Shooting in a riflescope correctly

Precision shooting is essential for both sport shooters and hunters. To ensure that a shot finds its way into the target as precisely as possible, the riflescope must first be shot in accordingly.

This is done by operating the two turrets, which are generally attached to each riflescope, with click-stop wheels. The turret on top of the scope usually adjusts the vertical axis, while the one on the right adjusts the horizontal axis. The direction of rotation of the click adjustment wheels (arrow, up/up, right/right) and the correction dimension (for example, 1click = 1 cm/100 m) are usually specified on modern riflescopes. The adjustment is always made in the direction of the desired correction. In practice, this means that if the bullet is too far to the left, the correction is made to the right. If the shot is low, the correction is made upwards.

Shooting is usually done at 100m or at the so-called Suitable Shot Distance (GEE for short). The GEE is usually between 130m and 170m. Since the weapon is usually fired on a 100m trajectory, the packaging of the ammunition to be fired usually indicates the point of impact that the bullet should have at 100m in order to shoot the weapon-scope-ammunition combination at GEE. This sounds quite complicated at first, but it is not.

If you are unsure, the best thing to do is to contact your trusted gunsmith or an experienced hunter or marksman you know!

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