Scopping my gun

rednecksteve · 01-09-2007, 08:41 AM

I need to know a fast way to get my muzzel loader scoped
thanks

MLKeith · 01-09-2007, 08:57 AM

First we have to know what the rifle is.

cayugad · 01-09-2007, 10:32 AM

If you mean you need it done ASAP, then go to a qualified gunsmith and have them mount the scope if you are not familiar with the operation. Then have them bore sight it. This will normally get you on paper at 25 yards. If you have a load worked up, then you can tune the scope and work longer distances.

rednecksteve · 01-09-2007, 02:23 PM

Its a TC black dimond
and i just want to get it done without having to use a lot of ammo

cayugad · 01-09-2007, 02:45 PM

A good load for your Black Diamond is 100 grs Pyrodex and a 250 gr shockwave. They shoot real well out of my Black Diamond XR. Also I just got a simple Trophy Scope mount and bases from Cabela's and mounted a solid scope on the rifle. I put a 1.5-4.5x32mm Bushnell Dusk to Dawn. Works real good.

Pglasgow · 01-09-2007, 02:46 PM

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ORIGINAL: rednecksteve

Its a TC black dimond
and i just want to get it done without having to use a lot of ammo

Cayugad has just told you a good way of doing that.

If you don't boresight it, then try shooting a 25 yard target. If it prints, shoot 2 more shots, (if it doesn't bore-sight it). Find the center. See how this center relates to dead center and1/2" high. Since a click is 1/4" at 100 yards,for every 1/2" at 25 yards you need to move the group, adjust 8 clicks (4 clicks for a 1/4 adjustment at 25 yards). So if you are 3 inches low, adjust48 clickshigher. If you are a1 1/2 in. right, adust 24 clicks left. Test the next shot to make sure you clicked the right way. You should be good to go out further for adjustments at greater range. If there is a crosswind, don't adjust your windage at 50 yards or more, wait for a calm day to do that.

Just remember, as you adjust, that you are moving center of a group when you make adjustments.

MLKeith · 01-09-2007, 04:16 PM

If you have access to a good gun vise you can shoot one shot with the crosshairs on the bullseye. Then if you can anchor the gun with that sight setting (crosshairs on the bullseye) you can adjust the scope to put the crosshairs on the bullet hole and you are almost perfect. The big secret is the gun has to be secure so that it does not move when you are adjusting the scope. I have done this several times and it saves a lot of shooting.

Pglasgow · 01-09-2007, 04:37 PM

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ORIGINAL: MLKeith

If you have access to a good gun vise you can shoot one shot with the crosshairs on the bullseye. Then if you can anchor the gun with that sight setting (crosshairs on the bullseye) you can adjust the scope to put the crosshairs on the bullet hole and you are almost perfect. The big secret is the gun has to be secure so that it does not move when you are adjusting the scope. I have done this several times and it saves a lot of shooting.

Very clever, Keith. Thats a great idea.

todb · 01-09-2007, 11:44 PM

I second that MLKeith have used that method a few times works great.