Sighting-in a rifle

Open sight adjustment

After firing a number of shots, check to see where the bullets are grouping. If using an open sight, adjust the sights if the shots are not in the centre of the target. With an open sight, move the rear sight in the direction you want the shots to move on the target.

Telescopic sight adjustment

When using a firearm with a telescopic sight, use the dials on the top and side of the scope to move the crosshairs to the aiming point.

The elevation (up and down) is usually the top dial and affects the bullet’s point of impact vertically. The windage is usually on the right side of the scope and affects the bullet’s point of impact horizontally (left and right).

If the bullet needs to go towards the top of the target, adjust the elevation dial in the same direction (as indicated on the dial).

If the bullet needs to go towards the right side of the target, adjust the windage dial in the same direction (as indicated on the dial).