How on a pneumatic to shoot an optical sight? Step-by-step instruction

The main task of optics is to ensure the most accurate targeting of weapons on the target. But in order to achieve such high efficiency in the use of such equipment, you need to know a few simple rules. For example, how to use pneumatic to shoot an optical sight. In the majority of cases, any such devices are accompanied by a sufficiently detailed instruction. In it you can read the full order of installation, adjustment and further maintenance.

How to choose?

Before you can shoot an optical sight on pneumatics, you need to select it. And the purchase of a particular model should be conditioned by some number of factors. Pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Multiplicity;
• Sighting mark;
• Complexity and variety of available settings;
• Diameter of the lens;
• The presence of mounting rings and brackets;
• manufacturer.

At the same time, it is necessary to understand correctly that in the process of preparation it will be necessary to use only those munitions that you are going to use more often in the future. This is extremely important. All because on pneumatics to shoot an optical sight in an ideal it is necessary precisely that arsenal on which you make a bet.

Installation

Before installing the optics, you should make sure that the air gun is completely discharged, and that there is no combat platoon. Also, always check the condition of the fuse. Only then already do the installation, because on pneumatics to shoot the optical sight normally you will not succeed if you put it wrong. The very same procedure for its installation is as follows:

1. The sight is placed on the guides. It is highly recommended not to mount the mounting rings closer to the center of the optics, and also to press them to the edges. Try to achieve a situation where the aiming tube will not move and can not be deformed. Few people understand that even microscopic damage can have a very negative effect on the functionality of the corrective mechanism. And you are unlikely to be able to normally hit even special targets for pneumatics.
2. The upper rings are fitted. Once you are convinced of the correct installation of the sight, you will need to adjust it. Be sure to pay attention to the fact that the crosshair is installed strictly vertically, then attach the weapon to the shoulder and adjust the distance to the eye.
3. Fixation. The main thing is not to be too zealous with screws. Quite often it happens that people simply deform the tube.

The most optimal sighting base is "Weaver". It should be noted that during the installation you need to pay attention to the "moon", that is, a strip of light diffraction. If it is the same everywhere, then you can do it right. In the process of how you choose a high-quality optical sight, prices are a factor, which should also be paid attention. The cheapest cost 500-600 rubles. The price of expensive copies can exceed 30 thousand.

It is very important that the device itself and the rings are from the same manufacturer. Also, do not forget to check the purchased components for tolerability, for which specially sharpened steel cylinders can be used. Among other things, pay special attention to the various fine settings of optics. In particular, check the level of the sight with vertical straight lines.

Choose the distance and position

In the process of how you will try to hit the targets for pneumatics, you will need to carry out a regular change of position. And experts recommend starting from a distance of about 50 meters. After measuring the distance, perform the installation of the target and carefully fix the pneumatics. It should be noted that it is possible to engage in firefighting only at specialized shooting ranges or in some area where hunting is allowed. So any optical sight is targeted - the price of the device and its type here do not play any role.

The procedure itself is carried out from the position of lying, and the use of a soft stop is not allowed. The rifle will need to be fixed in such a way that it's possible to aim an ideal sight at the point. The crosshair is guided by means of special adjusting screws. And only then the first test shot is already conducted. If you do not use a collimator sight for pneumatics, then in the future the distance will need to be constantly increased. Thus, first you make a shot at a distance of 100 meters, then move away to 200, to 300 and so on.

In this case, the division of the adjustment screws must be carefully recorded for each distance. The procedure here differs significantly from how a standard collimator sight for pneumatics is targeted. In the role of a solid rifle stop, quite often many people prefer to use specialized machines. But if this is not at hand, then in this case you can simply fill the bag with sand and apply it. The main thing is to use the rifle's firm position on the shot.

Choose a target

Before you determine the distance of the shot, you need to select the appropriate target. It should be noted that quite often experienced hunters have different opinions about it. There are several options.

• A sheet of paper on which the target is manually drawn. It should be noted that the roundish should not be shaded. And it's best to draw it using a marker.
• Downloaded and printed target. Today there is a rather large variety of available varieties. But at the same time, it should be noted immediately that there are different options for rifled and smooth-bore weapons.
• Military targets. They are often found in specialized units. And this is the most optimal option.

