How to Set Up Your Scope for Long-Range Accuracy

watch: how to set up your scope for long range accuracy

An improperly set up scope can cost you points at a match or a trophy animal on a hunt. If you trust your local gun store to properly set your scope up then you’re good to go. But, if you don’t, we have Pro Shooter Keith Baker. In this video he talks you through the simple steps required to ensure you’re scope is set up properly and in tune with your rifle.

THE GEAR

Check out the gear we highlighted in the video.

mdt xrs chassis system

mdt xrs timbr panels

mdt one-piece scope mount

mdt 20 moa picatinny scope base

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