How, advice needed.

[DSDL-35 1]

Hi all my logun has a laser sight and telescopic scope, i've not really done any real shooting but just wondered how i adjust the laser as when i look through the scope the laser dot is'nt in the mddle of the cross hairs although the further away the object i look at the closer the dot gets to the middle of the scope, is this because its set up for long distance or not, also the laser has a rubber cover on it is it supposed to be on or pulled down when used works either way. i'll take some propa shoots with it tomorrow just thought i'd get the advice now so i can start fine tuning both the scope & laser if poss, thanks, D.

[Rake aboot 4,936]

Ey up

 

The laser is there as a range finding tool

Zero the gun, then adjust the laser to match the crooshairs on zero.. when you aim at a target,, you can see where the laser is hitting,, if it`s below the crosshairs the target is closer than your zero distance,, if above then it`s further away,, practice means you can rangefind and adjust as suits.

 

ATB

[DSDL-35 1]

Dont know if i dare ask this...... How do i zero my gun, what distance ect any tips, i want to get it right as when i go out i want to make sure i kill what i hit for mine and the bunnie's sake. Completly new to rifles, always been a shotgun guy, sorry to ask all the stupid noob questions but dont ask you dont get, thanks for your patience, Dom.

[Rake aboot 4,936]

Right

 

Pick a distance!! haha say 30 mtr measure it out first off and set up a zeroing target.

 

You need to at least get the gun hitting the target , try shooting at around 13 mtrs or so,,once you have this,, you should be on taget at 30.

 

AIM AT THE BULL!! fire 3 shots,, they should all be roughly in the same place,, take the centre of that group and figure where it has to move to hit the bull,, the adjust the scope to move the group,,ie if the group is low, and to the left,, then turn the turrets, right, and up!! slowly slowly though,, move the turrets, and take another 3 shot group,, keep at it till yer on zero,, job done!! the start working out your laser aim points,,

 

PRACTICE !!! then practise some more,, be sure of your shots before trying to kill somit bud,, wounds make you feel bad !

 

Any more help just ask..... this may not be the clearest as I have a bottle fo white in me !! hahaha

[DSDL-35 1]

Cheers mate, i'll be practising before i decide to shoot at anything living. To much of a concious to leave animals wounded. So a laser sight is'nt always dead on target like you see in the movies unless its at the same distance i set my targets at.

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

Hi Dom.

 

Welcome to the forum... you ask away mate, no such thing as stupid questions, all the guys are on here are always happy to help out where they can.

 

If your just getting into Air Rifles, I would say forget the laser for now, take it off and just use your scope.

Sight it in as RB said, and get used to your hold over / under for hunting quarry, and enjoy your shooting.

You can always re introduce your laser at a later date if you wanted too, keep your shooting uncomplicated for now.

 

I tried a laser a while back, and found it to be a complete and utter pain the arse......but.....each to their own buddy....you may like using yours

 

Just my two penneth buddy.

 

 

ATB.

 

 

Bill.

[DSDL-35 1]

Hi Bill thanks for the welcome, going Kibworth shooting ground to use there rifle range so hopefully come back with a little knolege of my rifle and in general a better shot, Dom.

[pianoman 3,589]

Hi mate and welcome.

I can only add to the excellent advice of the other lads when I say you really don't need to get into lazers just yet when you are developing your marksmanship skills. Knowing how to zero your scope to your rifle's barrel bore centre is far more important.

 

It's imperative that you know your pellet is as perfectly correct for your rifle's barrel as possible or none of the above advice remotely begins to benefit your shooting. You'll soon know when you are onto a winning pellet when your rifle starts producing very tight groups with a particular brand/headsize/weight.

 

What you need to do now is get that group onto your bullseye.

 

Set up a target at 25 to 30 metres to begin with. As Rake says, take off the turret caps of your riflescope to reveal the dials for elevation on top and windage on the side.

 

If your first three shots group tightly close together at, a little below and to left of your bullseye, you need to raise and move your group a little to right till they come to group on the bullseye aiming point.

 

Zeroing a scope is really a simple commonsense prooceedure. The real goal is to be able to get ALL of 10 shots into a penny sized disc at 25 to 45 metres without too much effort.

 

When you can honestly do that with your rifle and scope without having to think and sweat it out for long intervals between shots, you are ready to go confidently hunting live quarry.

 

More you practice, the sooner you reach your shooting goals!

 

All the best for your shooting.

 

Simon

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

Hi Dom.

 

Hope you have a good time at Kibworth and meet some new shooting buddies, all willing to help you out.

Should be a great oppurtunity to sort your combo out.

What rifle are you shooting Dom?

 

Let us all know how you get on

 

 

ATB.

 

 

 

Bill.