Setting the diopter (quick focus eyepiece) for your eye is paramount in improving accuracy.It is important that during the initial "gun building" that a solid focus is obtained.
Approximately 3-12 seconds is a good rule of thumb before eyestrain will become a factor. Concentration on the crosshairs should not be too long, as this will cause the reticle to blur. Keep in mind that your primary focus is on the crosshairs and not the target. For a correct sight picture the intersection of the crosshairs is placed in the center of the desired impact area resulting in a quartered target. Sight picture is the correct placement of the aiming point (your crosshairs) on the target for the desired impact. Most scopes have an eye relief of 3-3.5", however the TORIC line of scopes feature a 4" constant eye relief throughout the entire magnification range allowing your cheek weld to be consistent at all times.
Bart emphasizes to his long range students that "if you want to improve your accuracy, it's critical that your cheek weld remain consistent for every shot!" Butt spacers, adjustable combs, and second man inspections will greatly enhance your ability to adjust or "build" the weapon to meet your body size. Adjustments to where the scope is mounted, and where you place your cheek on the weapon, all need to be made before any firing takes place. Your position behind the gun plays an integral part in achieving consistent results. This eye relief must be exact for you to be able to achieve maximum shot placement. Eye ReliefĮye relief is defined as the distance from your eye to the rear of the eyepiece lens.
RIFLE SCOPE CROSSHAIRS FULL
A completely clear picture should be seen, and no shots fired until you have adjusted your eye position needed to see the full field of view. For accuracy purposes Bart explains, "it's important that that there is no shadow present because if there is, it will have a direct impact on where the round impacts." If the shadow appears on the left, the round will strike to the right of the target (see chart below). Rifle Marksmanship: Scope Fundamentals Scope Shadow Rifle MarksmanshipĪccording to William "Bart" Bartholomew, retired SWAT Team Leader and current long range precision instructor for the Bergara Academy, "many first-time shooters experience a grey shadow within the outer edge of the field of view during the aiming process." This is caused because their eye is either too far, too close, or off center to the optical center of the scope. Have you found yourself questioning the high-dollar scope you just purchased because you cannot see the full sight picture? Are you struggling with getting the consistency that your high-end set-up should be delivering? Here are a few common issues that many shooters face while trying to use their rifle scope effectively and maximize rifle marksmanship. Part 1 – Rifle Marksmanship & Scope Fundamentals
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