It is not as important that the scope is level to the action as it is that the scope, specifically the reticle, is plumb with the world. There are a few ways you can check this but the easiest way I have found to do this, and cheapest, is to use a plumb bob. This does not ...
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...
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At 1,000 meters, a MIL scale scope equates to 1 meter. Whichever measurement system you use is workable with a MIL scope.Reading an MOA ReticleStandard MOA reticles show a hash or tick mark on the crosshairs for each MOA. These tick marks appear on both the horizontal and vertical ...
Example of Elevation Adjustment for MOA scope: Pro Tip:If your scope has exposed turrets, you should be able to make elevation adjustments while your head is still in position looking through your scope. As a trick to remember the correct direction, think of the turret as a screw. To raise...
In the next section, we'll learn about the tools that sniper teams use to get the job done. Sniper Rifles As part of a training exercise, the members of a sniper team man a 7.62mm Springfield Armory M21 Sniping rifle (left) and sights through the scope of a 7.62mm M24 Sniper rifle...
Step 1: Gather the Right Scope Mounting Tools Before you can properly learn how to mount a scope, you need to start by having the right tools. Because there are a lot of tools, and different preferences to which tools you should use when mounting a scope, we’ll provide you two ...
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.
Think about who is going to be using the firearm and scope. Do you want something that's practical and user-friendly or something a little more advanced with some neat bells and whistles thrown in? Make sure that you can effectively use the scope for what it's made for. ...
Gone are the days of the simple duplex. Now, other options, such as First-Focal-Plane (FFP), Second Focal Plane (SFP), Ballistic Drop Compensating (BDC), Crosshair with .2-Mil or 1-MOA, and “Christmas Tree” are available. Know which one to choose by lo