re: sighting in Breand new rifle and scope

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.