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B.L.E. · November 12, 2010, 10:59 PM

Iron sights or a scope? Yes, it's important.

Since a scope is about 1.5 inches above the bore of the gun, the bullet may actually hit higher than zero at 50 yards if you sighted in at 25 yards.

November 12, 2010, 10:59 PM	#3
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	Iron sights or a scope? Yes, it's important. Since a scope is about 1.5 inches above the bore of the gun, the bullet may actually hit higher than zero at 50 yards if you sighted in at 25 yards.