Job one is chronograph the load and then zero to 100 yards. 100 yards is important because it will reveal sight misalignment. This is simply a placeholder zero. Next, use a ballistics app to understand bullet drop compensation from the 100 yard zero to the long range distance. Now, shoot a tall target at 100 yards applying the bullet drop compensation needed for the long range distance and note if the bullet strikes are left or right of initial grouping. This will give recognition of the optic being level. Finally, shoot match grade factory ammunition and use it as a base line for the accuracy expected from hand loads. And do not shoot F class because it does not support the number one thing which is marksmanship development. That will come from shooting NRA any/any LR using bone and sling support. That discipline helps to understand how to achieve muscular relaxation and natural point of aim which are as essential to long range as is an understanding for what to do about the wind.There’s much more but this will get anyone off to a great start. How do I know? I was once a novice and now I am an American High Power Rifleman in Long-Range Award Winner. The bottom-line is marksmanship is knowledge and skill. The knowledge comes fast and easy, while the skill takes time to develop.
Thank you guys! Just picked up a bergara M40-ish and a your Razor HD Gen 2 4.5-27.. Going to start getting deep once the weather in Wisconsin gets a little better.
Most game usually stand around 200meters away from us in the Karoo area of South Africa. We also like to shoot at game under 300meters, So we zero the rifles at 200meters.
When you set up a 200 yard zero, you don't do it at 200 yd. You do it at 100 and have the point of impact 1.5" high, or whatever it should be specifically for your setup.
Good rule of thumb, but we would always encourage to verify as it is not always the case between different calibers, bullet dimensions, and bullet weight.
Job one is chronograph the load and then zero to 100 yards. 100 yards is important because it will reveal sight misalignment. This is simply a placeholder zero. Next, use a ballistics app to understand bullet drop compensation from the 100 yard zero to the long range distance. Now, shoot a tall target at 100 yards applying the bullet drop compensation needed for the long range distance and note if the bullet strikes are left or right of initial grouping. This will give recognition of the optic being level. Finally, shoot match grade factory ammunition and use it as a base line for the accuracy expected from hand loads. And do not shoot F class because it does not support the number one thing which is marksmanship development. That will come from shooting NRA any/any LR using bone and sling support. That discipline helps to understand how to achieve muscular relaxation and natural point of aim which are as essential to long range as is an understanding for what to do about the wind.There’s much more but this will get anyone off to a great start. How do I know? I was once a novice and now I am an American High Power Rifleman in Long-Range Award Winner. The bottom-line is marksmanship is knowledge and skill. The knowledge comes fast and easy, while the skill takes time to develop.
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Thank you guys! Just picked up a bergara M40-ish and a your Razor HD Gen 2 4.5-27.. Going to start getting deep once the weather in Wisconsin gets a little better.
Nice! We would love to see you in our Long Range courses.
Most game usually stand around 200meters away from us in the Karoo area of South Africa. We also like to shoot at game under 300meters, So we zero the rifles at 200meters.
Nice, everyone has their preference of what best suits them.
These a great keep em coming
I do the traditional bore sighting but I also like using the Bushnell Bore Sighter,
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How much for the class Ken Comstock
Intro Class = $150
Long Range course (per day) - $300
One of the worst "how to" videos I've seen. Next time skip the weed before hand.
When you set up a 200 yard zero, you don't do it at 200 yd. You do it at 100 and have the point of impact 1.5" high, or whatever it should be specifically for your setup.
Good rule of thumb, but we would always encourage to verify as it is not always the case between different calibers, bullet dimensions, and bullet weight.
@vortexedge4492 I was talking about setting up for hunting. For my PRS setup, I zero at 100.