Zero'ing a Garand

[BlackKnight]

I'm a police sniper and shot long distance in military and police competitions and my zero never changed between positions. Maybe it's different with scoped rifles. This summer I'm finally going to get to zero my garands. I'll be curious of the results.


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[Grouse]

Huh, I never really thought about any of those points. I zero it, and shoot it.

I will say if i hit the broad side of a barn while inside it, I consider it a good day.

[aloreman]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

I'm a police sniper and shot long distance in military and police competitions and my zero never changed between positions. Maybe it's different with scoped rifles. This summer I'm finally going to get to zero my garands. I'll be curious of the results.


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Scoped rifles are a different animal.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by aloreman

Scoped rifles are a different animal.

So, if I duct tape a scope to the Garand....I would have to re-zero the rifle?

[aloreman]

If you duct taped a scope to a garand you would need stiches above your eye.

[Dave Waits]

Not to mention serious psychiatric consultation. LOL!

All I know is that since he taught me how to correct it, My zero doesn't change, regardless of position. Scores? Well, anymore we won't go there! My Service-Rifle and High-Power days are well over.

Addendum: Explanation in Order.
What I was doing was trying to get closer to the rear aperature with my cheek-weld and eye in prone. When you're strapped into both the leather Shooting jacket and the sling in prone you can't get as close as you can sitting or standing. I was pushing the rifle up as I was trying to get a weld and causing the muzzle to rise slightly.

[aloreman]

Ill give that a try. I was taught as long as your dope was always repeatable run it.