Sighting in red dot or scope

[Laloom83]

Hey guys, 

Any recommendations on sighting in a red dot or scope without having to use expensive shells?  I want to shoot Nitros and heavy shot magblends but really don't want to use that expensive ammo to sight in a red dot or scope.  Also, what yardage do you suggest sighting in.

Thanks,
Bishop


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[davisd9]

For my scope I start at 12.5 yards so I can have exact click changes. I shoot a dove shell at a target until I get it center.

Then I back to 25 yards and shoot at the same exact spot twice. Then check my poi.

Once I do that I move back to 40 yards. I shot a turkey shell. Usually it is where I want but has needed a fine tuning here or there. Good luck.

They should hit the same spot 5-40 yards. It is not like a rifle

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[MK M GOBL]

Can't say this for everyone because we all have different styles of hunting. My scope is sighted in dead-on at 15 yards, now this is what works for me, as it is at my range. I have checked pattern out to longer distances... I just bought cheap trap loads to get it close and then ran my hunting loads after.

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[Swampfoxforeman]

I shot bird shot at 15yards make sure it is on. Then move to 40 and shoot still with bird shot. Once it is on then put a turkey load in and shoot from 40. Make any adjustments if needed and then I'm ready

[dirt road ninja]

As others have posted, bird shot at 15 yards till centered. Bird shot at 40 till centered. 1 Turkey load to confirm.

[Laloom83]

 Thanks guys!


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[Greg Massey]

Don't think for one minute either that you can't bore sight that scope on that shotgun if you have a bore sight ...  I do all mine at 15 - 20 yards...

[the Ward]

I usually set up a big target at about 15 yards or so. 3x3 sheet of cardboard or similar. I put a orange stick on aiming dot in center of target. I then setup my gun in a lead sled type of rest, or something that will hold gun rock steady. I then take a shot and see where it hits. I then re-aim gun at target dot (unloaded) and direct an assistant to make the adjustments to move the dot to the impact point while I am looking through sight. Usually works really well and takes only a shot or two. I then check it at 40 and make any corrections. I'm mostly concerned with the closer poi, as the pattern will be like a softball inside 20-25 yards, where it's easier to miss, and the pattern will be big enough at 40 that a small shift in impact will be ok.

[bbcoach]

For my scope I start at 12.5 yards so I can have exact click changes. I shoot a dove shell at a target until I get it center.

Then I back to 25 yards and shoot at the same exact spot twice. Then check my poi.

Once I do that I move back to 40 yards. I shot a turkey shell. Usually it is where I want but has needed a fine tuning here or there. Good luck.

They should hit the same spot 5-40 yards. It is not like a rifle

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X2.  Using adjustments at 12.5 and 25 yards with dove loads gets you really close to POI/POA, allows you to make spot on elevation and windage adjustments, as most red dots use 50 yards as your adjustment base and saves your turkey loads for a 40 yard finish.

[mightyjoeyoung]

For my scope I start at 12.5 yards so I can have exact click changes. I shoot a dove shell at a target until I get it center.

Then I back to 25 yards and shoot at the same exact spot twice. Then check my poi.

Once I do that I move back to 40 yards. I shot a turkey shell. Usually it is where I want but has needed a fine tuning here or there. Good luck.

They should hit the same spot 5-40 yards. It is not like a rifle

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This.   Most effective way I've found.

[Gobble!]

For my scope I start at 12.5 yards so I can have exact click changes. I shoot a dove shell at a target until I get it center.

Then I back to 25 yards and shoot at the same exact spot twice. Then check my poi.

Once I do that I move back to 40 yards. I shot a turkey shell. Usually it is where I want but has needed a fine tuning here or there. Good luck.

They should hit the same spot 5-40 yards. It is not like a rifle

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Bingo.

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