Night vision scopes allow users to see targets in total darkness.
Night vision has been around since the 1960s as a military accessory. However, in recent years night vision technology has been adapted and made more economical for civilian use. Night vision scopes allow the operator of a firearm to see targets clearly in total darkness. This technology has useful applications for target shooting, law-enforcement tactical situations and varmint hunting. But like any shooting sport, using night vision scopes requires practice and training to become proficient.
Instructions
Sight in the Scope
1. Place a target on a safe and clear backstop about 25 yards away from a shooting position during daylight hours.
2. Load practice ammunition into the rifle.
3. Shoot a round at the target using the scope to aim.
4. Rotate the windage knob on the scope turret to adjust for left and right drift. Chase the bullet hole on the target until the cross hairs of the scope align with the hole.
5. Rotate the elevation knob on the scope turret to adjust for height of impact. Chase the bullet hole on the target until the cross hairs of the scope align with the hole.
6. Repeat practice shots until the point of impact aligns with the cross hairs without further adjustment.
Align the Scope at Night
7. Set up a practice target at a distance of 25 to 100 yards from a safe shooting position.
8. Turn on the night vision feature on the scope.
9. Fire a practice shot at the target, using the scope to aim.
10. Turn the elevation and windage knobs on the scope turret as needed to align the cross hairs with the point of impact.
11. Continue making practice shots at the target. Vary your position to account for different shooting positions and angles.
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