Rifle Setup for Long Range Shooting (500 yards is easy)

In this video, I take you to the Red Rock shooting range and show how to make any long-range shot on a rifle straight out of the box.
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[@kentgoldings]

I’ve been met with incredulity for suggesting that a shooter with sound fundamentals, a $500-$700 consumer grade hunting rifle in 6.5 CM properly set-up, decent optic, 147 grain ELD match, 100 yard zero and an accurate muzzle velocity, can hit a man sized target a 1000 yards, out of the box, in less than 5 shots. It’s only difficult for people who skip the fundamentals.

[@democratsuck]

There's a YT channel (I can't remember it to save my life right now) that did just this. He took a Ruger American Predator (the green one) in 6.5CM, decent scope, added a cheek rest (the Ruger doesn't come with one), & took it to a long range class. He shot just as well, if not out-shot, as the other attendees that had rifles that cost 2-3X as much. There were quite a few "look at this poor" stares from folks.....until he started shooting. By the end of the class EVERYONE shut up & started watching!

[@lucashornbrook78]

Ya it’s super easy. I swear people just refuse to get the range finder/ballistic calculator set up. It’s so easy which is what is just mind boggling

[@kentgoldings]

Well, nothing is “easy.” But, it is elementary. I think anyone who can group consistently at 50 yards with a 22LR has the skill to be successful as 1,000 yards. The rifle is less important than just flinging those 147 grain Hornady ELD match bullets with sufficient competence.

[@kentgoldings]

Pretentious, maybe. There are things that are easy to explain but not easy to do as there are things that are hard to explain and easy to do. You can know by doing, but knowing is not doing. Shit, I was sounding pretentious again.

[@camsmeltzer9388]

The dead chicken agrees with you! Lol

[@silverjack6752]

As a young man of 23 years, and just starting out i. shooting and trying to get a foot hold into hunting. Your channel has by far had the most influence in helping me get to where I want to go with this. Love the content and will always support it.

[@deyangeo]

In my humble experience this is a nice educational video. Not too deep to discourage people new in the bolt action universe, but covering some very important points.

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

Glad to hear that Black Hound stepped up to the plate. James and Ean , and the entire crew are hard to beat.

[@Vuntermonkey]

What about the technique of spending 3 hours and 100 rounds at the range walking your shots around and doing multiple "verification target shoots" because you want some quiet time and the garage work area "temporarily" is full of your wife's stuff?

[@bluepunk182]

Doesn't sound like you know anything about that, J J. =)

[@018132]

First, Level the gun itself. 2nd, hang a string with a weight attached to the bottom and let the string hang free vertically. Line up your reticle with the string. You have a perfectly leveled scope

[@gatorflea2788]

Thats called a plum bob .

[@cotton1004]

Using it for years. Lol

[@lordkevlar]

Thank you, I didnt know this trick and will be using it to level my scope.

[@ryanwalters694]

I use a door facing. Set my scope, lightly tighten it so I can still rotate if needed. Place the bend in my reticle to the bend in the door facing. Adjust as needed. Tighten when satisfied. Then zero at 100 yards

[@H43339]

Ryan Walters, first you have to be sure the door is plumb, and what is the bend in the crosshair and bend in the door face ??

[@KPlainfeather08]

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzbin.infoUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.

[@joshrandall3632]

Fantastic video! Your step-by-step is as good as I've seen. Well done Jake. In boot camp we shot out to 500 yards with iron sights on a service grade, select fire M-16. Didn't seem like that big of a deal, but we also spent a week learning about the gun, ammo and marksmanship fundamentals. Without the preparation it's nearly impossible to achieve a first shot hit like that, but you've shown how important and effective that prep-work is.

[@jhskelton9639]

Lol at ‘gun’! If you are a Marine, it’s ‘rifle’!

[@infomylabradar8311]

I agree with some of your viewers who who have left comments on the reason your Labradar may not be working to your satisfaction. Please review the Quick Set Up Guide that was in your box with the user manual. There is a pictorial of where to position the Labradar, depending on if you have a standard barrel, muzzle brake or suppressor. The reason your Labradar did not work is you are not using it as designed. The barrel in your video appears not to have a muzzle brake so the correct position is for the Labradar to be even with the end of the barrel. In the Preferences, you should have the Trigger Level set to 1. In your video, at 6:08 when the shot is fired, the blue light is on. This is a standby mode and it will not record a shot. You must have the orange light on (ARMED) for it to look for the shot. Feel free to contact us for further support and please provide clarification to your viewers that the Labradar was not in the correct position. Best regards, Labradar

[@littledaddynesbit4193]

...Thanks for making the video, I'm about to take the leap from .22lr to centrefire (.223) for the first time at 500 yards so this is perfect for me. After watching the video, I've lowered my scope rings for better alignment and I'm going to shoot with sandbag not a bipod, plus the importance of 3 shot cold bore groups! Really good video!!

