How to Make a Reticle Straight

A gun scope placed on the top of a rifle can increase a gun's accuracy when used correctly. Gun scopes use a reticle, which is an aiming point in the scope that you place over your target to boost accuracy. Reticles can be a red dot in the scope or crosshairs. Before the scope can improve accuracy, you must adjust it. Without the primary adjustment and any following readjustments, the scope might actually worsen your aim. By following the proper steps to make your reticle straight, you can nail targets in short time.

Instructions

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      Hold the gun in a normal firing position and view through your scope. You should clearly see the target area only; you should not see the inside of the scope. Physically moving the gun can fix the problem of seeing the inside of the scope.

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      Look through your scope again, but now focus on your reticle. You must now see where bullets will hit in relation to the reticle of your scope. Place the reticle over your target.

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      Shoot some bullets at your target to see where the bullets are landing. Look to see how far from the reticle the bullets are hitting.

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      Depending on the scope you have, you will need to adjust accordingly. For some scopes, loosening the mount will allow you to move the scope forward or backward to get a good line. For red-dot sights, there are two knobs on the top of the scope. One controls the height and the other controls the horizontal positioning. Adjust your scope until you feel the bullets are hitting close to your reticle. Your reticle should now be straight and in line with your target.