The Easy Way to Sight-In an Air Rifle Scope

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  • Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
  • Sight-in your scope-fitted air rifle in only two or three shots by following Stephen Archer's simple instructions shown here. You "see through the scope" for a clear understanding of the steps.
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  • @losi8ightyew
    @losi8ightyew 7 лет назад +62

    For those wondering about his rifle and scope. His rifle is a QB78, his scope is a Leapers/UTG 3-9x50 AO. You can thank me later for saving you endless scrolling. :p

    • @MichaelOnRockyTop
      @MichaelOnRockyTop 7 лет назад +2

      What if you have a nitro-piston? You can't hold it on a rest like this because it jars too much. You need a loose hold (artillery)

    • @perceivingacting
      @perceivingacting 6 лет назад

      I thought same, BigRed.

    • @TheGuitaronfire76
      @TheGuitaronfire76 4 года назад

      He mentions the name of the rifle at 19 seconds into the video

    • @dmandiola77
      @dmandiola77 4 года назад

      @Dave Thomas by the way allow me to correct you,he says at the beginning it's his "own" customized qb78

    • @craigtayntor489
      @craigtayntor489 3 дня назад

      ​@@TheGuitaronfire76AND

  • @j-rodm4548
    @j-rodm4548 9 лет назад +69

    That was a very good tutorial. It was free of nonsense, straight , and clear spoken. I would like for more tutorials to be done this well. Afterall, there are maybe 1or 2 good ones out of eight on any given subject.

  • @Haforn44
    @Haforn44 8 лет назад +168

    What I don't understand is why there are 158 'down' votes. This is the best and simplest explanation I've yet heard to sight in a scope. Well produced video with well thought out clear instructions. Many thanks!

    • @jswenson2339
      @jswenson2339 7 лет назад

      there are 2 errors in the video, the basic concept is correct. this could be the reason for down votes

    • @keithtraa
      @keithtraa 7 лет назад +1

      why do I always shy away from scopes? because it's too big a pain to get it all set up, get to the range, bump it and wonder if it threw the scope off, etc., etc.,

    • @perceivingacting
      @perceivingacting 6 лет назад

      2:29 is an error? After the second shot he does not first aim cross hairs at the centre of the bullseye but instead starts adjusting from a position below-left of centre. Odd, becasue the rest of the video is great.

    • @Pauld58
      @Pauld58 6 лет назад +7

      Too simple maybe. There are two zeroes to consider - the Primary and Secondary. The first one is where the pellet is still climbing and the second after it has started to decline. For instance his 10yds would be his primary and his secondary might typically be 30 yes. To research these points you would need to set out targets at say 5 yard intervals and shoot without further adjustment to the scope. You will quickly find where the primary and secondary fall. If you need to shoot in between these points you will use the mil dot's to compensate whether up or down is required. Most people zero at the range they intend to shoot at most. You will also have vastly different trajectory curves between primary and secondary between .177 and .22 or other calibers. Zeroing is both simple and complex all at the same time.

    • @perceivingacting
      @perceivingacting 6 лет назад

      2:29 is an error...

  • @peteflynn3923
    @peteflynn3923 8 лет назад +459

    Great video. But I don't have a pellet trap so the wife just holds the target for me. It's a great motivator to get it right!

    • @sudo_nym
      @sudo_nym 8 лет назад +12

      +Pete Flynn
      ...or wrong :-D

    • @Vv-cq6cx
      @Vv-cq6cx 7 лет назад +3

      Pete Flynn XD

    • @redcliff17
      @redcliff17 7 лет назад +5

      Ouch I thought you loved her

    • @FatMorton
      @FatMorton 7 лет назад +3

      Pete Flynn 😂😂😂😂

    • @ShenkyNL
      @ShenkyNL 7 лет назад +4

      She definitely loves him xD

  • @MariusdeVilliers
    @MariusdeVilliers 6 лет назад +15

    Thanks it was definitely helpful for me, as a first timer I had actually no clue so ended up shooting 200 pellets to try and adjust it before I gave up and searched the internet and I've tried it exactly the way you did and it worked perfectly, I did use Sand bags to rest the rifle on!

  • @philipperkins7083
    @philipperkins7083 5 лет назад +9

    This the one... the only one that's needed! A brilliant, very clear, and authoritative tutorial. Thank you very much!