[@jakelykins2806]

This is LEGIT! As someone newer to shooting more than like 200 yards, this is SO helpful.

[@anglersedge11]

Awesome step by step… it’s intimidating, but the way you broke it down I think will help a lot of people.

[@ItsGavynftw]

New to the channel but loved seeing how happy that guy was. First impressions and/or experiences with weapons is so awesome when it goes well with people.

[@Perjorativeterm]

Let's not overthink leveling your scope. I level the gun by using the rail, then secure it, usually by tightening down the bipod, then setting up a plum line and trueing up my reticle to the plum line. Gets it done with no special tools

[@H43339]

I always wondered about that barrel level, you are putting it on round barrel and leveling it, the gun could be leaning 45 degrees and you can make that barrel level read level. Seems useless, the action needs to be level not the round barrel.

[@Perjorativeterm]

@@H43339 I level the action, not a round object. Either way, you could use the bottom half of your scope rings to confirm level as well

[@H43339]

Yes as long as you have Rings that open horizontal and vertical.

[@Perjorativeterm]

@@H43339 if you don’t have any flat spot on your receiver and you don’t buy horizontal rings, you made your bed and now you can figure it out. Vast majority of purchases either have a rail on the receiver or the rings you buy are split horizontally. Not rocket science and covers probably >95% of new purchases.

[@H43339]

@@Perjorativeterm never said it was rocket science, I was just wondering what you were talking about, tightening down the bipod ? I have mounted many scopes and never had anything to do with the bipod.

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

I am glad you started with an accurate rifle, BERGARA 👍.

[@u_watch9497]

hey man, good for you for taking a new person out, teaching them, and ultimately putting them on a path of confidence. great job.

[@scbane]

I became a Talley one-piece mount and ring fan. Use em on 6 of my rifles, never let me down yet. 3 different heights to choose from, for scope bell/barrel clearance, and eye alignment.

[@MKChase-uj9vx]

Trusting your eyes to level a reticle ain't best (in my oppinion). My recommendation: 1) Place your gun in a shooting rest, or rest it on its bipod on a flat stable surface. 2) level the action with a small flat based bubble level. 3) have your scope rings securly torqued down and the scope tube loosely gripped in the rings and have the scope itself fitted with a scope tube bubble level. 4) looking through the scope, visually line the vertical reticle post with a suspended plumb line at a visible distance, (say 25 yards). 5) once the verticle reticle post is set level with the plumb line, clamp the scope rings down and set the scope tube bubble level to read level whilst the vertical reticle post is in line with the plumb line. Now you can be absolutely sure that you have a consistent, repeatable, level reticle. You can simply glance at the bubble level on the tube to ensure you aren't 'canting' your shot. You CAN'T just rely on your visual perspective... especially if you are shooting on sloping land etc. this is why all long range shooters use a scope tube bubble level and don't rely on their eyes. Your eyes are good out to 300 yards maybe, but cant soon starts to cause problems thereafter. My ten cents for what it's worth.

[@davematney1918]

A string attached to a plumb bob hanging down range is a great way to level crosshairs too. Line the vertical crosshair up exactly with the string and tighten it down. Works great especially if you don't have access to the proper levels.

[@H43339]

Yes but you have to make sure that the action on the rifle is level first and lock it in place then use a plumb bob for the crosshairs in the scope, a ledsled works ok but you have to make sure the sled is level and the gun can not move at all.

[@Paul-dc6sp]

Paying attention to detail is what a lot of people get lazy about. If you want precision you must be precise. Great step by step video to get unsure long range shooters fired up.

[@foonus406]

I've got the magnetospeed and if you like I'll pack it up and ship it to you in trade for that labradar! magnetospeed works well, but one huge difference between the 2. The magnetospeed hanging off the end of your barrel WILL change your point of impact (up 6 inches @100 yards on one of my rifles), making it hard to judge your groups and measure velocity at the same time. Handloading involves tuning the ammo the rifle harmonics and this device changes it completely so, ive found myself shooting separate strings to measure SD and once I find a good node I remove the magnetospeed for all further testing. In the end it costs more than a labradar considering spending almost 2x the amount of rounds for the same load development and spending double the time reloading them too. Worst of all your blowing up components that are hard to replace in today's market at 2x the pace.

