How Do You Set A Rifle Scope?
Some rifles come with scopes installed, but for those that don’t, installing the scope can be a delicate process. A well-installed scope is essential to the performance of your rifle. Secure the rifle in the vise, using the iron open sights to aim at the target. For most hunting rifles, you will want the scope to be zeroed with the barrel at about 25 yards. Fire one round, making sure that the gun is not dislodged and that the bullet strikes the target. Mount the scope’s brackets on the top of the barrel. Most rifles come with the brackets already attached, but if not, use the small screws in the top of the barrel to fix the brackets. Some brackets allow the shooter to look beneath the scope for close-range shots. Open the rings of the scope holder, attach the bottom half to the brackets, the top around the scope, and tighten to secure the scope in place. Look through the scope to make sure that the cross hairs are oriented directly vertically and horizontally, and adjust the alignment
