Off target

[Canteathorns]

Lookin into gettin a scope for my 870 . But I'm confused , if you sight your gun in at 10 yards so your dead center . then at 40 the densest part of your pattern is off and you move your scope to compensate wouldnt you be off at close range again . Trying to learn , so please be patient  . Thanks

[SCDieselDawg]

In my experience. I've sighted in 15/20 yds and haven't had to make too much adjustment at 40

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In my experience. I've sighted in 15/20 yds and haven't had to make too much adjustment at 40

That has also been my experience, especially if I am careful to be zeroed at 10 yards.

[turkey_slayer]

No because say you have 1/4" moa scope. At 100 yards it will take  4 clicks to move an inch, 8 at 50,  10 at 25. So if you dial it in at 10 you may have to slightly move it at 40 but your 10 yard pattern movement would hardly be noticeable at best

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No because say you have 1/4" moa scope. At 100 yards it will take  4 clicks to move an inch, 8 at 50,  10 at 25. So if you dial it in at 10 you may have to slightly move it at 40 but your 10 yard pattern movement would hardly be noticeable at best

The above is a great illustration. On the reverse which is the case many times with a new gun that may have a new optic mounted; if the gun is off center 2 inches and the shooter flinches maybe 1 inch at 10 yards, then at 40 yards the center mass of shot is off 12 inches. With a beginner, this could happen. I know we are basically saying the same thing, but sometimes looking at things differently can make things more understandable. I think we all agree that something is is definitely wrong.