[@millsfamily4562]

I have a LabRadar and most of the time it works fine. Based on what you showed in your video, you might want to get the muzzle of the rifle closer to the LabRadar. I have found through experimentation that if the muzzle is directly beside the edge of the LabRadar, and only a few inches away from it, triggering shots is very reliable. This is especially true for smaller calibers and guns without any sort of brake or flash hider.

[@Rickarrish]

What you want and need is a recoil activated trigger AKA a R.A.T. it makes the labradar the best consumer grade chrono hands down.

[@Thamac15]

Use the wheeler level kit but use a plumb bob while installing the scope. Plumb bob is the best way to level once the bore is level. With my anti can’t devices in install them so that the bubble hits the left line to ensure a easier and faster way of setting up the shot.

[@2016F3]

The work you are doing is truly great. It's very much appreciated. In the comment section on a popular firearm/hunting channel just a couple days ago I was told by the channel owner that 'a guy who doesn't load his own ammo and who shoots cheap guns has no business talking a 500 yard shot on a live animal'. Yeah... you're work is really some of the very best out there.

[@rickv4852]

Sorry friend, I know this is an older thread, but I just couldn't pass this up, 1st off I would probably change the channel, 2nd, gun shop wouldn't stock a high powered rifle that couldn't make a kill shot at 500(modern rifle that is), of suitable caliber, 3rd, some rifles are picky about ammo,find something it likes and practice, practice, practice. $450 rifle w/ $2-300 scope very doable

[@Southern_Ohio_Slayer]

To level a scope, level the firearm and look through a scope at a plumb bob on high magnification. You will be amazed how much better you shoot when your scope tracks accurately.

[@johnsimmons5363]

Awesome idea, thank you!!

[@sealsrx7252]

Plumb Bob at 25-30 yards works wonders for scope leveling set up

[@woe2thet1m1d6]

Vey smart! After sitting and thinking, I hung a ladder with a plumb bob out in the yard, aimed and leveled the receiver, and leveled the scope in less than 10 minutes.

[@billunderwood8975]

The best phrase an experienced shooter can relay to a novice ... "If it doesn't surprise you when it fires, you did it wrong" ...

[@trevorgomez3343]

*Browning X-Bolt Stalker Long Range 30-06 *Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14×40 SF BDC * Hornady Supeformance SST .150 grain 3,103 FPS/ 0.82" groups at 100 yards. I use the Nikon Spot-On app... Sighted in at 200/ Max Range 725 yards. Shot a black bear at 370 yards and a Whitetail buck at 340 yards this year. Both animals dead on impact.

[@ralphbuoncristiani2941]

Jim, I also struggled with the reliability of the LabRadar to trigger, especially at the range. I added the inertial sensor to trigger it. Solved the issue. Inexpensive solution.

[@Notjay95]

It’s always the people who complain about spending $1000 on a rifle and a scope that have no problem buying a blind and a feeder and justify it by saying long distance hunting is “unethical”

[@DanMurdock-w5o]

This is a good comment. I don’t hunt long range, but I don’t ambush either. Learn to stalk.

[@ekoxing1423]

This video is coming in super handy!!! I'm in the market of a hunting/long range rifle. And good quality as always! Keep up!

[@davidorpwood8433]

get a 300 RUM zero at 300yard good for 500yards .

[@blaynemacpherson8519]

Practice practice practice.

[@Shiem_]

Tikka T3X my friend, you won’t be disappointed

[@camper14j]

Good on ya for focusing on this channel so much more. Loving your content as always.

[@trevorschuetz1530]

Some of your issues with the labradar are probably placement of the radar itself. It's supposed to be even or slightly behind the muzzle to properly trigger with the built in microphones. If you're shooting suppressed the best thing is to either get the airgun trigger or a motion based trigger that way it will reliably pick up the shot. The magnetospeed is accurate, but having it on the end of the barrel will change the harmonics of the rifle so you have to then shoot twice as much to get your data. One group for group size and one group for speed.

[@westsidecamper]

agree.

[@swamper2fly]

How many shots are required to establish speed data

[@trevorschuetz1530]

@@swamper2flyNot quite sure what you're asking, but it'll pick up every shot. Once you get more than one shot it records it'll start calculating your average, extreme spread and standard deviation. I usually do a 5 round group for velocity numbers and for group size.

