“Tag: Zero”

Here’s a straightforward, step-by-step beginner’s guide to zeroing a rifle.

Field Editor Bryce Towsley has zeroed a lot of rifle setups over the course of his career. In the process, he's developed a simple, repeatable approach that should save you time and ammunition the next time you're at the range.

Contributor Bryce Towsley takes a look at the pros and cons of several zero options to help you decide which is best for your hunting style.

New to zeroing a scope, and need to get the job done in a jiffy? Here's a quick tip from Field Editor Bryce Towsley.

The Myth: A 25-yard zero puts you “dead-on” at 100 yards.

Much has been written on the ideal distance to zero a hunting rifle. There is no best sight-in range for everyone, because the range at which hunters expect to shoot their quarry differs considerably. There is one technique, however, that should allow you to hold your crosshairs on the vitals of deer-sized game and keep the bullet inside the vital zone out to 280 yards—and Jeff Johnston's ready to share it with you.

Real Avid has introduced a simple, accurate system to ensure your reticle is properly aligned to your rifle's bore axis. Termed the Level-Right Pro, this system provides the reticle alignment necessary when exceeding a rifle's zeroed distance.

It’s extremely important to zero your scope or the sights on your rifle before going hunting. If your sights are not properly adjusted, the gun will not put the bullet where you are aiming and, trust me, that’s a bad thing.

Every hunter should know exactly where the point of impact is at 25 yards after he has sighted in his rifle. Need a first-hand account as to why? Let Dave Campbell explain.