How to Sight In a Rifle with Janis Putelis

Video: How to Sight in a Rifle

Getting a new gun zeroed in or on target is not as complicated as some folks might believe. But it is easy to get a few crucial steps wrong. The proper equipment will make the process easier and more reliable. First, there’s your rifle and your scope. You can mount the scope yourself and use a laser bore-sighter to get the reticle near where it needs to be. At the range though, you’ll need a box or two of the same ammunition, a fresh target, a...

Ep. 396: How to Learn From a “Failed” Hunt with Janis Putelis

Today on the show, I’m joined by MeatEater’s Janis Putelis to analyze his 2020 Wisconsin rut bow hunt and explore ways all of us can better learn from our hunts and unfilled tags.Topics discussed:  The dreaded November heat wave Saddle hunting  The urge to tree hop  Scent control vs. wind direction Deer sign and lack thereof  The importance of scouting What to do with limited time and intel Optimism and moving forward   Connect with Mark Kenyon...

How to Sight in a Bow in 25 Minutes

We’ve all been there. Bow season is just a few days away and we decide it’s time for a new sight. Or maybe a new bow. Or, let’s be honest here, we haven’t spent as much offseason time as we should sending arrows downrange. Regardless of the reason, the reality is that sometimes you need to get your bow driving tacks in short order and this is exactly the way to do it. Step 1: Get Things Square and Level There’s nothing magical about accuracy. If...