[@dustin1544]

Bergara B14R - $800 Blachound 4x14x44 - $344 Scope rings - $70. ??? Scope level - $52 Chronograph - $179 Range finding binoculars - $1199 Practice on a 500 yard range Perfect wind conditions on bags lying prone. Impressive that a new shooter is able to shoot 500 yards under near perfect conditions, but I don’t lay prone when I am hunting. I definitely don’t have sand bags and it is completely different shooting at an inanimate object than it is shooting at a game species. I don’t think someone who has invested the amount of time and money that you have is taking unethical shots at long ranges. I do think there are many people who have never even shot at paper at 500 yards who are attempting to kill an animal at long distances based on a KZbin video. I would say those people are being unethical. You have clearly put the time in and are comfortable shooting long distance at game animals, I would say you are the exception though not the rule. JMO!

[@johnknouse8846]

I love that Hornady app. I’ve built profiles for all my rifles and hand loads, and out to 500 yards (farthest I have to shoot) their info has been on the money.

[@restfulplace3273]

I’m impressed with the follow up on the defective scope explanation at the beginning.

[@waynestock2859]

Bro why is 90% of the hunting/rifle community so angry when People make a mistake when new to longer range shooting or don’t drop 3 grand on a rifle and another 5 on a scope 💀💀💀

[@gregorypace2641]

That was a great video, congratulations Jake, hope you become a shooter for life. When I level a scope, I put it on a caldwell sled and aim at a crosshair that I put up then draw with a 4" level. I level the rifle off a parallel surface on the receiver or scope mount (depending on model). I made one from a piece of key stock and a replacement level from my bow sight. Works better than the ones they sell IMO

[@H43339]

I am Sorry, you made What ? from a peace of key stock and a bow level.

[@petersmulders8058]

Sounds like a great idea

[@headcarter4656]

KZbin needs to be sued for discrimination against law abiding firearm loving Americans. Other channels can compare different products on their channels so why can't we

[@Dave_Ehlers]

Your channel has probably had the most impact my most recent rifle purchase. Since I cannot find any ammo for my 270 WSM, I picked up a Bergara B-14 in 308 Win. 308 Win. is the only ammo I can actually find these days. The reviews you and others have posted on your channel have been a huge help in my decision making. I have a few quick questions. What scope mount and rings are you using in this video? Are they your preferred mount and rings? If not, what is your preferred mount and rings? Thank you.

[@thereloaderscloset9096]

That was such a good vid for new shooters. It looks like you did that with over the counter rounds which makes it great. I agree with every thing you did and its the same way I set mine up but I tend to put 20MOA rails on mine to take advantage of the scopes full tracking ability. I think the weather conditions except for wind don't play into it to much till you start getting out to that 700 to 1000 yards and father ranges unless your at sea level and then go hunting like at 6000 feet or higher. If you don't use the loaded weather data that some apps do then you may need a Kestrel meter for you atmospheric data for those longer shots.

[@winstonskafte5505]

Yes I have a shepherd scope on a 243 that calibrates nice with 100 gr bullets , I am not totally sold on the scope but I love the reticle you sight it in with the cross hair dead on at 100 then it has 18 inch circles that go out to 1000 while you would think a 18 inch circle would not be fine enough for precise shooting you just center your target and squeeze the trigger its surprisingly good . Used with a range finder its very fast .

[@gsh341]

The only thing I'd mention is that if you can't get your scope low enough to have a good cheek weld on the stock, then a cheek riser is a good idea. Even something as simple as a piece of foam held on with duct tape can work. Either way, you should be able to get comfortable behind the door rifle with your eyes closed, open your shooting eye and see clearly through the scope without moving your head at all.

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

As a prior gunsmith and guide I will say that Bergara your using is a phenomenal gun! Not a cheap Mossberg rifle……

[@charlescanaday1599]

I'll have to agree with you on that! I bought my Bergara Ridge in 6.5 CM a couple years ago, and it has spoiled me. This gun shot 5/8 groups while breaking in the barrel with whatever powder I had (IMR 4064)? It's now shooting around .300 using H4350. I really believe it'll shoot better than I'm able to shoot it. Best gun for the money in my opinion.

[@bradrenfrew2749]

I am a pretty good shot at 100 yards and have been shooting for awhile. I have got two animals at about 50~70 yards pretty clean. I am going on a hunt next year for mountain sheep and know that sometimes the only chance you have is going to be 500 yarders. This has made me feel more confident that if I do the proper grunt work it's pretty possible

[@kjmdrumz3]

I level the rifle, then turn on my laser level (has horizontal and vertical lines), then shine I flashlight through the front of the scope and line the crosshairs up with the laser level. Has always worked great for me.

