No idea how to actually use a long range rifle scope.....

[jworm1420]

Long read!!!!!!!


Im just gna be honest... I have been around and used firearms since I wa 9 years old. And I honestly don’t really understand how to properly use a rifle scope... There I said it. Laugh, make fun of me, call me names.... I don’t care.

I recently decided to get into long range shooting. Did my research, found what I liked in my price range and got a new rifle. On to the rifle scope, and realized I have no idea what I need to satisfy my level of long range shooting when it comes to rifle optics. I began to wonder how many other gun fanatics, such as myself, doesn’t really know the details of a rifle scope. Sure I know how to put crosshairs on a target and pull the trigger but that’s about the length of my knowledge.. so my question..... is There anyone out there with this knowledge that would like to answer a bunch of questions I have????? And I do have a handful of most likely basic questions. Before everyone starts saying just google it, I like to communicate with real people. It’s easier to learn from a person than a machine and also maybe there’s someone out there who actually enjoys teaching people. Thank you all and hope to learn some stuff.

 

[jagee]

Alan at A&A Optics is who you want to talk to.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/members/42769vette.html

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Alan at A&A Optics is who you want to talk to.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/members/42769vette.html

Yep ^^^This^^^ Alan will be able to give you great advice.

 

[rala]

I'd be happy to answer any question. PM me and we'll get together.

 

[pitbulld45]

I understand that you want to talk to a real person but here is a link to a youtuber that I like that really breaks down how to use scopes and shoot long range. Maybe you can watch some of his stuff while you get info from real people.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TiborasaurusRex/playlists

 

[KJQ6945]

When I first got a rifle that really needed something beyond a red dot, I read a lot. Talked to several people here on INGO, and bought my scope from Alan at A&A optics.

I’m still no long range shooter by any stretch of the imagination, but I have a few cool rifles, with scopes. Something that has really helped me, was getting a good app for my phone. Again, I’m not a long range shooter. The two or three times a year that I need to shoot a 6” plate at 4 or 5 hundred yards, the app is very helpful.

There are several apps out there, as we have had these app discussions before on INGO. I went with the Ballistic Advantage, and it’s very helpful in dialing in a scope. The app makes it look easy.

 

[mcapo]

When I first got a rifle that really needed something beyond a red dot, I read a lot. Talked to several people here on INGO, and bought my scope from Alan at A&A optics.

I’m still no long range shooter by any stretch of the imagination, but I have a few cool rifles, with scopes. Something that has really helped me, was getting a good app for my phone. Again, I’m not a long range shooter. The two or three times a year that I need to shoot a 6” plate at 4 or 5 hundred yards, the app is very helpful.

There are several apps out there, as we have had these app discussions before on INGO. I went with the Ballistic Advantage, and it’s very helpful in dialing in a scope. The app makes it look easy.

StrelokPro is another good one.

You might recall it way over adjusted my Creedmoor....yep...user error. Had the wrong load data entered.

 

[Oldgunfan]

I understand that you want to talk to a real person but here is a link to a youtuber that I like that really breaks down how to use scopes and shoot long range. Maybe you can watch some of his stuff while you get info from real people.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TiborasaurusRex/playlists

This is great! Thanks for the link

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[bwframe]

Intro to Long Range Shooting w/ Ryan Cleckner

 

[Gabriel]

Intro to Long Range Shooting w/ Ryan Cleckner

Get his book also. It will teach you a ton.

 

[Karl-just-Karl]

If you like a lot of internet reading, you can try this:

Introduction to High-End Long-Range Rifle Scopes
PRACTICAL LONG-RANGE RIFLE SHOOTING - PART II: OPTICS

Main Page:

DEMIGOD LLC, Owner Zak Smith

A friend of mine has been to his training a couple of times. He directed me to this site a long time ago. There is lots of available reading here.

 

[Mgderf]

"Long range" is kind of a subjective term.
I've seen people say they want to shoot long range, like out to 200 yards. This is not considered long range in my book.
I've also talked to people who think 600 yards is a turkey shoot.
It might be helpful to give a little better idea of your definition of "long range".

 

[Scuba591]

I understand that you want to talk to a real person but here is a link to a youtuber that I like that really breaks down how to use scopes and shoot long range. Maybe you can watch some of his stuff while you get info from real people.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TiborasaurusRex/playlists

This series was very educational for me. Just wanted to say thanks!!

 

[SmileDocHill]

I am discovering that the age of the internet is changing the way I like to learn new things in the sphere of hobbies. When I'm in your position on any subject (starting the process) I like to start with immersion in online reading, video's... with FULL knowledge that I still don't know what I don't know and may be reading/watching bad advice. The main purpose of this is to at least get the lay of the land: -are their different camps or schools of thought on the subject, -you can start to patch together a time line of older information vs newer concepts, -who are the main players, experts. -pick up on basic vocabulary and concepts to research as "side bars".
Then when you take an actual class, or talk to someone you get much more out of it because as they are explaining things you are not constantly getting hung up on as many basic terms and concepts.

 

[Hop]

When saying you want to shoot "long range" you should give us an idea of what sized target you want to shoot at said "long range".

You can hit "man sized" targets out to ~500-700 yards using irons but hitting a golf ball at ~100-200 can be very difficult without a scope.

 

[OurDee]

This may give you some ideas:

[video=youtube;9EEDjn8fAiA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEDjn8fAiA[/video]

 

[KJQ6945]

This may give you some ideas:

[video=youtube;9EEDjn8fAiA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEDjn8fAiA[/video]

Very helpful video that really demonstrates the technology that is available. The use of some type of ballistic computer, eliminates the math and guess work out of dialing the elevation into the scope. Like he said in the video, “it feels like you’re cheating”.

 

[OurDee]

Yalp cheating LOL

 

[Monstermark]

Alan at A&A Optics is who you want to talk to.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/members/42769vette.html

I've just today learned about Alan, I hear he's a great guy and awesome prices

 

[TJ Kackowski]

I've just today learned about Alan, I hear he's a great guy and awesome prices

He will not steer you wrong. If you can, stop by his shop to visit.