Rangerrich99
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Here's the deal: I didn't really get into scopes until fairly recently. And beyond how to zero my scopes I never got any instruction about how to use them in the field. Consequently, my rifle scopes are zeroed at 200 yards, and I never make any adjustments to them while hunting.
However, the last time I was out with a buddy of mine I noticed that between shots he was making adjustments to his elevation turret. When I asked him about it, he replied that since he knew that his target (rubber bunny target) was around 300 yards out, he adjusted his scope elevation a couple clicks to account for bullet drop (his scope was zeroed at 100 yards I believe). I had always just aimed a few inches higher, never bothering to try using the turret.
So, which method is better/generally accepted practice?
However, the last time I was out with a buddy of mine I noticed that between shots he was making adjustments to his elevation turret. When I asked him about it, he replied that since he knew that his target (rubber bunny target) was around 300 yards out, he adjusted his scope elevation a couple clicks to account for bullet drop (his scope was zeroed at 100 yards I believe). I had always just aimed a few inches higher, never bothering to try using the turret.
So, which method is better/generally accepted practice?