Thread: Just Zeroed

Originally Posted by ShortStuff

So just recently went from a standard bush scope to a Burris 3-15 to be able to stretch the legs when given the opportunity.

Now it's fitted to my Tikka 308 as I couldn't justify buying a long range rig alongside the 308 (well I could however the missus is another story but i'm sure i'm preaching to the converted here). I had zeroed my VX Freedom for 50/200yrds, and just done the same with the Burris without really thinking being that most of my hunting will still be bush and that I would order the custom dials to be able to dial when needed.

Was this the right move or should I have zeroed at 100yrds you think? I know talking to others it's horses for courses but thought I'd get some of your expert opinions before I try and stretch the legs for real.

Its a 308. If you are zero at 200 (and 50m ish) then you should be prtty close to an inch high at 100 and peak around 125 not much higher than that. Now out to 250m all you need to do is aim inside a 5 inch circle (125mm - think saucer sized) on the animal you intend to kill and you wont need to allow for range as anyhere from the muzzle to 250m will be inside that circle. And if you cannot clearly find a spot on the animal that will drop it that exceeds that saucer sized circle then you probably cannot see enough animal to verify beyond all doubt that it i one you want to drop....

Just remember to leave the scope at 3x when stalking. You will have time to wind it up to 'zoom' in on a longer shot but you wont have time to find a close animal at 15x ....