  • @farisal-salihi3780
    @farisal-salihi3780 Год назад +2

    The best video to zero your scope. Straight forward and no nonsense. Thank you very much.

  • @perheiro
    @perheiro 5 лет назад +1

    Without a doubt the best way ever to zero a scope. This even worked on my Gamo 3-9 x 40 which is a certified piece of "HELLO". Thanks so much.

  • @Ces1um
    @Ces1um 4 года назад +5

    A great mix of brevity and clarity. Thank you.

  • @gazthebandit
    @gazthebandit 10 лет назад +8

    Just got a stoeger x20 suppressor, I used this video to set the scope from scratch. First shot was two inches low and left,after two adjustments I was hitting the centre of the target consistently. Great video thanks.

  • @Deafforever1231
    @Deafforever1231 2 года назад +1

    Watched like 5 videos and this one made the most sence. Surprised to see how old the video is. But good advice never ages. Thank you, been a catapult hunter for a while but fancied something long range, and had no idea how to sight it in.

  • @brianamuro3023
    @brianamuro3023 2 года назад +1

    That was the easiest explanation of sighting in a scope. Everybody else talks about parallax and all this other confusing stuff. Thank you so much

  • @aosundragonkiller11
    @aosundragonkiller11 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you very much! Getting one soon, and this is very simple, easy to understand and to follow through with! Great video!

  • @ericdenyer4293
    @ericdenyer4293 5 лет назад +5

    This is by far the easiest way to sight in a scope 10/10

  • @stevespanos75
    @stevespanos75 2 года назад +1

    That was the clearest demonstration of sight-In a Scope. SO EASY ! You are a Good Teacher Sir, thank you.

  • @datacomtechnologies52
    @datacomtechnologies52 5 лет назад +1

    This is best Vedic I ever had in terms of a clear explanation regarding scope adjustment. full stars

  • @williamtreat5893
    @williamtreat5893 9 лет назад +13

    That was some great info-I had been waisting ammo doing it the wrong way-I had been putting it back onto the bulleyes and walking it up or down and left or right to the bullseye

    • @Lubedupsquid
      @Lubedupsquid 4 года назад +1

      William Treat that’s exactly what I was doing. Seems so obvious now

  • @thanreingamramrar2634
    @thanreingamramrar2634 10 лет назад +3

    this is the best and the easiest. Thank you so much

  • @ramarisonandry8571
    @ramarisonandry8571 3 года назад +1

    the most simplest of tutorials by far. Thanx sir!

  • @NO_Expectations
    @NO_Expectations 4 года назад +2

    What a great simple plain explanation anybody could follow, thank you.

  • @Henry_the_viii_club
    @Henry_the_viii_club 5 лет назад +7

    All weekend being trying to zero my sight.. New to the air gun scence. All I'm saying is I wish I see THIS Saturday morning.

  • @vgamedude12
    @vgamedude12 15 лет назад +11

    I GET IT NOW!!!!
    THANK YOU SO MUCH IM GOING TO TELL MY FRIEND!
    I favorited this video. I never understood it for some reason.

  • @masonzizovski449
    @masonzizovski449 7 лет назад +1

    This was a great video, but very old. Very VERY simple. Best sighting video I have ever seen.

  • @andersgrassman6583
    @andersgrassman6583 3 года назад +1

    And I've almost given up on this task. And here's a dead simple way, explained so straightforward, I can't image anyone not understanding. Thank you very much!

  • @itchyego
    @itchyego 7 лет назад +5

    OMGosh! You made this SO easy! Esp. for this first timer! Thanks!
    Ken - in Hawaii - Dec 2016!

  • @superbluedavide
    @superbluedavide 9 лет назад +3

    simple and perect! very good President!!!

  • @chriscorsad
    @chriscorsad 11 лет назад +1

    what a bloke clearly knows his stuff thanks. learnt more in 3 min than watching like 10 other videos . cheers

  • @johnedwards6419
    @johnedwards6419 7 лет назад

    I happen to come across this video 8 years late and have been doing this forever! I Love this method and it's a great way to set up first-time users, I usually start at 20 yards but that's only if you have space, from there you can set up your distances very easily! Great Vid.

  • @22airrim11
    @22airrim11 7 лет назад +3

    Don't forget about scope latency. Once a change is made to the reticle it takes a few shots for the reticle cross hairs to settle in. Tapping the side if the gun several times can help set it quicker.

