Rifle sight in before going to the mountains?

[nobody]

I wouldn’t recommend this; but rather have a proper 100 yard zero (confirmed with 10-20 shot group) then set your elevation reticle to PBR for your specific cartridge/density altitude.

I second this. A true and actual Zero at 100 yards. Then, when you head out and start hunting, dial up 2 MOA. That'll allow you to "hold fur" to somewhere around 250-300-ish on most cartridges. Then you can just dial back down to your zero point when checking zero, rather than just shooting and hoping you're "exactly" some arbitrary inch measurement high at 100 yards.

 

[XLR]

This has to be the most complicated thread I have ever read about zeroing a rifle lol. Just check zero when you get there and call it good. If you are planning on shooting past 500 yds find a spot to shoot out to distance too. Some states have the BLM that allows you to just stop and shoot while others might require you to go to a sanctioned range. Just check it when you get there and you dont have to worry about anything!

 

[Slugz]

This has to be the most complicated thread I have ever read about zeroing a rifle lol. Just check zero when you get there and call it good. If you are planning on shooting past 500 yds find a spot to shoot out to distance too. Some states have the BLM that allows you to just stop and shoot while others might require you to go to a sanctioned range. Just check it when you get there and you dont have to worry about anything!

100 vs 200 yd zero?

Well, after coming to the conclusion that my formerly beloved Swarovski Z6 3-18x50's weren't up to task (a sheared off elevation turret revealing the cheesy plastic internals sealed their fate) I've "upgraded" to a hopefully more rugged Nightforce NXS 3-15X50. In the process of re-zeroing, I'm...

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Part deux

 

[SDHNTR]

100 vs 200 yd zero?

Well, after coming to the conclusion that my formerly beloved Swarovski Z6 3-18x50's weren't up to task (a sheared off elevation turret revealing the cheesy plastic internals sealed their fate) I've "upgraded" to a hopefully more rugged Nightforce NXS 3-15X50. In the process of re-zeroing, I'm...

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Part deux

I learned a lot from that thread! 100yd zero!

 

[Reburn]

I learned a lot from that thread! 100yd zero!

Thank you.

That thread and this thread were tough. And if one or two people understood and got it then it was worth it.

At what yardage do you dial?

Will shortly have my first “dial” scope. In a hunting situation at what point do you dial? At 300 yards when it is a short hold over? This is based on elk. Appreciate any insights and experience.

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[wind gypsy]

Past 3-400 yards, a custom cut dial is a gimmick.

 

[Lawnboi]

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[Mike D Texas]

Zero your rifle here and pass on the custom engraved dial unless you like to count clicks in your head.


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