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Posted: 5/26/2012 3:32:44 AM EDT
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I went to the range yesterday to try and sight in. I knew how to adjust the front sight post and windage to get things lined up, so I was excited to take my first 5 shots to see what adjustments were needed.
Then, I realized that I needed something to help me stabilize the rifle. I'm used to strapping myself into the sling and getting into a prone or a sitting position, but those positions were not possible given the lane set-up. The lane had the "table" and a bench. It also had a big plastic triangular block upon which to rest the weapon, but that by itself proved only minimally helpful. Any tips on equipment, positions, or techniques I can use to create as stable a set-up as possible for sighting in would be appreciated. Thank you. |
| In order of cost, sandbags, bipod, benchrest. I personally prefer minimal contact with the gun, as your position is irrelevent only sight picture matters, and minimal contact lessens the effects of our inability to be perfectly motionless. Use front support of your choice (if bipod, search: bipod loading) and something, either a rear bag (cheaply and easily made) or rolled towel/jacket to support the rear of the rifle hold this with the support hand and vary pressure to adjust poa elevation, only use the minimal amount of pressure on the pistol grip to hold the rifle into your shoulder firmly. Maintain a consistent sight picture, and point of aim, and proper trigger control and you should be zeroed in no time. You probably know this but zero at 25yds or meters, then confirm at a longer distance, trying to intially zero at 100 is generally a waste of ammunition. |
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