Zeroing How ???

[Tim2004]

I need some help on zeroing my rifle, in that I don't have a chuffing clue what I'm doing! What does the scope do in relation to the distance dialed in and the cause and effect. Example if I set my scope to 35 yards and shot at a target that was 25 yards away what happens? Well I know the answer I miss but what is the pellet doing firing high or low? How do I know when I've got zero well I know the answer to this to I hit the target. Also the guys at the range say that the markers on most scopes mean bog all as they never tally with the distance when known for a fact. This was shown to me in that they zeroed it in for me for 25 yards and the dial showed about 18 yards?
I was advised to put some masking tape on the scope and mark the true distances from 10 to 55 yards.
All in all my first outing to a proper range (Pontefract) was great a very wellcoming and helpful experiance. I think I'll get tired of my new Weihrauch 98 quite quickly though as it's giving me shoulder gip already (fanny).

[Barrie_G]

This should answer most of your questions.

[corkscrew]

look at Wayne Hudsons set up guide here
http://www.airgunshed.co.uk/nefta/resources.shtm

[pneuguy]

http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/rifledemos.htm

I think much that is now obscure will become clear!

Steve

I need some help on zeroing my rifle, in that I don't have a chuffing clue what I'm doing! What does the scope do in relation to the distance dialed in and the cause and effect. Example if I set my scope to 35 yards and shot at a target that was 25 yards away what happens? Well I know the answer I miss but what is the pellet doing firing high or low? How do I know when I've got zero well I know the answer to this to I hit the target. Also the guys at the range say that the markers on most scopes mean bog all as they never tally with the distance when known for a fact. This was shown to me in that they zeroed it in for me for 25 yards and the dial showed about 18 yards?
I was advised to put some masking tape on the scope and mark the true distances from 10 to 55 yards.
All in all my first outing to a proper range (Pontefract) was great a very wellcoming and helpful experiance. I think I'll get tired of my new Weihrauch 98 quite quickly though as it's giving me shoulder gip already (fanny).

[Tim2004]

As the title says cheers!

[airgunner2388]

I think if you had put a location in your profile someone near you could have come over and helped you. I have done this to a few Dorset based shooters.

Regards
Barry