  • @billanz38
    @billanz38 11 лет назад +4

    SMH!!!!! That's s-o-o-o much easier than the way I've been doing it my WHOLE life!!!

  • @GrumpyTinashe
    @GrumpyTinashe 2 месяца назад +1

    You sir are a scholar and a gentleman
    This was beautifully explained and the British accent makes it nicer for me as someone brought up in rhodesia and South Africa 😎

  • @alexthelion06
    @alexthelion06 13 лет назад

    I have a spring piston airgun and I managed to sight in in like 6 shots this really helped A LOT! This method is amazing! Thank you

  • @jonfederman1595
    @jonfederman1595 9 лет назад +8

    It's amazing how many people do this the wrong hard way!

  • @joshuaharrison699
    @joshuaharrison699 10 лет назад +14

    I have a break barrel rifle how would I keep it in the same place and reload at the same time

    • @MrAndyloz
      @MrAndyloz 10 лет назад +22

      just zero in after the shot then you can reload and repeat

    • @MrAndyloz
      @MrAndyloz 9 лет назад +13

      use rest or sand bags and aim at pellet hole,now without moving gun adjust sight to
      sight in to bulls eye, DONE .
      you only need to reload after sights are adjusted to re-test

    • @Pauld58
      @Pauld58 6 лет назад +8

      Pretty unhelpful hints there my friend. You stated you could not keep the gun still or return to exactly the same place. Therefore his method is no good to you whatsoever. You need to use the old and traditional method of aiming at the centre and then making approximate adjustments up and down or sideways in small steps with your turrets until the POA (point of impact) gets pulled in closer and closer to the bullseye each time, and eventually you will succeed. If you zero at such a close range your pellet will still be rising and the same setting will give you a second zero further away probably somewhere near 30 yards. What goes up must come down. A better method for you would be to decide what range you are intending to try and shoot at most of the time and then learn to use your mill dots to compensate up and down accordingly. We tend to imaging that the projectile has a flat path, when in truth it has quite and arc in flight.

    • @imkwyl_jr
      @imkwyl_jr 6 лет назад +3

      Paul Downes bruh nah his tips worked

    • @doug4807
      @doug4807 6 лет назад +5

      I agree with Paul Downes. It appears that those who replied don't understand what you mean by "break barrel". You cannot leave the gun in place or "without moving gun" to reload with a break barrel. I guess the only hope is that you're able to place the gun in as close to the exact same position it was in before having to reload.

  • @fsa1946
    @fsa1946 3 года назад +1

    I have no idea how anyone can give this a "thumbs down". I've seen many videos on this and this is by far the best out there. imho

  • @drewdoyle2236
    @drewdoyle2236 10 лет назад +1

    Best tutorial on RUclips by far! Amazing!!

  • @shammon1
    @shammon1 14 лет назад +3

    Intresting Clip. Can you suggest what distance to zero my sight to for all round shooting? I was thinking of 25 yards. Whats your thoughts on this? Would distance would you advise. Thanks

  • @pudsnpies
    @pudsnpies 8 лет назад +3

    What scope are you using please?

  • @franklegerski9682
    @franklegerski9682 Год назад +1

    My dad showed me this in the 1960's! You can sight any gun, with or without a scope, using this method!

  • @stanagepole9633
    @stanagepole9633 4 года назад

    One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen on RUclips - thank you so much.

  • @TheSpruceMoose
    @TheSpruceMoose 7 лет назад +6

    what happens if im out in the bush how do i hold it perfectly still as cant fit a rifle stand in my rucksack and i only have one pair of socks and i usually will be wearing them when shooting
    thanks for your help
    spruce moose

  • @ObscuredReverie
    @ObscuredReverie 3 года назад +2

    Oh wow. I’ve been making this so much more complicated than it is. Thank you

  • @staffordboy7824
    @staffordboy7824 Год назад

    Fantastic video, followed this video when i got my Weihrauch HW97k & Hawke scope, worked in 5mins like a charm, superb info.

  • @dl733sak
    @dl733sak 6 лет назад +2

    thank you sir. That was awesome.

  • @JEVUS123
    @JEVUS123 3 года назад +1

    The best help I could find on RUclips

  • @scatblues7184
    @scatblues7184 5 лет назад +1

    Great video and easy to understand. Thanks Stephen!

  • @japheth96
    @japheth96 7 лет назад +1

    This was a quick and straightforward tutorial, thanks a lot!

