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    Sighting in new rifle

    Re: Sighting in new rifle I'm much happier. I still had issues getting the scope sighted in but I'm much happier now. A little more practice on the 100 yard range then I'll try 200. Also was happy to find out today that the shooting range has 400, 500 and 600 yard ranges. I suspect I'll...
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    Sighting in new rifle

    Re: Sighting in new rifle <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Topstrap</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad you found the problem, bet you don't EVER have that problem again. We learn by our mistakes and all of us have done things similiar to that but...
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    Sighting in new rifle

    Re: Sighting in new rifle <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MN sharpshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is a trick to zeroing them there barska's. You see the trick here is start by removing the scope. Grab the scope by one end and as if...
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    Sighting in new rifle

    Re: Sighting in new rifle <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cserv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are holding steady on a target while turning your turrets, and the reticle wont move. You have a scope issue. Eric </div></div> Thanks!
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    Sighting in new rifle

    Re: Sighting in new rifle <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Country</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You should remove the bolt and bore sight onto the target . Then without moving the gun twist the scope turrets to put the reticule just a bit below...
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    Sighting in new rifle

    Re: Sighting in new rifle <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cserv</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Might be a dumb suggestion, but try turning the elevation knob the other way. Maybe you are at the top of your elevation in the inexpensive scope...
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    Sighting in new rifle

    Re: Sighting in new rifle I am using the BARSKA AC11002 - 4-16x50 IR Sniper Scope Green IR Mil-Dot. I believe the elevation turret (knob to me) goes from 0 to 14 in 1/8" increments. I've ordered a bore site, one that attached to the barrel and I then look through the scope to sight in the...
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    Sighting in new rifle

    I have a Remington 700 .308 with MDT TAC 21 stock. I put a inexpensive scope on it and took it to the range. I was shooting about a foot high at 100 yards. With the rifle resting on the bench I tried adjusting the elevation setting on the scope and I saw no movement relative to the target...