7 Ways to Improve Your Accuracy with a Rifle
If you aren’t shooting small, tight groups when you fire your rifle, it could be an error with the firearm, your setup, or your technique. Make sure, for example, your Bushnell scopes are mounted correctly, your rifle is clean, and you slow your breathing. The following tips will help you get back to staying on target. Redfield Scopes Clean the Rifle First and foremost, clean your rifle. A clean rifle is an accurate rifle. If you haven’t cleaned the barrel, for example, carbon or copper buildup could affect the ballistics of the bullet as it travels down the barrel, which may reduce accuracy. Make sure the rifle is cleaned and properly lubricated. Mount and Use a Scope Correctly If your Redfield scopes aren’t mounted correctly, your accuracy will be off. Use quality rings and mounts, and don’t overtighten the screws. If you use a lower-quality mount or ring, recoil could shift the scope, requiring you to zero in again. Adjust the Trigger Pull ...