What Range do you zero at?

[Bugs Bunny 5]

guys nd gals,

 

i know this is pretty much dependent on the shooter but just want to see what range people tent to zero at.

 

any recommendations of what i should zero my setup at would be much appreciated as i cant find a good zero atm

 

AAS410 Carbine .177

 

Hawke 3-9x50 Sport HD IR

 

Deban 3"-6" Bipod

 

i shoot with AA Diablo Fields 4.52

 

 

cheers in advanced

 

Jamie

[Millet 4,497]

I have almost the exact same set up as you and i use the same pellet's with good accuracy..i zero the rifle at 35yrd's but make sure they is not a drop of wind when zeroing and also dont fill the rifle over 160 bar and dont let it drop below 140 bar..the reason for this is that is where they hold there most consistant power.

[Bugs Bunny 5]

I have almost the exact same set up as you and i use the same pellet's with good accuracy..i zero the rifle at 35yrd's but make sure they is not a drop of wind when zeroing and also dont fill the rifle over 160 bar and dont let it drop below 140 bar..the reason for this is that is where they hold there most consistant power.

 

thanks might give that a go

 

what sort of grouping are you getting at 35 yards?

[Rommels 7]

I have almost the exact same set up as you and i use the same pellet's with good accuracy..i zero the rifle at 35yrd's but make sure they is not a drop of wind when zeroing and also dont fill the rifle over 160 bar and dont let it drop below 140 bar..the reason for this is that is where they hold there most consistant power.

 

thanks might give that a go

 

what sort of grouping are you getting at 35 yards?

 

Also 35 for the .177 AAS410k, as to the grouping, you should be looking for a fingernail/thumbnail ( 5p coin (good)/ 2p coin (acceptable)) on a 5 shot group.. should be manageable with a bipod

Edited July 12, 2011 by Rommels

[festa 206]

same here 35 on the AA s200.177 and 30 on the hw100 .22

 

atb gary

[pianoman 3,587]

35 Metres on the 3rd mildot down on my Hawke 6-18X44 SR12/HW77 .22; set to 14.5 mag. Gives me all the range options I need to shoot as accurately as possible.

[Millet 4,497]

I have almost the exact same set up as you and i use the same pellet's with good accuracy..i zero the rifle at 35yrd's but make sure they is not a drop of wind when zeroing and also dont fill the rifle over 160 bar and dont let it drop below 140 bar..the reason for this is that is where they hold there most consistant power.

 

thanks might give that a go

 

what sort of grouping are you getting at 35 yards?

The grouping you want to aim for is around the penny or 5p mark i am pretty confident that the scope's are set when i can put 8/9 out of ten shot's in that size target..

[zini 1,939]

Hi mate,

 

For ther optimun zero with the combo that you are talking about depending on it being set at around 11.5 ft / lbs you will need a 36 yard zero (33 metres) metric.

 

This will enable you to stay within a 2.5cm kill zone with a point blank range of 9 to 41 yards or 8.2 to 37.5 metres.

 

For a easier zero range to cope with when out in the field use the following:

 

35 yards or 32 metres which will enable you to stay within a 2.5cm kill zone with a point blank range of 9.2 to 39.9 yards or 8.5 to 36.5 metres.

 

Cheers

 

Si

[Bugs Bunny 5]

thanks to all for the top info once again

[andyfr1968 772]

All good advice above but as you said in your OP, it's down to personal preferance to a large degree.

 

For me.... .22, 25 yards. .20, 30 and .177 35. I'm an old fashioned git and I can't get on with mil dot rets or all these other ladder this and thats Makes my head ache!! Litterally

 

Have a play on the range and see what you feel best with

 

Cheers.

Edited July 13, 2011 by andyfr1968