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If you own a riflescope you need to set it.
You must be wondering, “How to set a riflescope?”
This article will answer your question.
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How To Adjust a Rifle Scope? – Beginner’s Guide
A scope is a device used to magnify the image of objects viewed through it. This allows the shooter to see farther away targets. Scope mounts are devices that attach to the barrel of a gun to hold the scope in place. There are many different types of scopes available, each designed for specific purposes. Some scopes are designed for long-range shooting while others are designed for close-quarter combat situations.
You must first mount your scope onto your rifle before you can sight it in.
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How to Adjust a Rifle Scope?
You need to know how to use a riflescope before using it. You should know how to zero the scope, how to mount it to your rifle, and what adjustments to make depending on distance or wind conditions.
Adjustments are important when using a scope.
Basic Rifle Scope Parts and Terminology
Scope parts include:
- Rear objective lens
- Reticle, eyepiece
- Focuser
- Adjustment screws
- Windage/elevation knobs
- Turrets, etc.
Rear Objective Lens
The rear objective lens focuses light onto the reticle.
The reticle is the crosshair or dot that you aim at.
The eyepiece magnifies the image of the reticle.
The focuser moves the objective lens closer or farther away from the eyepiece.
Adjustment screws adjust the distance between the objective lens and the eyepiece.
Windage/Elevation knobs adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the reticle.
Turrets allow you to rotate the reticle up and down and left and right.
Scope Caps
Scope caps should always be used to protect your eyes and keep them clean. Your ocular housing should be cleaned regularly.
Ocular Focus Adjustment
Ocular focus adjustment is the mechanism responsible for focusing the crosshair inside the scope to your eyes. On some scopes, the entire ocular housing rotates for this adjustment. On other scopes, only the outer section surrounding the ocular lens rotates for this adjustment.
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Scope Bodies
Scope bodies are the main part of the scope. Turrets are knobs that protrude from them. You use these to adjust elevation and windage when using your rifle.
Adjustment on Scopes
Adjustments on scopes are made by turning screws or knobs. You’ll notice most scopes have a large knob or screw near the end of the barrel. These are called elevation settings. Turning these screws up or down adjusts the angle of the scope. Most scopes also have smaller knobs or screws near the eyepiece. These are called windage settings. Windage controls the amount of movement of the scope as you move the gun around. Some scopes have both elevation and windage knobs. Others have only one or the other.
How to Set a Rifle Scope?
How to Make Elevation Adjustments on Your Riflescope?
A scope is used to help shooters accurately shoot targets. To adjust the elevation of the scope, you must first zero it. Zeroing means making sure that the POA and POI match. You do this by adjusting the elevation of the scope.
Bullets travel down when fired from a gun. You need to aim upwards to make them go higher.
For most scopes, this means turning the elevation turret counterclockwise to raise or lower the bullet’s impact. Most scopes also require you to turn the elevation turret clockwise to do this.
Each “click” of the elevation turret corresponds to an angular measure. Some hunting scopes adjust in ¼ MOA (¼″ per 100 yds) increments.
When you adjust the elevation of your scope, you should always do so by turning the turret counter-clockwise. This is because the turret screws down when you turn it clockwise. You can also lower the elevation of your scope by turning the turret clockwise.
Finally, if you have capped the turret, you must remove them before adjusting the elevation.
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Windage Adjustments
Windage adjustment is the process of changing the distance between the objective lens and the eyepiece of a rifle scope. This allows for different magnification settings. The closer the setting is to zero, the higher the magnification.
What is a Windage Turret?
Windage turrets allow you to adjust the magnification of your scope for different distances.
They usually consist of two knobs, one for elevation and another for windage. The elevation knob adjusts how much the image moves up and down when you zoom in and out. The windage knob adjusts how far left or right the image moves when you zoom in and zoom out.
Elevation Adjustments
Elevation adjustments are used to adjust the position of the objective lens relative to the eyepiece. This allows for more precise aiming at longer distances. The adjustment mechanism consists of two screws that move the objective lens up and down.
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Parallax Adjustment
Parallax adjustment refers to the ability of a rifle scope to adjust for different distances. This allows the shooter to focus on the target at varying distances. The parallax adjustment feature is found on some scopes, while others do not include this feature.
Horizontal Adjustment
The horizontal adjustment refers to the ability to adjust the magnification of the scope vertically. This allows the shooter to change the power of the image at different distances.
Minute of Angle
Minute of Angle (MOA) is a measure of how much a rifle scope deviates from true horizontal when viewed at various angles. The MOA measurement is usually expressed in units of minutes of angle (minutes of angle). A typical rifle scope has an MOA range of about 1/4 inch to 2 inches.
Conclusion
We hope that now you know how to set up your riflescope.
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