Clean Your Rifle
Your rifle should be cleaned regularly. Depending on caliber and bullet type, a chemical bore cleaning may be advisable after around 50 rounds, either done yourself or by a qualified gunsmith.
Check Point of Impact
At the shooting range, fire three shots using the same aiming point. This allows you to assess both the rifle’s accuracy and its point of impact.
Evaluate the Shot Group
Ideally, your group size should be approximately 1 inch at 100 yards. Group size is measured center to center between the two shots that are farthest apart.
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:
Start with the center of the three‑shot group.
Adjust the riflescope turrets to move this center to the desired point of impact.
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.
Preparing Your Rifle the Right Way
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
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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