How do you zero your rifle? let’s discuss approaches

[Alan]

I’ve seen a wide range of zeroing methods across the community, and it’s always interesting how each shooter develops their own routine. To help newer members learn and compare techniques, I’d like to hear how each of you approaches zeroing?

 

[Stumpkiller]

Usually at 100 yards for centerfires. 75 yds for muzzleloaders (side-lock iron sights). My .260 REM whitetail rifle is zeroed at 100 yards, but has an elevation turret calibrated in yards to my pet load. I have tested it out to 440 yards and it is as good as I can hold.

 

[Alan]

Usually at 100 yards for centerfires. 75 yds for muzzleloaders (side-lock iron sights). My .260 REM whitetail rifle is zeroed at 100 yards, but has an elevation turret calibrated in yards to my pet load. I have tested it out to 440 yards and it is as good as I can hold.

Those distance-specific zeros with the calibrated turret make things super repeatable. Good call checking it out to 440 yards

 

[Jett]

I'd start close, like ten yards, make sure my shots are grouping together, then step back little by little to see how things change.

 

[Dreeew]

I get my zero from a steady bench first, then I check it prone and standing. If it stays true in all positions, I know I can trust it.

 

[A Cloud of Smoke]

start close like 25ft to make sure your on paper, adjust accordingly..then move back 50 yards then 100 yards.or whatever your final distance you want to be sighted in at..if you have a lead sled or othe option to hold the gun super steady, take a shot and adjust scope cross hairs to the hole, otherwise adjust scope and take another shot and keep adjusting till your on, I lik 2inches high at 100 yards so it gives me some wiggle room for longer shots if you dont have the option of adjusting elevation on the scope with a scale..