[@AnyDayNow360]

Love your honest reviews, content and delivery, and especially this particular video. Thanks!

[@ronaldhendricks3876]

I got a Blackhound 4-14X44. I absolutely love it.

[@commonsense5709]

Good deals whenever they have their half price sales for 45% and 55% off.

[@herschelmiers8689]

As a Marine I learned that instructing a new shooter is many times easier than coaching a person who has experience with guns. You don’t have to break 10-12 years of established bad habits. Just like dads can be assholes and let their 10 year old shoot their 12 gauge Ithaca ultra lite. The kid gets knocked on his ass and dad and his buddies all laugh. But now you have a shooter with almost incurable recoil anticipation. When headed to the range the guy saying I’ve been shooting m whole life is normally the guy who needs the most coaching.

[@johnt34aus]

Re: Labradar I agree with you! Had lots of problems with rifles with muzzle brake especially. Get the JKL recoil trigger and all problems go away. I put it on a sling swivel stud and clip on/ clip off

[@trouperkrueger6400]

Exact same experience for me. Labradar triggering was inconsistent, especially with different breaks and suppressors. I got the JKL trigger (I like the magnetic mount personally, but I like the sling swivel idea!) and it is a game changer for getting consistent triggering from the Labradar.

[@joer3198]

People make mounting a scope harder than it needs to be, especially if your using g a pic rail. Playing cards, feeler gauges, or my favorite Allen wrenches is all you need. Put the rail on, put the ring on tighten them up when pushing forward, put the scope in and tighten the rings enough so you can still tilt the scope, put the Allen wrench underneath, twist, scope is level, tighten rings. As long as the base is quality, and scope is quality (with a flat bottom), your reticle is level.

[@joer3198]

@@josephkerking8638 I heard about the playing cards, but I didn't have any so I stuck an Allen wrench under it. Works great if the reticle and base is level

[@fjb4932]

Finding a Level / Flat space in my house is 50 years too late. Built in 19Hundred and 14, the foundation is settled, unevenly. From the refrigerator, stove, sink, tables, you can drop a marble and it won't stop untill it hits a corner. Not sure how to use a playing card to level a scope . . .? ☆

[@joer3198]

@@fjb4932 if you have a scope that has a flat bottom, and you have a rail that's flat, you put cards in between the two until you can't get anymore under, this will level the scope to the rail.

[@DanielBoone337]

In all honesty as long as you know your gear, know proper fundamentals, and as long as the gun can do it that's all that matters... Meaning as long as the gun gun will group and as a shooter you can consistently shoot a group it'll shoot long range. I've shot out to a grand with a T/C Venture in 270WSM and 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20moa base and a Sig Tango4 4-16×44mm optic that's about as basic as basic gets to shoot long range... Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

[@yoboo6167]

I take deer every year between 250- 450 yards, with a 6mm creedmoor and if I saw the buck I was after at 650 yards, I wouldn't hesitate to take the shot. Take your time, know your ranges, know your ammo, know your gun. The first thing I do after the initial glass for deer is grab the range finder and start setting reference points. I also keep the ballistics info from the box, taped to the side of the range finder for a quick guide.

[@ANONM60D]

If you are just starting out you can save on the range finder and chronograph. Put the money toward a good First focal plane scope (dont need anything fancy) and a standard rifle. Bore sight the weapon, dial it in and with some basic math learn to find range based on the diamiter of the target and you're all set.

[@ANONM60D]

Example: Meters= (25.5 × 10)÷M Where 25.5 is the size of target in cm and "M"= mils on the reticle. I do not know the formula for yards or when using an MOA scaled reticle.

[@briannewton2778]

"Cheapest" Bergara B-14 I found was $730. I would bet that is more than the majority of hunters in the US will ever spend on a rifle. Yes that's at the low end of what CAN be spent on a rifle, that doesn't mean it's cheap. Please don't let yourself be carried away by the industry pushing for the constantly moving goalposts. You can still get a very good performing rifle for under $500.

[@tomsmall6220]

Thanks for another great video. Truly appreciate your content. FYI: Hornady just issued a letter to their employees stating get v@x or lose your job. I will not be supporting companies that dictate personal health decisions under threat of termination. I look forward to your next video - always good stuff!

[@mkjo99]

I would recommend going to their website and use their contacts links to send them a note to let them know that you will no longer do business with them while they attempt to enforce an unconstitutional mandate on their workforce.

[@tomsmall6220]

@@mkjo99 I contacted them through email on their website, as well as through comments on their KZbin channel. I only brought it up here because their products were featured in the video.

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

Thanks for letting me know. That's terrible.

