There are commonly two turrets on a riflescope. The one on the top of the scope adjusts for elevation (up/down), and the one on the side adjusts for windage (left/right). If your scope has a third turret on the side opposite of the windage turret, that is used for parallax adjust...
How to Sight-In Your Rifle For The Perfect Long-Range ShotYour rifle is only as accurate as you make it. Here's how to sight it in for tight clusters and long-distance shooting.Corey Hass
In today’s post, I’m going to provide you with step by step instructions on how to mount a scope on a rifle so you can get the best possible accuracy out of it without being dependent on someone else to do it for you regardless of whether you’re using an inexpensive optic or a ...
Sighting in a new scope is not a job that most shooters do regularly. Here are step by step instructions to ensure that you sight-in your scope properly.
Question:How can I test to see if my night vision rifle scope is losing zero when I change batteries, as I can’t confirm why I’m missing shots and want to be sure before I send it back? Chris says:This is quite a common question. Unload and make...
What is a Rifle Scope Reticle? Image by Tina Fa'apoi (Own Work) for Target Tamers The reticle is the aiming point in your field of view in most rifle scopes. Also referred to as 'crosshairs' reticles are either glass etched or, most commonly, made out of wire. ...
It’s best to match the scope to your mount and budget or expect for this while you’re searching for a new scope. Since there are many different types of mounts, you should brush up on mount types and which riflescope mount is best for you. ...
This step is optional, but can help reduce the time and ammunition required to zero the scope.Bore sightingis a process that helps align the riflescope’s crosshairs with the bore of the rifle. A bore sight is a device that you can attach to the rifle’s barrel to help with this proce...
shooting dots on a paper target, or ringing steel silhouettes on a sniper course. So, whether you are getting ready for the big hunt, an upcoming match at the local rifle range, or just aday at the range, the quicker you can get your rifle zeroed, the more ammunition you’ll have le...
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