Zeroing in a scope....

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I did a couple searches and surprisingly didn't find anything, so sorry if this has been asked before.

Heading out this week to set up scopes on my 10/22 and my .308. The .308 was purchased from a member on this site, and it sounds like I won't have much fiddling to do, but the 10/22 is mounted with a used scope so I don't know how much work I'm in store for.

I've never done this before and would like to try to save as much time and ammo as I can, so if there is acertain way to go about this I'd love to hear about it. Thanks everyone.
 
Aim the first shot at the center of a 25yrd target as mentioned. Then aim at the same center point and keep the rifle secure as you move the cross hairs to the hole created by the first shot.

Shot another shot and you should be pretty close to center. Then as you extend the range, your shots should be reasonably center, just have to account for bullet drop/trajectory.
 
and don't forget that a 1/4" per click at 100 yards is close to 1/2" per click at 50 yards and 1" per click at 25 yards. if your scope is 1/4" per click at 100 yards of course, depends on the scope.
 
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Aim the first shot at the center of a 25yrd target as mentioned. Then aim at the same center point and keep the rifle secure as you move the cross hairs to the hole created by the first shot.

Shot another shot and you should be pretty close to center. Then as you extend the range, your shots should be reasonably center, just have to account for bullet drop/trajectory.
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i like this method but a real pain in the a$$ when by yourself. have a buddy around and save yourself the aggravation.
 
fergie.17 said:
and don't forget that a 1/4" per click at 100 yards is close to 1/2" per click at 50 yards and 1" per click at 25 yards. if your scope is 1/4" per click at 100 yards of course, depends on the scope.
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Actually, its the other way around. 1/4" per click at 100 yards becomes 1/8" per click at 50. The change in point of impact is magnified at greater distances, and reduces up close.
 
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