xDom wrote:Putting a new scope on any particular rifle, how many rounds would you expect it take to sight in?
G'day xDom.
9-15 for me if i shoot in lots of 3...
After bore sighting, 2 shots at 25 yds (only need one shot here, but i shoot 2 because its not often i get the opportunity to fire 2 shots in the same hole...
...also, if a centrefire & these 2 shots arent touching or are an odd distance apart, can be a good immediate indication something is not set up right--somethings loose/faulty scope/action not in stock correctly etc)...
So first 2 shots, then adjust scope, followed by 1 more at 25 to check i moved the turrets the right amount & direction.
Then out 100 (or 2 at 50 then out to 100)...2 (or 3 shots if one is real bad), adjust scope, let barrel cool & shoot to check.
Its a good idea to check it at 200...if the rifle shoots .7"s @100, the centre of a 3 shot group could easy be half inch away from what you think, which means thats one inch out at 200...so if you're going out to head shoot bunnies, adding field conditions to the scenario could mean lots of missed or injured bunnies out beyond 200.
Cant say how many times i swear a rifle is bang on, only to check it at 200 in good conditions & find im 1-2 clicks off...
I like to do it off of heavy bags & let the rifle recoil as it would how you will normally be shooting it.
I find if you strap the rifle down to zero it, when you shoot it normally you'll likely end up with a different point of impact & have to adjust it again.
The man who knows everything, doesnt really know everything...he's just stopped learning...