[@clarencekayser1861]

You can also use a plumb bob to get the reticle level along with your bubble levels

[@robertsalyers1351]

That is some great shooting I've shot out to 345, 450 and 550 with 1st shot hits...then to 700 yards this weekend for the first time ...took me 5 trys to hit at 700 yards

[@wavelengthdesigns]

I just found your channel, and have been getting back into firearms and shooting as a pandemic hobby - probably a bad time to do it, but alas. I've got an AR10 platform in 308 that I'm trying to set up as a 500-800 yard rifle. I don't really have a good place for shooting that far without traveling some distance. There's a few things I still need to buy and do, like buying a good scope leveling kit, a good bench sled and those rangefinder binoculars look pretty slick. I think my optic should be alright, but I have no way of knowing as I haven't been able to do much other than ping a 33% ipsc steel at 200 yards. If you ever want to do any videos on semi-auto precision stuff, I am about an hour and a half from St George and would gladly volunteer some weekend time.

[@leifnilsen6107]

AR 10 with 18" should easily hit a 1000 yards target all day. Mine does but my friends won't. They are built exactly the same except, I changed my stock heavy trigger for a Hyperfire Hypertouch 24c trigger. Read up on them. 3.5 lbs crisp clean trigger. I used my less expensive scope to see if it could do it. Vortex crossfire 4x16x50. Sited my gun for zero. For 200yrds, then 400yrds, then 600yrds, then 800yrds, then I was on the way to hit a 100 yard target with a 800 yard zero. With a second focal plane inexpensive rifle scope. It can be done. Hope this helps.

[@leifnilsen6107]

BTW, just make sure you have a level table, I have a $50 gun rest that clamps my rifle in for cleaning. Nothing fancy. It's good enough to hold the gun still and adjust it level. Buy some small magnet levels and clamp levels. Nothing fancy. Trust me. Don't think this is high tech hard stuff. It's not. It's no different then leveling a board on a kitchen counter. Make sure to use blue lock tight for scope screws and scope mount plate. Please, do not o er tighten the screws for scope and mount. If your not sure. Take your unloaded weapon to a sporting goods store, (make sure the gun is unloaded in a gun case and before you take it in the store go in and as a employee you want to bring my gun in and buy a scope and have it mounted. What steps do I need to take. Each sporting goods store has there own procedures) and have them pick the correct scope for your gun and mount it for you. It will be leveled, lock tight, bore sited, and most places do this for a small fee or free.

[@coffeehunter8742]

Great job! -Chicken... It's what's for dinner. Kidding aside, your ability to gain knowledge & then teach it clearly and accurately, is top tier. 👍

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

I thought you we're talking about A Cheap rifle🤔 I've got a Remington 783 in 300 win mag Yes I said 783😳 LOL!! and a. 3-12×44 AOE SvBONY SV177 Illuminated scope 0.89 rings Now that's cheap!! I've got the chassis glass bedded and then made the barrel floating. lightened up the trigger block. Then put a Cardwell pic rail on the front. Then slapped a UUQ graphite bipod On that. After a few boxes sent Down rang all 180gr SST, Remington core-Lock Tipped, not bad dy the way. The rifle ended up like'n the HSM Tipping Point 180gr with Lapua Brass. I've got all this zeroed-in @ 300 yards. (SAY WHAT) !! Yep😏I use 100 and 200 yards to warm up the barrel and I shoot clear out to 800 yards @ milk jugs filled with with water. Since I've built this contraption I've dropped two bull elk one at 385 yards. And another at 470 yards. & a few Deer 250- 295. Here on the Oregon Coast Range I'll tell you what this stupid thing really slaps the metal to the meat. Thanks for the great shows I really like the bullet Wars you had on. Thanks 🇺🇸 2A 🇺🇸

[@charlesludwig9173]

When shooting uphill or downhill to target the shooter must know the formula to calculate the flat ground distance to target, adjusting sight accordingly. This is because it is the flat ground distance to target which feels the effects of gravity, not line-of-sight distance to target.

[@whiskeytango9769]

I shoot F-Class, and it always amazes me how easy it is to hit the bullseye at 800 metres...for me 900 is where everything goes horribly wrong. I agree though, a decent rifle, properly set up, with a shooter properly trained, can hit a man sized target at 1,000 yards without too much difficulty.

[@rapidrrobert4333]

I go perpendicular, it's easy to put a plumb bob on your target stand and align the vertical crosshair.

[@metaller_alex]

I have Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph for $69.99 and it works perfect !

