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Sarge · November 13, 2012, 07:49 AM

We've got an old 78 Remington that has had the same 4x Bushnell on it for 20 years. I cut it down to fit the Missus a long time ago and she's never wanted a better scope. Every year, I fold an envelope into a 3x3 square, staple it onto plain cardboard and fire three shots at it from 200 yards, from a rest. I can see the cross-hairs against the envelope and it gives me a good zero check.

This year I only hit it twice, near the middle, and frayed the edge with the other shot. Guess I am getting old.

November 13, 2012, 07:49 AM	#19
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	We've got an old 78 Remington that has had the same 4x Bushnell on it for 20 years. I cut it down to fit the Missus a long time ago and she's never wanted a better scope. Every year, I fold an envelope into a 3x3 square, staple it onto plain cardboard and fire three shots at it from 200 yards, from a rest. I can see the cross-hairs against the envelope and it gives me a good zero check. This year I only hit it twice, near the middle, and frayed the edge with the other shot. Guess I am getting old. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.