Thread: How to zero a rifle for dummies*

Originally Posted by Trout

The shooting system you use at the range,you should use out on the field.Replacate everything you do,then yr rifle will repeat the same results or very near it.
Solid hold,na yr recoil will fight you.Relaxed hold and youll absorb some recoil.

With one caveat.

For initial zeroing, ammo testing, load development, there's no reason so not get the best shooting position as possible, a stable rest/bipod+rear bag will net better results than some junky shooting sticks or shooting off your pack.

After zeroed/ammo selected/load development is complete, by all means only practice with the setup you intend to use in the feild.
Many people can shoot well with a bipod and sand bags, but if you aren't going to use them in the feild then you shouldn't train yourself to rely on them.

IMO a shooting sling + pack is the best solution for hunting/field shooting. There are some nifty bipod out there now that are very good (but expensive), downside to the sling is you need to practice with it.
Even if just practicing getting into a shooting position without actually shooting will help a lot, but you will still need to do some practice with it