How Do You Sight In A Muzzleloader Scope?
Muzzleloaders–rifles that are loaded through the muzzle instead of the breech or the action–used to be short-range weapons, firing slow-moving projectiles with black powder. Now, however, modern variations shoot at higher velocities, with an accuracy rivaling the most advanced slug guns and many hunting rifles. With these modern firearms, a scope can help the shooter maximize effective range and accuracy. Determine the distance that you want to sight in your muzzleloader for. Pick a point somewhere in the middle of your weapon’s range that matches the distances that you will be shooting in the field. Depending on the ammunition you’re using and the terrain you’ll be shooting in, somewhere between 75 and 100 yards is usually appropriate. Take your muzzleloader to a range and set up a target at the distance that you’ve decided to sight in at. Fire three test rounds and inspect the results. If the three rounds are not grouped together in the center of the target, then the scope will nee