Among other things, color targets in the area can be seen much better than black and white. So with them it will be easier for you to determine the distance, and to guide the target fire.

What is better to use?

Quite often in recent years, many have started using self-adhesive color sheets. They need to be glued to the center of the standard white sheet. It should be noted that in most cases, experienced hunters are absolutely confident that homemade targets are much more effective compared to those bought in the store or printed, since it is much easier to accurately shoot an optical sight with them.

A roll of defective paper, on which the marker is marked, completely outperforms the standard thin printout. The main reason for this efficiency is that dense material can withstand even strong enough gusts without any difficulty during field testing of optics.

Graduation

It is also worth noting that there is a certain gradation of targets, depending on which weapon class is used and at what distance is the fire being fired:

• Carabiner (distance - 100 m) - a solid album sheet A-4.
• Carabiner (distance - 200 m) - A-3.
• Carabiner (distance - 300 m) - A-1.
• Small-caliber rifle (distance - 50 m) - A-4.

We shoot weapons

After the installation of the optics has been made, all the other preparatory work has been done, it is possible to proceed directly to the procedure of the adjustment. First of all, you must remember that the average hit offset, depending on the selected aiming point, will need to be changed over time. And if the target you painted yourself, then you need to have both features - vertical and horizontal. Now, when the mesh of the sight is ready for defeat, let us consider a step-by-step procedure:

• Preparation. This includes the procedure of tracing or buying targets, the installation of a machine or a standard sandbag, as well as the subsequent arrangement of the position and measurements of the shooting distance.
• Adjustment. When installing the rifle on a portable machine, adjust the position of the crosshairs. This is done with the help of specialized correction drums. Your main task in this case is to ensure the reduction of the crosshairs with the selected point.
• Trial try. When you are convinced that the aiming mark is pointing at the point of the target, press the trigger.
• Determine the target distance. This was mentioned earlier - after the rifle is shot at a distance of 50 meters, you need to do the same at a distance of 100, 200 and 300 meters. To move to the left of the hit point, the sighting grid should move to the right side.
• We record the information received. Not everyone correctly understands that the division on the correction drums for each individual distance play a special role. Therefore, they should always be recorded in detail. The side drum should be constantly exposed.

What's next?

The target is checked after you have done about three to five shots. After analyzing the impact and additional adjustment of the optics, and also correcting the bracket for the optical sight, try to do a second group of shots. Produce them until the bullets are as close to the center of your target as possible.

It is worth noting that in the case of rifled guns, the alignment of optics has several differences, since the distance here starts from 150 meters and ends at a distance of 400. At the same time, one must understand that you will not be able to achieve absolute stamina. Therefore, it is best to concentrate on the average distance, that is, 200-250 meters.

Customize

Modern sights are equipped with special dioptric adjustment, due to which arrows having different eyesight can use it equally. If the setting is incorrect, the aiming grid may be defocused. As a result, additional stress will be created for the eyes.

Focusing and tuning

Parallax is a visible movement of the target, which is fixed by the eye relative to the grid of the sight. In the process of head movement, you can pay attention to these changes in the eyepiece. Therefore, there are three main types of parallax detuning: rear, front and side.

How to set them up?

The rear can be adjusted with a zoom lens and a ring. But it should be noted that today it is not so often possible to find in the shops sights with a similar focus. In the predominant majority of cases, modern front focus devices are equipped with a special rotating lens housing. Sights with lateral detuning are also being used more and more often, as they provide extremely easy access to the tuning wheel.

The main disadvantage of the second method at its relatively small price is the inconvenience. Scrolling in the production position of the parallax ring is not so convenient, because it is localized directly on the lens. The SF mechanism has a large side steering wheel. Due to this, the shooter can not change the position of the head and body.

Backlight adjustment

It is worth noting that today's backlighting is not used in every modern sight. It is used to make it possible to distinguish it from the visible image in the twilight or against the background of vegetation. At the same time, one must correctly understand that it should not overlap the goal. Therefore, it is better to stop your choice on those models in which adjustment is provided. In most cases, the backlight is green or red. But in the deepest twilight the most effective is the double one. Modern sights are usually equipped with LEDs. They highlight the grid selectively or wholly, but sometimes only the point in the crosshairs is highlighted. Now you know how to shoot an optical sight on pneumatics. Good luck to you hunting!