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How or what is the recommended way to zero at 100 yards considering the effect of the elements being a major factor compared to a 50 yard
Do you zero at 50 75 then 100 or what?

Just to clarify 22 LR
 
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The elements are not that big of a factor at 100 yards. The way I zero at 100 is different for my hunting vs target rifles, but generally I get it on paper at 50, (not zeroed at 50, just hitting the paper), then immediately move to 100.
 
To try and start at a 100 could be frustrating. I found for myself. I bore sighted at 50, and then went to the range and got on paper as close to dead on at that range.

From the bullet manufacturer , some have charts. Figured out the suggested drop adding 50 yards.

I put up 2 targets stacked one above the other at 100 and dialed my moa/mils from the ammo drop chart. That got me on paper and further dialed in my zero.

I made notes, the difference from 50 to 100 so I could keep my 50 zero and then 100 and then 200 in the same manner.
 
SPACEFORCE said:
How or what is the recommended way to zero at 100 yards considering the effect of the elements being a major factor compared to a 50 yard
Do you zero at 50 75 then 100 or what?
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I zero at 50 .. then if your range has an earth berm at 100 yds, dial back the scope magnification a bit and shoot into the berm. You'll see your hits and with a few shots you'll be good. I also take a photo of the elevation turret at 50 & 100 so next time it's a quick dial up or down. My 2 cents.
 
Crzynot2 said:
To try and start at a 100 could be frustrating. I found for myself. I bore sighted at 50, and then went to the range and got on paper as close to dead on at that range.

From the bullet manufacturer , some have charts. Figured out the suggested drop adding 50 yards.

I put up 2 targets stacked one above the other at 100 and dialed my moa/mils from the ammo drop chart. That got me on paper and further dialed in my zero.

I made notes, the difference from 50 to 100 so I could keep my 50 zero and then 100 and then 200 in the same manner.
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So dumb question but I'm doubting my method (New shooter)
Do I dial to the center of the group or dial the distance from the POI towards the POA?
 
Blackcats said:
I've found that starting at 25 is less (shorter) walking and you can generally see the holes . Have it 2" high at 25 and you should be close to bull at 100 depending on ammo type and barrel lengths to name but a few variants .
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So If I'm on the bullseye at 25y I'll be two inches low at 100 yards?
 
SPACEFORCE said:
How or what is the recommended way to zero at 100 yards considering the effect of the elements being a major factor compared to a 50 yard
Do you zero at 50 75 then 100 or what?
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Zero for 50m, then up 60-65 clicks and I'm on the paper at 100. This is for target shooting. I'd never hunt with a 22 at 100m.
 
Tokay444 said:
They are for a rimfire, which is the section you’re in.
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well takes nothing to pay attention I guess. Thats on me.

Okay then a slight change... lol.
I do zero for 100 still, pretty much the same way. I get it higher on paper at 50 to account for the drop then try it at 100, it should at least be hitting somewhere on the paper now.
I also shoot at 25, 50, 75 to check my drops.

And yes elements will affect a 22 more at 100 since this is the rimfire forum.
I enjoy stretching my 22 out a little further thus the 100 yard zero. My other 10/22 is zeroed in at 50 though.
 
22 rimfire
20 yd zero will be 1" high at 50 yds will be zero at 75 yds will be 3-4 " low at 100yds
adjust accordingly after 100 yds
centre fire
3" high at 100 yds 225-250 zero 2"- 4" low at 300 yds 6-8 " low at 350
varmint calibres 1-2" high at 100 depends on the size of critters you are chasing
 
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