My sons youth rifle.

[RAY]

A month ago my 11 year old son and I zeroed his scope.
This rifle is a vanguard s2 7mm08 youth, I just shot it again at 100 yards to confirm zero and it's still good ( he did the shooting the first time ).

So I decided to shoot a milk jug full of water at 168 yards , this is the furthest target I've shot so far.

I put a 2" target on it and my poi was 2" to the left , zeroed 1.5" high at 100.

Do you guys zero for the bull at longer ranges and if you do where does that put at 100 ?

Do you get it tight at 100 and just except what it is at extended ranges ?
What is the method ?

Thanks , Ray

 

[muleman]

1.5" high at 100yds will put you dead on at 200yds and 6" low at 300 if your using standard velocity ammo. That's probably just right for a youngster. If the shot is under 250yds you aim at center mass which is simpler for new hunters.For most rifles I zero for 200 and use Kentucky windage for further shots. On fast magnums I'll zero at 300 and for a few special rifles I'll use ballistic reticles or a scope that can dial up.

Scott

 

[RAY]

Thanks Scott, poi was 2" left and the elevation was right in line with the bull at 168 yards, is this what you mean by dead on ?

There was hardly any wind.

We are shooting factory NBts 120 gr.

Ray

 

[muleman]

Ray,
The left movement could be from shooting a stock that's short for you, wind or any number of factors. At hunting yardages I don't think it will be a factor. If you have the time and availability shoot it at 300-400yds and verify groups.

Scott

 

[RAY]

Ray,
The left movement could be from shooting a stock that's short for you, wind or any number of factors. At hunting yardages I don't think it will be a factor. If you have the time and availability shoot it at 300-400yds and verify groups.

Scott

Thanks Scott !

 

[Dr. Vette]

I zero the majority of my centerfire rifles, including the girls' rifles (243, 223), at 200 yards. This puts any of them 1 1/2 to 2 inches high at 100 yards which will work for anything shy of a prairie dog. If I start by getting them in the 2 inch high ballpark at 100 yards I know I'll be "on paper" at 200 but that's about it. You can't assUme that your nice hit at 100 will get you right on at 200. :wink:

 

[RAY]

I zero the majority of my centerfire rifles, including the girls' rifles (243, 223), at 200 yards. This puts any of them 1 1/2 to 2 inches high at 100 yards which will work for anything shy of a prairie dog. If I start by getting them in the 2 inch high ballpark at 100 yards I know I'll be "on paper" at 200 but that's about it. You can't assUme that your nice hit at 100 will get you right on at 200. :wink:

Thanks Dr. Bette, it was nice to see that jug on the ground and ripped to shreds !