In order to be able to apply a precise comb shot, our weapons must always be reliably fired. Initially, this is the case after mounting the scope, but also when the scope has been struck or the ammunition has been changed, it must be re-fired - a process that every hunter should master. This is how it works:
1. check the rifle
Is the sight clean? Does the barrel swing freely? Is the barrel free of oil and cleaned? Are all parts free of rust and surface damage? These basic requirements should be checked before firing, as they are before any use of the rifle.
2 Preparation for firing
The rifle is fired while seated on a table. Ideally, the rifle should be clamped in a shooting stand so that it cannot be moved when the trigger is pulled. If no shooting stand is available, it is also possible to create a stable base with filled sandbags, but a backpack will also do in a pinch. It is essential to note: The barrel must be able to swing freely! The shooter must be able to shoot calmly and safely in a comfortable position. Both elbows of the shooter should rest firmly on the table top during the scbuss and the buttstock should be pulled firmly into the shoulder.
Important equipment: own target, sufficient hunting ammunition, and hearing protection. Shooting ranges are usually very cramped and the bullet sound bounces off all the walls, making it much louder than outdoors. While many hunters do not wear hearing protection when hunting, this is a sure guarantee of lasting damage to hearing at the shooting range. Even when using a silencer, the wearing of hearing protection is obligatory at the shooting range.
In our opinion, it is also a good idea to fire a few test shots before making the final adjustments - even with inexpensive full metal jacket ammunition. Even with an average caliber or if the shooter has not shot for a long time, there is a risk that he will "flinch", i.e. flinch in anticipation of the recoil and the bullet bang - and thus warp the gun. We therefore recommend a few shots to warm up - whereby expensive hunting ammunition is not necessarily necessary but also full metal jacket ammunition can be shot. Before the actual shooting in, the barrel should then be pulled through once again.
3 Shooting in
The rifle is fired at 100 meters. The aim is that the ammunition hits exactly 4 cm above the stopping point. The most favorable firing distance, i.e. the distance at which the bullet would hit exactly where the red dot or crosshairs are located, can be read on the cartridge box.
When firing, briefly hold your breath in a relaxed manner and slowly and evenly pull your index finger back on the trigger until the shot breaks.
4 Adjusting the scope
If the projectile does not hit exactly 4 cm above the aiming point, the scope must be adjusted. To do this, most scopes have adjustment wheels on the top and side (usually under a cover cap) that can be turned for alignment. As they do so, they make a clicking sound - as a rule, each click at a distance of 100 m corresponds to one centimeter on the target. If, for example, the target was hit four centimeters too high, the height adjustment wheel must be adjusted by four clicks. The direction may differ from manufacturer to manufacturer - just try it out!
By the way, the scatter of the shots should not be more than 5 cm, when hunting without a shooting stand and in hunting fever, the shots are much less accurate than on the shooting stand!
If there is no tolerable spread in several groups of shots, this may be due to various reasons, for example, the ammunition is not suitable for the barrel. In this case it is advisable to consult a specialist.
5. hunting
With a perfectly shot gun, you can finally hunt. It is important that you can always rely on your weapon and that it is excluded as a source of error. Waidmannsheil!
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