Adjusting the scope on a rifle is a crucial step in ensuring accurate shooting. The rifle scope is a device mounted on top of the rifle and helps the shooter aim at the target. It works by magnifying the image of the target and providing crosshairs or reticles to help the shooter aim at the desired point of impact.
If you're new to shooting or have just purchased a new rifle with a scope, you may need to adjust the rifle scope to properly align it with the rifle. Here are the steps you can follow to adjust the scope on your rifle:
5 Steps to adjusting your rifle scope
- First, you'll need to ensure that your rifle is sighted correctly. This means the point of impact (where the bullet hits the target) lines up with the point of aim (where the shooter is aiming). You'll need to shoot a few rounds and observe where the bullets hit the target.
- Once you understand where the bullets hit the target, you can begin adjusting the scope. Start by loosening the mounting screws that hold the rifle scope to the rifle.
- Next, use the elevation and windage turrets (the small dials located on the top and side of the scope) to move the reticle (the crosshairs or other aiming point) to the desired point of impact. For example, suppose the bullets are hitting too high. In that case, you'll need to adjust the elevation turret to move the reticle down. Similarly, suppose the bullets hit too far to the left or right. In that case, you'll need to adjust the windage turret to move the reticle in the opposite direction.
- As you make adjustments, shoot a few rounds and observe where the bullets are hitting the target. Continue adjusting the rifle scope and shooting until the point of impact is aligned with the point of aim.
- Once the scope is adjusted correctly, tighten the mounting screws to secure the rifle scope.
It's important to note that adjusting the scope on a rifle requires a lot of trial and error. It may take several attempts to align the scope properly, so be patient and keep practising until you get it right.