Before I mounted the scope, I used the iron sights, standing without support, at 60 yards and had 8 of 9 within a fist. Pretty good, I thought. Could be the support or my eye relief. I didnt pay attention to keeping that consistent. I've got the support pretty tight. With my minimal sharp shooting skills, is there a way I can verify a loose mount?
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Kephart P.E.
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Wow, not to beat a dead horse but I hunt elk out west here and at most I use a 9x scope.
Check out Sightron Scopes. Mainly when buying scopes (at least for something you are going to keep) ensure that the optics are "coated" --it makes a huge difference.
I haven't shot 5.56 since the army but if I had one, I would probably look for either a 4x fixed or a 3-7x variable at most.
But for the sake of your neighbors, buy a nice shotgun for home defense and leave the AR in the cabinet for those bumps in the night!
Check out Sightron Scopes. Mainly when buying scopes (at least for something you are going to keep) ensure that the optics are "coated" --it makes a huge difference.
I haven't shot 5.56 since the army but if I had one, I would probably look for either a 4x fixed or a 3-7x variable at most.
But for the sake of your neighbors, buy a nice shotgun for home defense and leave the AR in the cabinet for those bumps in the night!
Kephart P.E.
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Also, be aware of fouling effects and heating of the barrel and the effects on accuracy.
I'd also look at your ammunition too. Different rifles shoot different bullets/loads more accuarately than others. I have quite trying to figure out why, but there are more factors that you can imagine.
Take this procedure that I use for zeroing my hunting rifles.
shoot 3 rounds at 25 yards, Pause 1 minute after each shot. adjust scope to zero.
Wait until barrel isn't warm to touch. Shoot 3 more rounds, pausing 3 minutes in between shots (to allow for cooling).
If I am within 1 inch I move to 100 yards.
then basically the same scenario at 100 yards. 1 shot wait 3 min, etc etc.
Now if you want to change ammo (bullet weight) you almost have to start all over again.
but, there isn't really a reason to move out to 100 yards if you aren't driving tacks at 25-50 yards. Do that first.
I'd also look at your ammunition too. Different rifles shoot different bullets/loads more accuarately than others. I have quite trying to figure out why, but there are more factors that you can imagine.
Take this procedure that I use for zeroing my hunting rifles.
shoot 3 rounds at 25 yards, Pause 1 minute after each shot. adjust scope to zero.
Wait until barrel isn't warm to touch. Shoot 3 more rounds, pausing 3 minutes in between shots (to allow for cooling).
If I am within 1 inch I move to 100 yards.
then basically the same scenario at 100 yards. 1 shot wait 3 min, etc etc.
Now if you want to change ammo (bullet weight) you almost have to start all over again.
but, there isn't really a reason to move out to 100 yards if you aren't driving tacks at 25-50 yards. Do that first.
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