My new 243

[nighthunter 4]

Just got my new(second hand) 243 can anyone tell me how to zero the scope in without spending to many rounds, The guy in the shop did tell me something about 1 click on the scope lateral and horizontal equals something but he spoke very fast and I can't remember all he said, Can anyone recite the formula for me please.

[SportingShooter 0]

Most scopes seem to be 1 click = 1/4" @ 100 yards, some will be 1/8" @ 100 yards.

 

If you remove the caps on top of the dials and look on the dials, it should say there.

 

Have a look here for info on zeroing. The topic is for Airguns but you will get the idea.

 

I'm afraid it takes as many rounds as it takes to zero a scope properly, most guns and scope combinations will shoot under a 1"group at 100 yards.

 

SS

[richie 1]

one piece of advice i would give would is to zero in on a target closer rather than further, be much easier to see where the bullet falls...

[Deker 3,478]

nighthunter

 

help me out...what is your background...what is your experience...what have you been granted a ticket for .243 for????

[nighthunter 4]

Most scopes seem to be 1 click = 1/4" @ 100 yards, some will be 1/8" @ 100 yards.

 

If you remove the caps on top of the dials and look on the dials, it should say there.

 

Have a look here for info on zeroing. The topic is for Airguns but you will get the idea.

 

I'm afraid it takes as many rounds as it takes to zero a scope properly, most guns and scope combinations will shoot under a 1"group at 100 yards.

 

SS

Thanks for that S.S that sounds something like it.

[riohog 5,721]

nighthunter

 

help me out...what is your background...what is your experience...what have you been granted a ticket for .243 for????

 

 

perhaps basic knowledge of balistics and the workings of a rifleshould be a prelim to aquiring a fac?

[longrange 0]

totaly agree with deker and riohog,! think you need some help?

[nighthunter 4]

nighthunter

 

help me out...what is your background...what is your experience...what have you been granted a ticket for .243 for????

I've had a .22 for twenty years or so with open sights, never needed a scope for rabbits or fox.

Always had something else to sort out the odd roe here and there before the busy body's got involved

I've since moved on to land with a lot of deer, When the land check officer came to see me as the land had never been checked for a firearms he pointed out that deer cannot be shot with a .22 and perhaps I should apply for something bigger.

[Guest JohnGalway]

Just got my new(second hand) 243 can anyone tell me how to zero the scope in without spending to many rounds, The guy in the shop did tell me something about 1 click on the scope lateral and horizontal equals something but he spoke very fast and I can't remember all he said, Can anyone recite the formula for me please.

 

I'd hazard a guess what the guy in the gunshop was telling you was what one click on your scope equalled to in measurement at whatever range, most scopes will adjust your point of impact by 1/4 of an inch at one hundred yards per click. But not all scopes. So, what make and model is you scope please?

 

The way I'd do it, which isn't necessarily the best way but...

 

Set out a target, I use an A4 sheet of paper with a 1" black circle on it taped to a board infront of a safe backstop to catch the bullet.

 

It will help, but isn't essential, if the rifle is on a bench. Just so long as the rifle is rock solid you can do this shooting prone no bother. Remove the bolt. Look down the bore and best you can line the bore up so you can see the black dot on your target. You'll need something to put under the butt of the stock, either a proper bag, or a jacket, whatever.

 

Now, you've got your bore lined up with that dot. Look through your scope without moving the rifle. Where are the crosshairs? If they're too high, then dial the elevation down. If it's left then dial the windage right until you're on that dot.

 

If your scope has 1/4" adjustments at 100 yards (hope I get this bit right), then at 50 yards one click will only be 1/8" of an inch.

 

Fire a shot to see where you are.

 

If you're happy enough the shot has landed in or very close to that dot then either move back or move your target (I suggest you use a new sheet now, same inch dot) out to 100 yards. If you do move your target, don't forget to have a safe backstop.

 

Fire three shots.

 

Measure from the centre of that group to the centre of the black dot. For me, pick the two holes farthest apart, the middle of that line is the centre of the group (roughly). Adjust your scope accordingly, so, if you were an inch low and two inches to the left, turn 4 clicks up and 8 clicks right. Should be bang on target now. Fire a group to check.

 

No idea if you want you rifle bang on target at 100 yards or one inch high at one hundred so I'll leave that up to you.

 

 

If anyone spots mistakes in this, and I'm sure there are a few, or has better way of goign about it then fire away

 

 

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Edited to add, I agree a bit of reading up on the basics, or better if you have someone local who can help you out would be a good idea But, don't see it as having a go. Not all of us have shooting in the family, me included, so feel free to ask questions. It's a much better idea to ask and feel like an eejit than go out and do something truly stupid

[longrange 0]

nighthunter

 

help me out...what is your background...what is your experience...what have you been granted a ticket for .243 for????

I've had a .22 for twenty years or so with open sights, never needed a scope for rabbits or fox.

Always had something else to sort out the odd roe here and there before the busy body's got involved

I've since moved on to land with a lot of deer, When the land check officer came to see me as the land had never been checked for a firearms he pointed out that deer cannot be shot with a .22 and perhaps I should apply for something bigger.

 

NO PROBS i think you had us! a wee bit worried, there for a minute .

cheers

[ReneZ 0]

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Zero-A-Ri...e&id=415018

 

Hope that helps. Make sure you shoot little groups before you start adjusting the scope. Start at 25y and than at larger distances. Being all over the place normally has two reasons: loose scope to rifle fit or you not doing your job (3rd is broken scope, but as it is new excluded) Cheers, Rene.

Edited November 2, 2008 by ReneZ

[nighthunter 4]

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Zero-A-Ri...e&id=415018

 

Hope that helps. Cheers, Rene.

Thanks for that

[nighthunter 4]

Thank you to all of you for your help, Sorry if I got some of you worried But as you can see in my previous post progress is a very slow process this end

[SportingShooter 0]

Thank you to all of you for your help, Sorry if I got some of you worried But as you can see in my previous post progress is a very slow process this end

Slow and Steady wins the race as they say, no point in firing at anything until you have it sorted well and truly

[bignoel 14]

hi i use a laser bore sighter at a set distance then fine tune with a few rounds .