norfolkgoose Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I only check zero with 8 shots at 40 yrds and adjust if need be but very rarely have too adjust it. I check for 2 reasons 1. That zero is right ( 4 shots shooting in to the wind dead ) 2. And a cross wind 90* ( 4 shots) to see what's got to be allowed for windage. Might seem a bit over the top but I like knowing that when I pull the trigger I will not miss and do the job first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I look after my weapons, don't drop or bang them, can't remember when the scope on my 97k lost zero, same with my .22lr. Seriously my .22lr hasn't lost zero for the last two or three years, thousands of rounds and hundreds of critters. I do practice for accuracy. It's accuracy that kills!! That made me smile thousands of rounds hundreds of critters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 To be honest I would check during the day, if after rats at night, but I am careful enough not to go banging my gun around doors etc. Always like the pellets to go where I aim them. Never had cause for bigger rifles, so long range is not a problem with me anyway. But, You can look how many people have viewed this Thread, and how many have actually answered.. Perhaps the answer is looking at you.??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 That made me smile thousands of rounds hundreds of critters and he NEVER checks his zero,,,that explains those results :lol: only joking Fisheruk,,,,but you did ask for that kidda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 That made me smile thousands of rounds hundreds of critters and that made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 To be honest I would check during the day, if after rats at night, but I am careful enough not to go banging my gun around doors etc. Always like the pellets to go where I aim them. Never had cause for bigger rifles, so long range is not a problem with me anyway. But, You can look how many people have viewed this Thread, and how many have actually answered.. Perhaps the answer is looking at you.??. care to explain then ?, I cant see this answer, I think anyone who is out shooting live quarry should have respect for the animal they are shooting by ensuring their rifle is spot on before commencing shooting, it takes minutes to check, surely any animal deserves that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Anyone who has a half decent setup and uses their tools regularly will not have to check zero every outing. First off, the gun should hold zero unless some incident has occurred, and secondly the shooter will know if the zero has moved through experience in the field. If you are an experienced shooter you simply know when things are just a little off! Having said all that, I spend plenty of time checking the zero of all my guns anyway, its called target work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil82 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 use an s400, bloody barrels so flimsy and sensitive to any knocks it get checked every time, pick a stone, leaf or cow pat and see if it put the pellet where I want it, got a bsa barrel here waiting for a final bit of turning and hopefully that will help, pellet testing time coming up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 care to explain then ?, I cant see this answer, I think anyone who is out shooting live quarry should have respect for the animal they are shooting by ensuring their rifle is spot on before commencing shooting, it takes minutes to check, surely any animal deserves that You ARE looking at it EVO, Amount of people who have LOOKED at this thread, and amount of people who have bothered to REPLY: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Rarely, but if I've knocked the barrel or miss a sitter I'll check it, otherwise the zero stays rock solid. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I always check zero before firing at live prey. If the zero is out, then the accuracy is out and the animal might just be injured instead of killed cleanly. It's not rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Got a small spinner, if I can hit it at 30m I can hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Always check my zero, it only takes a couple of minutes to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoben fenman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Nope. Where I shoot most frequently I load the rifle and set out at one of the optimum points of my hunt. Would love to check at home but a gun shy dog makes that a difficulty. If I miss a couple of shots I might have a quick test, depends how frustrated I get. I miss more sitters than snap shots so for me the logic behind setting up a target at 30m and going prone and firing a test group is flawed. A good poll but I fear your only getting meaningful responses from the yes camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 But maybe most of the PW members are in the yes camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoben fenman Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 But maybe most of the PW members are in the yes camp. I suspect your right. So it is not a true representation of the whole of the airgun hunting world. Also I suspect the majority of the no camp will simply not vote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 If the question was posed about rf or cf users zeroing before hunting I'm pretty sure you'd find very few yes votes. What makes air rifles so different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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