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Ready, Aim, Fire – How to Sight in a Deer Rifle

HUNTER TRACKER Posted on February 17, 2023 by Billy MartinFebruary 18, 2023

Sighting in a deer rifle is an important process for any hunter. It involves adjusting the scope of a rifle to ensure that it is accurately aimed at a target. The process is critical for success in hunting, as even a slight miscalibration can lead to a missed shot or a wound that does not kill the animal quickly and humanely.

In this blog post, we will explore the steps required to sight in a deer rifle, and provide tips and insights that will help you get the best results. Whether you are a seasoned hunter or a novice, the information presented here will be valuable for ensuring your rifle is accurately calibrated and ready for your next hunting trip.

Before we dive into the steps involved in sighting in a deer rifle, it is important to understand the various factors that can affect accuracy. These include factors such as wind, elevation, and temperature, as well as the skill of the shooter. While it is impossible to control all of these factors, having a properly calibrated rifle is an important first step towards increasing accuracy and ultimately, success in hunting.

 

Step 1: Choosing the Right Ammunition

The first step in sighting in your deer rifle is selecting the right ammunition. Choosing the right ammunition can affect your rifle’s accuracy and performance. Different bullet weights, designs, and velocities can significantly impact your shooting experience. It’s essential to select an ammunition brand that is high quality, reliable, and suitable for your firearm. You can choose between different bullet types such as pointed, hollow-point, or soft-point, depending on the type of deer hunting you plan to do.

Step 2: Mounting the Rifle Scope

Once you have selected the right ammunition, the next step is to mount your rifle scope on your rifle. Proper mounting of the scope is crucial for accurate sighting in. If the scope is not mounted correctly, it can affect your ability to hit your target. It’s recommended to use a torque wrench to ensure the scope is mounted to the manufacturer’s specifications. This will help to prevent over-tightening or under-tightening the screws that hold the scope in place.

Step 3: Boresighting

The next step is to perform boresighting, which involves aligning the rifle scope with the barrel. This process helps to get the scope close to the target, so you don’t waste time and ammunition adjusting the rifle at the shooting range. Boresighting can be done by using a laser bore sighter or by looking down the barrel and making necessary adjustments to the rifle’s position.

Step 4: Initial Shots

After mounting the rifle scope and performing boresighting, it’s time to take some initial shots. You can do this at a close range, such as 25 yards, to ensure that you’re on target. Take a few shots and make the necessary adjustments to the scope until you’re hitting the bull’s eye.

Step 5: Fine-Tuning

Once you’ve established a baseline, it’s time to start fine-tuning your rifle scope’s adjustments. This step requires patience and careful attention to detail. It’s best to shoot from a distance of 100 yards or more to ensure that the adjustments are accurate. Make adjustments to the scope’s windage and elevation until your shots hit the target’s center.

Step 6: Practice

Sighting in your deer rifle is not a one-time event. You must practice shooting with your rifle to build muscle memory and maintain accuracy. Regular practice can help you to develop your shooting skills and build confidence when out in the field.

Sighting in a deer rifle is an essential step for any hunter. It requires attention to detail and patience, but the rewards are well worth the effort. By following the steps outlined above, you can improve your accuracy and increase your chances of success when hunting deer. Remember to use the right ammunition, mount your rifle scope correctly, and practice regularly to maintain your shooting skills. Good luck and happy hunting!

 

 

 

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The Best Time of Day to Hunt Deer

HUNTER TRACKER Posted on June 12, 2019 by Billy MartinFebruary 18, 2023
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This might be the single most asked question on this website, and the honest answer is… it depends.

Hunting is something that is passed down from generation to generation, little tricks added in from time to time—but nobody knows everything. If someone does, drop us a line. We’d surely love to shake your hand.

Some of the many factors that affect deer activity are time of day, time of year, region, wind, rain, temperature… and probably most importantly, the rut.

Time of day is important for a few reasons, one being the fact that deer feel safer at night. No brainer. Just like the proverbial ostrich, if they can’t see you they most likely feel that you can’t see them either. Deer are eating machines and they have to venture out in the daylight. Peak feeding times coincide with lunar activity—moonrise, moonset, moon overhead, and moon underfoot.

Not everyone enjoys sitting just to sit. Though your blind or tree stand may be the most tranquil place on Earth, odds are you want to see deer activity. Many of us have full time jobs and can only get out to the woods a day, maybe two per week. That’s where deer charts come in. There are many out there and not all of them read the same, so take care when trusting your one and only off day to the first chart you come across. We may be a little biased, but we think you’d be better off using our tried and true Hunter Tracker app. All the calculations are done for you. Just fire up the app—which is available on both Android and iPhone—and tap the the deer activity button. You’ll be given a bar chart giving you the best time of day to go hunting for the next 5 days. Not to mention that you also get a five-day weather and lunar forecast!

So, the short answer is to hunt from a week before until a week after the rut for maximum activity. Those deer sure get ballsy during mating season and have even charged a few of us from time to time. Also hunt both major and minor feeding times, which coincide with the lunar activity listed above. Many deer have been known to bed down during heavy rain. Hunters disagree about the wind, but we’ve found that a slight wind is good. Too windy and they get skittish due to excess noise and scents swirling around, not giving them a clear direction.

The main thing is… get your butt out there and hunt! You’ll have a great time, you’ll help keep the deer population balanced, and you’ll get some great eating! The Hunter Tracker app  is available on Amazon, the Apple Store, and Google Play.

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A Hearty Welcome To Our Newest Blogger!

HUNTER TRACKER Posted on October 3, 2018 by Billy MartinOctober 4, 2018

In addition to bringing you “The World’s Easiest Apps” we at Hunter Tracker enjoy bringing you quality content on your favorite hunting subjects. Our staff blogger, Kelly Hampton has written many fine blog posts on a variety of areas. Working full time and spending every minute she can in the woods has made it tough sometimes to post as many blogs as she’d like, but she somehow always manages to do it.

Many of you have told us you’d like more posts, and we’ve listened. To lessen the load on her and bring you more of the content you want, we’ve added a second blogger, Chelsie Wilkey. She will be contributing blog posts on various subjects on a regular basis.

Both women are experienced hunters and fine writers. We look forward to reading more from both of them. Please subscribe to our website to get all of their latest posts, and take the time to post your comments on their pages. Also please feel free to follow them (and us!) on Twitter and Facebook.

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Follow Us On Twitter!

HUNTER TRACKER Posted on April 18, 2018 by Billy MartinApril 18, 2018

Did you know that Hunter Tracker has a Twitter Page?

We’d love to have you following us!

Just click on the Twitter icon at the bottom of the page or just click here.

 

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Check Us Out On Facebook!

HUNTER TRACKER Posted on November 29, 2017 by Billy MartinApril 18, 2018

Hunter Tracker has a Facebook page.

To get to it, click on the Facebook icon at the bottom of the page and choose Visit Us, or just click here.

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We've worked hard and put in a lot of hours on this app. It might not be perfect, but we think it's pretty close. Every time we thought we were done, another feature popped into our heads and we added that.

After hearing that a hunter had been lost in the woods for days, unable to make it back to his car, we added the ability to be guided back to any location that you have saved (including your car!).

If we missed any features that you would like added, or if you'd just like to tell us what you think, we'd love to hear from you, so please don't hesitate to contact us.

Good luck and happy hunting!!!!

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