[@marks5757]

A video on Muzzle breaks would be much appreciated. I have them on a few of my rifles and my friends tell me its a waste...opinion? I dont get it, shoot great for me with em

[@blantant]

I love using a brake so i can keep eyes/ scope on target in case i need a second shot. It always changes poi. So long as rezeroed i think they are great

[@Johnny-y7j]

I have sent a target 🎯 at 445 yards and missing the target 🎯 on and use my drop inch on my app and I took my 30-06 setup $575 in my rifle and I’m using a 4x12x40 Vortex diamondback tactical scope and I have hit target 🎯 at 1000 yards using the drop so it looks like 👍 good and anyone one can do it on a budget and take younger kids and get them into shooting with you and having fun with it!!

[@tekanger975]

I'm probably way late on this concerning the Labradar; however here goes. I had the Labradar frustrations which are common including, and mainly, the triggering. I purchaced a the air rifle inertial trigger that I can tape to the stock, scope, or anywhere basically, and the triggering is a never miss event. It is sensitive, so if the bolt is worked too aggressively, it triggers and that must be cleared before continuing. I took my hints from F-Class John who went through the full range of Labradar frustration. Nothing on my barrel to affect its "tune"!

[@petermurdoch3001]

I bought myself a 5-35X50, mount on a Winchester 70 chambered in 7mmRemMag, it is Jan 2, 2023 in Canada, so waiting for warmer weather before i shoot

[@d.georgememory4745]

I just stumbled on to your channel and I'm really impressed with your knowledge. I will be keeping it in my favorites files. It's very hard to find a channel that is as thorough as what I have seen in your scope and zeroing episodes.. thanks

[@StevenCSmith-cm3zo]

Jim Awesome stuff. One exception-scope height. You show your newbie shooter on the rifle and remind him about rifle can't. One degree = 8 inches at 1000 yards. Consider this - chanting your head to look through a low mounted scope. The induced neck tensions the stresses of low bore height to scope height disturb the sight picture as well. Good cheek YA! Correct sight pic oh YA! Depends on on stock but I like medium to high mounts. The correct position is no stress when looking through scope. The low position view is very old school, correct once upon a time.

[@jonuldrick]

I personally will probably end up using medium height rings. If I need to, I’ll build up the comb of the stock to bring my eye up. I don’t like low mount rings cause I have to bend my head over

[@bobbyjames2837]

Love the level you are right your eyes tell you if it level iam a gunsmith of 35 yrs low is also right the lower you are the bore the more true you are

[@Deerslayer1912]

Everyone complaining about Bergaras being too expensive needs to go buy a ruger american

[@ricardoevans1934]

I have a Ruger American and i use it in PRS, shoots .116 moa.

[@Jake-mm1cz]

I realize that this post is a bit old . My suggestion is : Tack a piece of cardboard ( 2 ft by 2 ft or what works for you ) on a wall that is in front of your rifle mount for mounting the scope . Then take a 3 or 4 ft level along with a fluorescent fine tip marker to then make a cross using the level for vertical and horizontal . There are other ways but this is already getting long . I did want to mention that the biden / evers ( governor of Wisconsin ) are forcing the closer of our shooting range on January 1st . Law enforcement from all over within probably a hundred mile radius or more train there . It’s been a rifle range before world War 1 . We energies spent a million dollars on upgrades for the club range . This was because the berm which was made of toxic waste material from them may eventually slide into Lake Michigan like the earlier mound that slid into the Lake . It’s a fantastic range with nine or more individual ranges from fifty to seven hundred yards . There maybe a six month extension . Republicans that represent this area have been contacted by members and maybe even all of those law enforcement agencies . Just thought I would put that out there . I’m not comfortable putting the name of the club . But it’s right next to a power plant on the south east corner of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin . Keep fighting the censors until we get a majority again . Then things may change . Sorry this is so long … Great Channel

[@Kurtdog63]

If you don't have much range to sight in with, a 30 yard zero works pretty well for closer range hunting.

[@payne2086]

The best way I have found to teach people how to use the trigger is to tell them you should squeeze so slow, that you should be scared when the gun goes off. Loving the vid so far, but maybe you could do a video on the lab radar? I was thinking about upgrading my magnetospeed.

[@tracyg1]

To ensue my scopes are level I start out how you did get the gun all level. I then hang a string with a plumb 50+ feet away and use the vertical line on the reticle to ensure it is level and plumb. No need to get too fancy.

[@V3ND10L4]

Wow! I now feel like I can hit 🎯 at 500 yards and I don't even own a rifle!! 😁 Awesome video!

