How To Adjust A Rifle Scope

No one, absolutely none, just becomes a gun expert. There are diverse skills to master in order to get the best out of your gun, one of which is rifle scope adjustment.

Usually, all beginners struggle with the adjustment of their rifle scope. Frankly, it can be a very intimidating task if you are not armed with the right knowledge. There are simple yet effective steps you can follow in adjusting your rifle scope; we will share the tips and tricks that work for us all the time with you. Before getting to the tips and tricks, it is important to explain what the adjustment of a rifle scope is all about.

What is rifle scope adjustment?

Did you know bullets don’t fly in a straight path? No, they don’t. bullets fly in a curve hence the need to master how to hit the target effortlessly. This is where rifle scope comes in. With the rifle scope, you get to adjust your line of sight in a manner that helps you to hit the exact target you want to. It ensures easy targeting as well as maximize eye relief. According to a simple definition given by our friend Matthew Olarinde who is a Gun expert who blogs at theriflehub.com, a rifle scope is attached to the rifle to help shooters adjust the line to the aim and reveal the reticle pointer needed for hitting the exact target.

When adjusting your rifle scope, the three consecutive techniques that you must know are:

• Fixing the right eye relief

• Making sure the scope is level and

• Eyepiece focus fine tuning

Step by step guide on the adjustment of a rifle scope

What we are about to share with is not just some kind of random information; they are steps we follow every time we make use of our rifles. As a beginner, these steps will solve the rifle scope mystery for you. Also, if you already know pretty much, we are sure you a few things here will help you step up the game.

 Know the basics

More often than not, I see beginners trying to jump the basics and get to what they consider the real deal. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work this way. This is one of the biggest mistakes beginners make. The journey must begin from the basics, just like learning letters before learning to string words together.

Just like mentioned above, bullets fly in a curve. Understanding this fundamental fact of bullet trajectory is key to your rifle scope experience. This explains why you need to tilt the barrel a little upward when setting the line of sight. Also, you need to read the basics of rifle scope; this will position you perfectly for the journey.

 Get a stable platform

Gun vice, Torx wrenches, and screwdriver are some of the tools required for setting up your rifle scope. To do this perfectly, you need a stable platform. There are commercial rifle rest made for this purpose but if you do not have the money, then sandbags will be just fine.

 Boresighting

The next step is to engage the popular bore sight strategy. This primary process is required when setting up your rifle within 25 to 45 yards. Then, get a good rest position which is necessary for proper spreading out. An important thing to note here is to try to keep the same type of ammo you use on the field, as well as the tools.

 Move the crosshair

When adjusting your rifle scope, a key task is getting the scope on the right line as the target. This is where the crosshair becomes very important. Place the crosshair above the dead center and then zero the rifle. This should usually be within a short distance of about 25 yards but can also be adjusted up to 100 yards.

 Make sure the erector tube is mobile within the scope

For the erector tube to be mobile inside the scope, the rings must be in the right place and tighten very well. Proper tightening is important to ensure there is erratic movement and jumping during recoil.

 Finetune

In the previous scope setting, we focused on setting it within a short distance of a maximum of 100 yards. Now, the scope can be increased up to 200 yards. For this scenario, the bull’s eye process is preferable. Four clicks give a 100-yard scope while two gives a 200-yard scope.

 Time to test

You have come a long way. It is time to try what you have done. Get a stable and comfortable position, then fire the first shot. Take a short rest before firing the second and the third. This is based on the three-round sets.

Finally, make necessary adjustments including the parallax and elevation.

Conclusion

As daunting as the adjustment of rifle scope could be for beginners, there are very simple tips and tricks that will totally change the game for you. They are not just for beginners, you will definitely learn a few things that will make you even better, irrespective of the level you are now. These tips and tricks are very practical steps that have been taught several beginners who are now very good. Follow this guide, and you will find adjusting your rifle scope easy, hence helping you hit your target far easier than thought possible.