of time and ammo.
any recommendations on a brand bbvdd?
Posted on 1/9/12 at 3:23 pm to McKinneyttu97
What kind of scope did you buy?
Posted on 1/9/12 at 3:29 pm to McKinneyttu97
Posted on 1/9/12 at 3:54 pm to BarDTiger81
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What kind of scope did you buy?
It is a NCStar 3x9 40mm
If he likes the gun and enjoys shooting then we will upgrade when needed. We really dont have many places to hunt. More hogs and junk shooting then sitting in a stand.
I tend to bird hunt more, but I couldn't pass ont he gun price. $275 brand new in box never chambered.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 4:05 pm to McKinneyttu97
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$275 brand new in box never chambered.
PLZ link this.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 4:46 pm to thedice20
no link, co-worker won it at the AADE clay shoot here in dallas and didnt need/want it.
So I took advantage of the deal. True story.
So I took advantage of the deal. True story.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 4:48 pm to McKinneyttu97
You really want to know?
First center the reticle of the scope. The easiest way is to hold the objective of the scope right up to a mirror. It will look as if you see two crosshairs. Move the adjustments on the scope until they are centered over each other and you only see one crosshair.
Next, mount the scope. If you really anal, you can use small levels to make sure you get the scope exactly level with the rifle. I just eyeball it by getting the rifle straight and then aligning the crosshairs of with something straight, like a corner in your house.
Next, remove the bolt of the rifle. Put the rifle in a rest. Look through the bore of the rifle at a small object at least 20 yards distant or so. Align the bore with this object. Finally, move the crosshairs until they are centered on the object. You should be able to look through the bore and see the object and then crosshairs should be on the object at the same time. Congratulations, your rifle is now boresighted. You can, if you wish, wait until you get to the range and center your target at 100 yards through the bore.
Finally, shoot the rifle at 35 yards or so and adjust it until it is close to the bullseye. Three shots should be the maximum number needed. Move back to 100 yards and fine tune.
Most of the time, I don't even have to boresight. I can just mount the scope and shoot it at 35 yards. It will be on paper and I can adjust. If it isn't, I just move closer until it is on paper and then adjust.
No need to go anywhere and pay anyone to help you do something as simple as sighting in a rifle.
First center the reticle of the scope. The easiest way is to hold the objective of the scope right up to a mirror. It will look as if you see two crosshairs. Move the adjustments on the scope until they are centered over each other and you only see one crosshair.
Next, mount the scope. If you really anal, you can use small levels to make sure you get the scope exactly level with the rifle. I just eyeball it by getting the rifle straight and then aligning the crosshairs of with something straight, like a corner in your house.
Next, remove the bolt of the rifle. Put the rifle in a rest. Look through the bore of the rifle at a small object at least 20 yards distant or so. Align the bore with this object. Finally, move the crosshairs until they are centered on the object. You should be able to look through the bore and see the object and then crosshairs should be on the object at the same time. Congratulations, your rifle is now boresighted. You can, if you wish, wait until you get to the range and center your target at 100 yards through the bore.
Finally, shoot the rifle at 35 yards or so and adjust it until it is close to the bullseye. Three shots should be the maximum number needed. Move back to 100 yards and fine tune.
Most of the time, I don't even have to boresight. I can just mount the scope and shoot it at 35 yards. It will be on paper and I can adjust. If it isn't, I just move closer until it is on paper and then adjust.
No need to go anywhere and pay anyone to help you do something as simple as sighting in a rifle.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 5:00 pm to Hawgon
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You really want to know?
Yes thanks, I can get some steps out of the way at the house. That is great advice and very helpful. Thanks again.
Posted on 1/9/12 at 5:06 pm to McKinneyttu97
quote:Never heard of this brand
Breand
Posted on 1/9/12 at 6:32 pm to Tiger 79
Posted on 1/10/12 at 12:42 am to McKinneyttu97
My best advice is shoot the cheapest bullets money can buy until you get it close at whatever range you want, then make it right with the hunting ammo. No need to shoot the expensive shite for the rough work.
Posted on 1/10/12 at 12:48 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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First center the reticle of the scope. The easiest way is to hold the objective of the scope right up to a mirror. It will look as if you see two crosshairs. Move the adjustments on the scope until they are centered over each other and you only see one crosshair.
Interesting way to center the reticle. Never heard of doing it that way. Back when I used windage adjustable bases, I centered the reticle using a different method, basically by counting the clicks. Your way is faster. I no longer center the reticle since I no longer use windage adjustable bases. Just seems like an extra step now as I'm going to adjust the reticles as needed to get the scope sighted in.
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Next, remove the bolt of the rifle. Put the rifle in a rest. Look through the bore of the rifle at a small object at least 20 yards distant or so. Align the bore with this object. Finally, move the crosshairs until they are centered on the object. You should be able to look through the bore and see the object and then crosshairs should be on the object at the same time. Congratulations, your rifle is now boresighted. You can, if you wish, wait until you get to the range and center your target at 100 yards through the bore.
Finally, shoot the rifle at 35 yards or so and adjust it until it is close to the bullseye. Three shots should be the maximum number needed. Move back to 100 yards and fine tune.
Most of the time, I don't even have to boresight. I can just mount the scope and shoot it at 35 yards. It will be on paper and I can adjust. If it isn't, I just move closer until it is on paper and then adjust.
No need to go anywhere and pay anyone to help you do something as simple as sighting in a rifle.
I agree entirely. Bore sighting like this requires no special equipment and is something that can be done at home, saving time at the range. I would add one small thing, though. Look through the bore while aligning the scope/bore w/ the object. You'll need to make the scope adjustments the opposite of what you'd think. For example, if the is juncture of the cross hairs is higher than the object you're aiming at, you'll need to turn the scope adjustment to the HIGH, not LOW direction. I know, it makes no sense at all, but you'll see how it works if you're looking through the scope when you make the adjustment.
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