can any one tell me how to sight in a scope on a rifle please?

Answer 1

As you shoot the rifle, the top knob, changes it from right to left, and the left one, changes it from top to bottom....take the gun out, and target practice. After each shot, adjust it a little bit at a time!!!!

Answer 2

If possible use a bore sighter first to get it on the paper. First of all make sure all your screws are tight and it is mounted securely on the rifle. Then use a rest and sand bag or something and fire one shot while aiming at the center of the bull on your target. Try to do this at a known distance, preferably a hundred yards. Typical scope is 1/4 inch of movement for each click at 100 yards. Then examine your target and see where the bullet struck. If it is down three inches move your up/down adjustment knob up 12 clicks for three inches. If it is hitting to the right four inches move the left/right adjustment know 16 clicks to the left. The adjustment knobs are usually labeled up & down and left & right. After you have made the appropriate adjustments fire another round and see where it hits on the paper; repeat adjustments until you are satisified you are hitting where you want to. A word of caution; before you start the adjusting fire at least five rounds through your rifle just to make sure your rifle barrel is "set" for sighting in. A rifle that has a cleaned barrel will print different from where it is sighted in at. Also, try to sight it in and hunt using the same brand ammo and weight bullet; some rifles will throw a bullet high or low or from side to side depending on differences in ammo and bullet weight. For general purpose hunting the difference is not that important but if you want to hit a bullseye every time it does make a difference.

Answer 3

I use a laser sighting system that goes in the end of the barrel per studs for each caliber. I do this in my shop which puts the target about 25 ft. from the end of the barrel. Once I have the laser dot shining on the wall I then adjust the scope turrets to move the cross hairs to the dot. I have the rifle held down in a portable vise made for rifles.This saves me ammo and time when I go to the range. Especially if I have several rifles to sight in. It always puts my first bullet on target.

Answer 4

This is the fastest method and requires the least number of cartridges. First you will need some sandbags and a strong table to shoot from. Place your rifle in the sandbags and aim at the dead center of your target's bullseye (about 25 to 50 yards away). Fire three shots while holding on the dead center of the bullseye. All three shots MUST be fired with the cross hairs held dead center on the bullseye. Now you will have a group of three holes somewhere on the paper. Now, you must be able to fasten the gun down so that it does not move while you adjust the scope. Again, with the gun firmly held in place, aim the crosshairs at the dead center of the bullseye. DO NOT MOVE the rifle while you adjust the scope. NOw, using the adjusting knobs on the scope, adjust the crosshiars so that they are aimed at the center of the group of bullet holes in the paper. If you have done all of this as I described, the scope is now aimed where the bullets are going. Shoot three more shots while holding the crosshairs on the dead center of the bullseye and, if you are doing your part, you should have a group of three new holes in the bullseye.

Answer 5

First of all, have you had your rifle bore-sighted? This should put your shots on the paper at say a hundred yards (assuming you wish to shoot that far with it). Then get a good rest and shoot at your target adjusting your elevation and windage as needed. When you have a group of three shots close together to your liking, your rifle is sighted in at how ever many yards you were shooting at. Put the caps back on your scope and ready.

Best.

H

Answer 6

i would suggest that you start with a bore sight. adjust the scope so that the Cross hears are dead center on the grid in the bore sight. this will in shear that your first three shots will be on the target. then you can fine tone it. stating at 25yrs, thin at 100yr. you will wont the bullet hols as close to dead center, left to right,you may want it to be a little high at 100yrs, depending on how far you plan to shoot.
hope this will help

Answer 7

I have 30.06 and 243 rounds with a laser inside. When you lock the laser shines through the barrel. Before using life amo try this to sight. It is almost 90% accurate.

Ps They are available in South Africa not sure of USA

Answer 8

http://www.chuckhawks.com/sight-in_rifle.htm

Answer 9

SHOOT ABOUT 5 SHOTS. SEE WHERE UR GROUPING IS AND ADJUST TILL U GET DEAD ON TO THE CENTER.