  • @andersgrassman6583
    @andersgrassman6583 5 лет назад

    Brilliantly simple and clear instructions. I'm going to use this principle in a few hours. I've always aproximated needed adjustment between shots - much more work. But, I will likely use that for fine tuning the settings according to my actual shooting stands. This is a good start though.

  • @Tsukamaki
    @Tsukamaki 10 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the vid! Simple and right to the point.

  • @peteryao2008
    @peteryao2008 7 лет назад

    The best explanation I have seen. Thank you for making it easy to understand.

  • @TheTerry500
    @TheTerry500 3 года назад +1

    Thanks....brilliant vid....no boring look at me chatter, just easy and precise instruction....Im so pleased

  • @HitDroad11
    @HitDroad11 10 лет назад +1

    Congratulations, very easy steps to fallow, and informative. Thanks for the video.
    Juan

  • @lindarogers8994
    @lindarogers8994 6 лет назад

    Excellent, clear as crystal, straight to the point.

  • @OmgMustafa
    @OmgMustafa 6 месяцев назад

    Wow! This is the best and simplest way to sight a rifle scope without the calculation! Great video, thanks!

  • @RobertBeowulf
    @RobertBeowulf 13 лет назад +1

    I always imagined such a hard process, thanks archerairguns for demystifying this for me. I never imagined it would be this simple.

  • @ransomedavis2208
    @ransomedavis2208 Год назад +1

    omg. many other vids are saying you need to go 2 clicks this wasy then blah blah blah well this one here is by far the most simplest and straight forward no complicating things il use this video thankyou.

  • @gunnernob
    @gunnernob 5 лет назад

    thank you followed you vey easy steps and was spot on after firing three shots

  • @Iron_horse_908
    @Iron_horse_908 Год назад

    Thank you for making this video. I had my rifle and scope dialed in. The sand in the socks tip was incredibly useful and simple

  • @JorgeRodriguez-jq5lr
    @JorgeRodriguez-jq5lr 6 лет назад

    Best and simplest one so far, thanks!

  • @tohairylittlewomen
    @tohairylittlewomen 13 лет назад

    Ty very much, I've been sighting my scoped in as I would with my bow and the process made for a lot more of an arduous process.

  • @atyl1972
    @atyl1972 6 лет назад

    A solid video that explains in simplicity.

  • @KingMyron23
    @KingMyron23 12 лет назад

    the tone and accent of yours makes it more even promising and better. thanks.

  • @andrewbutcher3391
    @andrewbutcher3391 5 лет назад

    I hadn’t a clue how to do this until I watched this. Really clear....very many thanks.....

  • @Rabbit-sr3ez
    @Rabbit-sr3ez 4 года назад

    This is how a video should be done! just great info! Thanks for posting this.

  • @bobmar8614
    @bobmar8614 4 года назад

    I’m impressed by his easy instructions Spot on Great video

  • @bettyswollocks5278
    @bettyswollocks5278 2 года назад

    Brilliantly simple, thank you!

  • @Paul-sf1uy
    @Paul-sf1uy 8 лет назад

    Couldn't be any more Clearer,Thank You.

  • @B1LAL
    @B1LAL 4 года назад

    11 years after your video is still usefull thanks !

  • @rufusulyet2584
    @rufusulyet2584 5 лет назад +2

    well! that looks VERY simple I'll give it a try, never thought to do it that way round

  • @rockbay79
    @rockbay79 13 лет назад

    Great video! I'm new to air rifles and this helped a lot. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @mmmasterscross7915
    @mmmasterscross7915 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for this video !
    So helpful and easy

  • @rheaj2
    @rheaj2 5 лет назад

    Thank you that was so simple and easy to follow!

  • @georgepalau9329
    @georgepalau9329 4 года назад

    Thank you for the help! You're a great teacher.

  • @SC-rb2jr
    @SC-rb2jr 2 года назад

    So you see where the pellet went and then adjust the scope to aim at that point (without moving the rifle). So simple. Great video.

  • @trickcyclists
    @trickcyclists 9 лет назад

    Thank you Mr Archer, I know this subject worries quite a few newbie rifle shooters, so this is a great demo', cheers.