[@fjb4932]

It continually disappoints me to hear people who don't vote, or exercise their 2nd Amendment right, or any rights granted them. I guess the mentallity of "Let George do it " is prevalent. Like many things...use it or lose it. ☆

[@b.s.k9808]

Jim- I use Strelok Pro and its amazing, much better imo than Hornady to use, can set up multiple rifles, cartridges and scopes with multiple reticles. Enjoy the videos.

[@scottnj2503]

Great comments on set up. I've invested in many "tools". Learned to trust my Mk1 eyeball and feel. But do cross check with simple reliable tools.

[@alabamatrout6985]

Awesome content! Very helpful and informative guid to long range shooting.

[@jdmbraceyourself695]

I can see where one could derive lots of joy from shooting a long distance

[@Grumpyoldgunguy]

I would add one thing to this excellent video. I find correction is often needed. There are tolerances in scopes, variances in chronographs, etc that mean a slight correction will true the calculator up to what is actually happening instead of what is suppose to happen. Again, great video!

[@leifnilsen6107]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. Once you set things up correctly, 500 yards is an easy shot. When I was 20. My friend and I too ruger 10/22 and kept moving the target out. We managed to hit pop cans at 500 yards. About every 3rd or 4th shot hit the can. Today, we shoot with newer and better rifles. We have taught our children gun safety and how to shoot as well.

[@celliott651]

Love the content and insight. Much appreciated!!

[@ghostmost2614]

Let's set the wayback machine to 1980 Parris Island SC. It's August and steaming hot. We're on the 500 yard line with M16's and open hard sights and we're hitting.

[@TerrySprey]

That’s the most impressive video I have ever seen. Great work

[@lightningrider2508]

Dude, read the labradar set up directions. It will work perfectly if you set up properly.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I have trained a bunch of people how to shoot. It's so much easier to teach someone that has never shot. The don't have bad habits to break. Bad form and habits are very hard to break.

[@glorybound7599]

Thanks for sharing the information about the Hornady app. It will greatly add to my toolbox.

[@1911geek]

Do what we do no need to prove anything engage. Personal first hand experience is gold. Eye balling leveling oh my very scientific pass 300 you will out sir

[@morganshawver4544]

Jim, My name is Morgan and I'm from Oklahoma and I absolutely love your content. Your content is everything I look for in a review video. I've been searching for mini-action/short barreled rifle reviews such as the ruger american ranch, howa mini action, and the new savage axis 300 blk with the 16'' barrel. I have yet to find a review that's unbiased. I know these rifles are hard to get ahold of but I would love to see a review of one or some of these rifle's. It would mean the world to me and I do believe you would get a lot of views (if youtube lets you post) considering the fact that there is a lack of reviews for these type of rifles. I have not found a single review at all of the savage. I'm looking for a mini action rifle for varmints and something i can also use that is light-weight, low recoil, and easy to carry for a young and very small shooter. As always thank you for your content sir.

[@xinyan3937]

Thank you Jim, I’m about at the same stage of doing this. Really helpful!

[@liveworkplayvans]

LabRadar accepts a secondary trigger input that attaches to the rifle. This is fail safe. Inexpensive too!

[@robbanta2979]

+1 on the Magneto Speed. Love mine. Reliable and accurate.

[@metaller_alex]

Laser boresighter is a king !

[@ChronicalsofAl]

I find that the "enraged " hunters who become so incensed at people taking long shots at game are usually old men (like myself) that always start with "back in my day" and end with "irresponsible hunters shouldn't be allowed to buy tags ". I don't understand, are people lost in 1965? Yes 600yds is a long shot but we are not guessing at the most critical piece of data any more---the distance! Digital rangefinders are affordable enough that everyone has one and it's really pretty simple (took a 5x5 elk at 572yds 2 years ago w/300rum). I know there are many factors that have to be taken into account and I'm not sure about 1000yds but I don't have a problem shooting game at extended ranges.

[@N0M0RENAME]

Cool to second chance the budget optic like that

[@gutshotaz2805]

Just want to comment on the labradar. Get an aftermarket recoil trigger by JKL, $50 will resolve the problem. I purchased a used unit and it doesn't trigger at all out of the box. Once with the trigger it takes data all day long (remember to not cycle your bolt too drastically or it will think of it as triggering a shot). It is a bit more annoying than magnetospeed (used to have one too), but you don't worry about harmonics.

[@williammabus1659]

Where can we see ya ,already have . But none of notification appear when y'all post. Then I have to remember who I've been watching and look for ya. Hard to do with ptsd and heck of a head injury of years past.