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Question about zeroing a rifle.
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<blockquote data-quote="RB II" data-source="post: 2834713" data-attributes="member: 124418"><p>Shoot the 100 yd zero to verify the load accuracy. Once established, shoot all viable distances to verify the ballistics of the load/bullet in that specific rifle. If it is a 500 yd hunting rifle, then shoot it at various ranges out to 500 yds using the reticle or the turret to verify. </p><p>I have a large plate at 400 yds. After zero at 100 yds do not adjust the scope, shoot that 400 yd plate for a 5 shot group, same POA. Physically measure the center of that group for the actual drop and do the math to verify the velocity and amount of drop at exactly 400 yds. (400 is a good "middle distance" for most rifles). I also verify at 500 and further as required for each specific load for that specific rifle. Works well for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RB II, post: 2834713, member: 124418"] Shoot the 100 yd zero to verify the load accuracy. Once established, shoot all viable distances to verify the ballistics of the load/bullet in that specific rifle. If it is a 500 yd hunting rifle, then shoot it at various ranges out to 500 yds using the reticle or the turret to verify. I have a large plate at 400 yds. After zero at 100 yds do not adjust the scope, shoot that 400 yd plate for a 5 shot group, same POA. Physically measure the center of that group for the actual drop and do the math to verify the velocity and amount of drop at exactly 400 yds. (400 is a good "middle distance" for most rifles). I also verify at 500 and further as required for each specific load for that specific rifle. Works well for me. [/QUOTE]
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