User Manual

not drop sufficiently to exclude an effective shot
over an additional distance of approximately 50
yards. (See Figure 6) A zero at 200 yards,
therefore, represents an optimum compromise
sight setting for any distance up to 250 yards,
since the bullet will not deviate sufficiently from
the point of aim to miss the vital areas of big
game animals found in North America.
It is always advisable for the shooter to sight in
his rifle himself, using the particular cartridge of
his choice over the distance at which he desires
to shoot. Please remember that an absolutely
precise zero for the rifle would require a
different sight setting for each cartridge, each
bullet type and weight, for each range and wind
condition encountered and also, most probably
for each individual shooter.
To sight in the rifle for such a specific set of conditions,
the following procedure is recommended:
Select a shooting area providing the required
distance. It is preferable, of course, to use a
regular rifle range where safety conditions
are assured. If no range is available, be
sure that the place you have chosen
provides an adequate backstop to ensure
that the bullet will be absorbed safely. The
shooting direction should also be selected
to eliminate any effect of cross wind.
(Sighting in the rifle continues on page 28.)
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