Rifle Scopes zeroing a S&B PMII at 200 yards

[hunter1959]

elevation adjustments on my scope sitting on a 20 MOA pik rail hit the end stop trying to zero at 100 yards... POI is 1.5" high at that point.... zeroing at 200 is the next option … the question is when zeroing at 200, how does that change the bullet drop calculations manufactures publish.... yes, I know the bullet flight path is not changing... but I need to know the expectable drop at continuing ranges out to 1000 yards... can't get this, probably simple, answer clear in my head

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

turn the turret to zero, loosen the 2 screws on the cap, float the turret to 1, retighten screws, continue to zero.

20moa rail is not nearly enough to cause an S&B to not be able to zero at 100yrds.

 

[Black max]

elevation adjustments on my scope sitting on a 20 MOA pik rail hit the end stop trying to zero at 100 yards... POI is 1.5" high at that point.... zeroing at 200 is the next option … the question is when zeroing at 200, how does that change the bullet drop calculations manufactures publish.... yes, I know the bullet flight path is not changing... but I need to know the expectable drop at continuing ranges out to 1000 yards... can't get this, probably simple, answer clear in my head

You just plug 200 into your calculator instead of 100. How hard is that??? Do what Functional said above and you'll have a 100 yard zero.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

and just to clarify....DO NOT remove the turret. You just loosen the screws and turn the turret to 1 and retighten.

 

[pmclaine]

I shoot .308 with PMII.

20 MOA rail.

Easily got 100 yard zero.

Second turn is for what?

 

[_Raining]

and just to clarify....DO NOT remove the turret. You just loosen the screws and turn the turret to 1 and retighten.

IIRC there are 3 screws, 1 is flathead. I don't think you are supposed to touch the flathead one.

 

[hk dave]

What people are saying is that your zero stop needs to be reset.

 

[M8541Reaper]

What people are saying is that your zero stop needs to be reset.

^^^Yup.
OP,
If you are unsure how to adjust the zerostop, hit up YouTube. Super easy to do.

 

[chevy_man]

Why would you ever follow a published drop chart?

You need to input your specific rifles data into a ballistic calculator (accurate inputs) to get a realistic drop chart to 1000 yards.

Set the zero stop on your scope to get your zero. Then start acquiring data and you'll be on your way.

 

[nn8734]

IIRC there are 3 screws, 1 is flathead. I don't think you are supposed to touch the flathead one.

Correct, don’t touch the flat head.

video instructions from Jason at EuroOptic for pm2 with LTs

 

[M8541Reaper]

Why would you ever follow a published drop chart?

To be fair, that’s exactly how it used to be done before software became widely available. For a dude running a system similar to the specs on a published drop chart, there’s no problem with him using it as a baseline. While it won’t be the most efficient way to confirm his data, he will learn from it. That being said, both ways can be counterproductive to the newer shooter without some sort of guidance.

Also, the Try DOPE chart on here is where it’s at. If you’re going to use a “published” drop chart, that’s the way to go.