babs2020 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 hi guys got new gun 222 what sort of distance would be a good zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer7 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 One hundred yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1985 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 100 to 150 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Hi I would suggest you look at one of the on-line ballistics programs and then work from there - testing your rifle and chosen bullets at the different ranges you are likely to use. An alternative that is usually considered a good general rule is an inch high at 100yds - should work for most practical ranges. L Edited December 21, 2014 by Loki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 whats a good zero on a .17hmr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 whats a good zero on a .17hmr. come on we all no that 700+yrds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I never understand these question! Maybe says more about me that! I would of thought it should be a distance the shooter is happy with, no? After all it won't be everyone else doing the shooting will it! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 come on we all no that 700+yrds Would that be offhand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 come on we all no that 700+yrds that's where I have being gone wrong. honestly its a serious question, as the .17 is new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1985 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Zero my 17 at 125 yards. I agree with underdog though if you apply for a rifle then surely you should know it's capability and how to use it? What ranges you should be looking at using it etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 that's where I have being gone wrong. honestly its a serious question, as the .17 is new to me. 100yrds for me seen to many posts about shooting a 5 pence group with a .17 @100 yrds Yet to see one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 All joking aside, if you look at a balistic program you will perhaps see that there is a point about thirty yards away that is almost the same as 150 or thereabouts. Now, if you set up a chunk of cardboard with an aiming mark which can be a letter in the printing on the cardboard at about thirty yards it will give an indication as to where you are pointing to. If for instance you are about 2 inches out in any direction then you can in about 3 shots adjust it to zero. Then you can take it out to 50 and then to 100 or whatever without using up about 50 rounds trying to get it on the button. I've seen people get in a complete knot and shoot a ton of ammo trying to get zeroed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 thanks for quick replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1985 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 100yrds for me seen to many posts about shooting a 5 pence group with a .17 @100 yrds Yet to see one Can do a 2p group an 125 yards but not a 5p group I to am yet to see this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 All joking aside, if you look at a balistic program you will perhaps see that there is a point about thirty yards away that is almost the same as 150 or thereabouts. Now, if you set up a chunk of cardboard with an aiming mark which can be a letter in the printing on the cardboard at about thirty yards it will give an indication as to where you are pointing to. If for instance you are about 2 inches out in any direction then you can in about 3 shots adjust it to zero. Then you can take it out to 50 and then to 100 or whatever without using up about 50 rounds trying to get it on the button. I've seen people get in a complete knot and shoot a ton of ammo trying to get zeroed. good tip there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 yes was going to zero at 1inch high at 100 yards just want to see what every body else was doing some do half inch at 100 yards thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 All joking aside, if you look at a balistic program you will perhaps see that there is a point about thirty yards away that is almost the same as 150 or thereabouts. Now, if you set up a chunk of cardboard with an aiming mark which can be a letter in the printing on the cardboard at about thirty yards it will give an indication as to where you are pointing to. If for instance you are about 2 inches out in any direction then you can in about 3 shots adjust it to zero. Then you can take it out to 50 and then to 100 or whatever without using up about 50 rounds trying to get it on the button. I've seen people get in a complete knot and shoot a ton of ammo trying to get zeroed. iv just fired 50 hmr bullets with my new (s/h) rifle at a 4x4'' target at 50 yards and didnt hit once - please come and zero my gun or this is going to get very expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 iv just fired 50 hmr bullets with my new (s/h) rifle at a 4x4'' target at 50 yards and didnt hit once - please come and zero my gun or this is going to get very expensive You are joking, arnt you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 You are joking, arnt you yeah sort of i did waste a few rounds just getting a feel for the rifle, but i do think a bigger target area would of helped knowing where the stray shots were going, got there in the end tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 yeah sort of i did waste a few rounds just getting a feel for the rifle, but i do think a bigger target area would of helped knowing where the stray shots were going, got there in the end tho I was going to suggest you taking up fishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I was going to suggest you taking up fishing tried that - no patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Hi I always use a big sheet of cardboard stapled on a pallet and draw measured crosses on it + 4 inches start at the one in the centre at 50 yards if its been bore sighted and a bench rest lowest Magnificat on the scope and adjust parallax and eye relief to suit Left or right until its on center line then up or down until its on or a bit high then move back to the distance I'm going to shoot at Note if a big scope is fitted with high mounts a bullet may be still rising on a 222 at 100 yards if zeroed 1inch high I then fit the moderater and check zero again Just my thoughts All the best Of 😀 Then its a easy calculation for hold over to hit a flea on the back of a rabbit at 700 yards 😗😗😊😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Try bore sighting it first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 As I am a tight *** I get a large cardboard box and stick a couple of one inch squares of black tape onto the box. Put three shots on the target at 100 yards (.17 hmr and .243, or 150 yards on the .270). This lets you know where the shots are then you can adjust accordingly. The black squares work well at night as well if you have night vision scopes. May seem a bit daft saving money by shooting a box with tape on when you are putting rounds through a rifle at £1.50 a pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1985 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 As I am a tight *** I get a large cardboard box and stick a couple of one inch squares of black tape onto the box. Put three shots on the target at 100 yards (.17 hmr and .243, or 150 yards on the .270). This lets you know where the shots are then you can adjust accordingly. The black squares work well at night as well if you have night vision scopes. May seem a bit daft saving money by shooting a box with tape on when you are putting rounds through a rifle at £1.50 a pop When zeroing nightvision I use a tiny bit of hi viz off a hi viz jacket, shines up like a Bunnys eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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