  • @barrywyman7199
    @barrywyman7199 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent!simple & understandable thanks a real help👍

  • @user-jy3zq5li4p
    @user-jy3zq5li4p 7 лет назад +1

    thx bro , nice video, thank u very much for being such a good tutorial maker

  • @xdeloach
    @xdeloach 13 лет назад

    this is the best and most helpfull video in this catagory thank you very much

  • @ianwilson2386
    @ianwilson2386 Год назад

    most helpful video i have ever watched

  • @andrewharper4049
    @andrewharper4049 3 года назад

    Brilliant. Simple and works.

  • @ufos22
    @ufos22 6 лет назад

    Your scope sighting tutorial is the only one that makes sense and it works. I have a nitro pellet rifle and Center Point 3-9x32 scope. I used wood clamps, the big ones, and anchored the rifle to a 50 gal. filled flower pot. I anchored the gun firmly in place and then placed the target in the cross hairs, adjusting the target instead of the gun. Fired at the bulls eye. The gun recoiled slightly, but that’s ok. I just re-centered it on target and then adjusted the cross hairs as per your instruction. First shot after adjustment, dead on. Tried free hand and was off abt. 3/8 inch. Second shot, on target within a couple of millimeters. I would have spent the whole afternoon and my whole can of pellets sighting in any other way. For the beginner or advanced your video is absolutely the only way to go. Thank You !!!

  • @garythetotalbastard
    @garythetotalbastard 14 лет назад

    Fantastic solution.Many thanks.

  • @TXLoneStar_
    @TXLoneStar_ 8 лет назад +1

    That's the method I use..I have a lead sled which keeps the rifle in a sturdy stand still position. I shoot once, adjust the scope, and give it a few taps with a rubber mallet. That eases the tension on the springs holding the cross hairs. I shoot 3 more times. Adjusting the scope if needed, and give it a few gentle taps.
    After 5 shots, the scope is zeroed. And again, I give the scope a few light taps, and try again. After that, I'm shooting thru the same holes. Nice video.

  • @austinartist0608
    @austinartist0608 10 месяцев назад

    I never knew this. It's dark outside right now but I cannot wait for tomorrow. I've always heard it explained in a much more difficult way

  • @flipflop8989
    @flipflop8989 7 лет назад

    Great video simple and to the point and a how 2 guide

  • @Yuliveandyulearn
    @Yuliveandyulearn 11 месяцев назад

    Sighted mine in perfect w your instructions thanks a bunch u just earned a new subscriber also I use car jack stand as a make shift riffle holder lol it worked

  • @grahamcurl5026
    @grahamcurl5026 5 лет назад

    Excellent and very simple video. Thanks 🙏

  • @gambeller
    @gambeller 14 лет назад

    Excellent tutorial. many thanks

  • @mozzosam1
    @mozzosam1 14 лет назад

    sweet, nice and easy. not like how everyone else trys to explain it,THANKS

  • @Nani-Afinarte13
    @Nani-Afinarte13 4 года назад

    Hands down best Zeroing tutorial on youtube.

  • @monkeyslaye
    @monkeyslaye 14 лет назад

    This seems like a brilliant way to sight an air rifle.. I'm going to have to try this out. Great video!

  • @matthewbishop9342
    @matthewbishop9342 3 года назад

    And here in 2021, I've just found this video. So simple. So easy. Thankyou

  • @sparkz092
    @sparkz092 13 лет назад

    thank you, soo much info in one short video.

  • @Rakloro
    @Rakloro 12 лет назад

    wow that was one of the most understandable instruction vid I've ever seen!

  • @mikevitali6799
    @mikevitali6799 2 года назад

    Your a legend dude. Very basic and logical

  • @PhilKelley
    @PhilKelley 4 года назад

    Thank you. No one had ever taught me how to sight a scoped rifle, so I was making some very basic mistakes. Just sighted in my .22 pellet rifle in four shots. (Could have done it in two if I had a better bench.)

  • @octavioholguin5454
    @octavioholguin5454 9 лет назад

    Thanks sir.
    It's very practical and so clear.
    Thanks so much again.
    God Bless.
    Cheers.

  • @Memeboi03
    @Memeboi03 2 года назад

    Great video, very simple and to the point 😀

  • @iqbalm67
    @iqbalm67 8 лет назад

    Thanks again. Always good to remind myself.

  • @hoffman4506
    @hoffman4506 11 лет назад

    you really sound like michel roux jnr and have very similar mannerisms.
    put things accross very clearly and simply and easy to watch and listen to.
    very helpful vid.
    thanks very much.