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Post by 1ranger49 on Aug 29, 2023 13:36:01 GMT -5
After knocking down a few squirrels so far this season and having a couple of misses, was it me or is the scope off a tad. Time to get the rifle rest setup and take a few shots. The first 2 shots are on the right. Made a couple of clicks left. The next 2 shots are on the left and a fuss low. Made 1 click right and 1 click up and made 1 final shot. I do believe it is good enough. If I miss one now I can’t blame the rifle.  |
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Post by welder on Aug 29, 2023 14:47:49 GMT -5
This is just me, but.....
If I were you, I would go to a walnut tree or a tree with smooth bark where you can see your bullets holes and test it in a "hunting situation" with a good solid rest. You will know exactly what is going on and it's a confidence builder.
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Post by jtkelly on Aug 29, 2023 17:01:17 GMT -5
I wouldn't go out shooting up trees for target practice.
I'd say spend a little more money on the ammunition you want to hunt with and NEVER move the scope based on LESS THAT the center of a three shot group.
It looks to me like you shot 5 times and moved the scope twice. You'd have been better off shooting all five and then using a little KY windage.
JUst my opinion
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Post by 1ranger49 on Aug 29, 2023 18:08:05 GMT -5
I wouldn't go out shooting up trees for target practice. I'd say spend a little more money on the ammunition you want to hunt with and NEVER move the scope based on LESS THAT the center of a three shot group. It looks to me like you shot 5 times and moved the scope twice. You'd have been better off shooting all five and then using a little KY windage. JUst my opinion I do know where you are coming from and understand the need to match the right ammo that shoots best in any rifle. Shooting groups and then making sure the scope settles before adjusting from one group to another. I have done the 3 shot groups for years and then made the adjustments. I now just shoot a 2 shot group and get the same result with my rifle and scope. Love my bolt action rifle. You are right on your opinion. That is the best way to sight in a rifle. |
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Post by BigJLocke on Aug 29, 2023 19:35:14 GMT -5
I wouldn't go out shooting up trees for target practice. I'd say spend a little more money on the ammunition you want to hunt with and NEVER move the scope based on LESS THAT the center of a three shot group. It looks to me like you shot 5 times and moved the scope twice. You'd have been better off shooting all five and then using a little KY windage. JUst my opinion I do know where you are coming from and understand the need to match the right ammo that shoots best in any rifle. Shooting groups and then making sure the scope settles before adjusting from one group to another. I have done the 3 shot groups for years and then made the adjustments. I now just shoot a 2 shot group and get the same result with my rifle and scope. Love my bolt action rifle. You are right on your opinion. That is the best way to sight in a rifle. 10 years in the Army tells me that you need to shoot three round shot groups before you make any adjustments. However, I’ve been shooting long enough that I know if I made a bad shot or not. If I’m WAY off, I’ll fire one shot and move. Whatever works best for you. There’s 100 ways to skin a squirrel. |
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Post by esshup on Aug 29, 2023 21:34:18 GMT -5
And if you talk to a precision long range shooter, they will tell statistically it's best to shoot a 10 round group.
You did well. If I leave a rifle not exactly sighted in, if the wind blows I can't remember what kentucky windage I need.
What distance was the target at?
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Post by 1ranger49 on Aug 30, 2023 7:54:12 GMT -5
And if you talk to a precision long range shooter, they will tell statistically it's best to shoot a 10 round group. You did well. If I leave a rifle not exactly sighted in, if the wind blows I can't remember what kentucky windage I need. What distance was the target at? I like to sight my .22 rifle in at 25 yards. I’m not a competition shooter, just a plan old squirrel and varmint hunter. It doesn’t take much to fine tune the scope just in case it may have gotten bumped while out hunting. After many years shooting my old Remington rifle we know each other very well. Over the years I have tried many different brands of .22 ammo until the old Rem showed me which brand shoots the most accurate and consistent so we will stick with that. |
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Post by omegahunter on Sept 15, 2023 11:18:33 GMT -5
And if you talk to a precision long range shooter, they will tell statistically it's best to shoot a 10 round group. You did well. If I leave a rifle not exactly sighted in, if the wind blows I can't remember what kentucky windage I need. What distance was the target at? I like to sight my .22 rifle in at 25 yards. I’m not a competition shooter, just a plan old squirrel and varmint hunter. It doesn’t take much to fine tune the scope just in case it may have gotten bumped while out hunting. After many years shooting my old Remington rifle we know each other very well. Over the years I have tried many different brands of .22 ammo until the old Rem showed me which brand shoots the most accurate and consistent so we will stick with that. And that's the key. If you already know what to expect from your rifle and ammo, there is no sense wasting additional shots. Make your adjustment and verify. If the next shot isn't where it is supposed to be, then start hunting for what's wrong. |
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