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bamaranger · July 14, 2011, 12:15 AM

The use of a "ghost ring" whether on a rifle or shotgun involves the same technique and application.

The aperture is looked "through", the focus of the eye goes to the front post,and the "target" is allowed to blur.

On long gun with aperture/ghost rings, intended for field use as a hunter or SD , I zero the weapon to have the projectile to land "on top of the post". For a smooth bore slug gun, w/ traditional slugs, 50-75 yds seems about right for "on".

The "6-o'clock hold is largely a target bullseye technique for the most part. Holding off on game is very awkward and unnatural for me.

July 14, 2011, 12:15 AM	#4
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	sight picture v. sight placement (on target) The use of a "ghost ring" whether on a rifle or shotgun involves the same technique and application. The aperture is looked "through", the focus of the eye goes to the front post,and the "target" is allowed to blur. On long gun with aperture/ghost rings, intended for field use as a hunter or SD , I zero the weapon to have the projectile to land "on top of the post". For a smooth bore slug gun, w/ traditional slugs, 50-75 yds seems about right for "on". The "6-o'clock hold is largely a target bullseye technique for the most part. Holding off on game is very awkward and unnatural for me.