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Preparing Your Rifle the Right Way

Ready for the Hunting Season

Temps de lecture: 4 minutes

The first signs of spring are here—and with them, the upcoming big game season is getting closer. Now is the ideal time to get your rifle ready for hunting again. A trip to the shooting range is worthwhile for more than just sighting in your rifle. Regular practice throughout the year builds confidence in your firearm, your optics, and your shot placement. Precision and safety come from routine. Below are practical tips on how to prepare your rifle, and yourself, for the upcoming hunting season.

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Ready for the Hunting Season

Zeroing Your Rifle Correctly


Depending on your hunting terrain, your rifle can be zeroed either dead on at 100 yards or with a high zero of approximately +1.5 inches at 100 yards.
Zeroing procedure:

  • Download target (in cm)

  • Start with the center of the three‑shot group.

  • Adjust your riflescope turrets to move the point of impact to match the aiming point

  • Most riflescopes display the adjustment direction directly on the turret.

  • If unsure, stabilize the rifle and look through the scope to immediately see how the adjustment shifts the reticle.

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Zeroing for Maximum Point Blank Range (MPBR)


In many hunting situations, zeroing for Maximum Point Blank Range (MPBR) is highly practical. With common big‑game calibers, MPBR is often around 185 yards. This is achieved by zeroing approximately +1.5 inches high at 100 yards, allowing for effective shot placement across typical hunting distances without holdover. This zero also provides an excellent foundation for using a ballistic turret. Depending on terrain and individual needs, turret markings can be configured as follows:

  • First mark: 200 yards

  • Second mark: 250 yards

  • Third mark: 300 yards

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Confirm After Adjustments

After making adjustments, allow the barrel to cool briefly, then fire another three‑shot group using the same aiming point. This confirms whether both the shooter and the rifle are performing as expected and whether the selected zero meets personal hunting requirements.

When Things Don’t Work at the Shooting Range

If zeroing does not produce the desired results despite solid shooting fundamentals, adequate time, and stable support, a visit to your specialized dealer or gunsmith is recommended. Trained professionals can quickly identify potential causes. That said, zeroing your rifle yourself remains highly valuable. It builds familiarity with your firearm and optics. With just a few deliberate, well‑executed shots, confidence grows quickly — forming the basis for safe, ethical shots in the field.

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