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Title: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: Nightmar3 on October 29, 2013, 04:52:54 PM
I have a crosman fury 2 blackout (Springer) with the stock 4/32 scope the farthest I shoot would be about 100ft if you can give me some tips it would be much appreciated thanks
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: ezman604 on October 29, 2013, 04:56:30 PM
I zero the majority of my springers at 25 yards.
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: triggerfest on October 29, 2013, 05:09:38 PM
25 yards
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: BenjiHunter on October 29, 2013, 05:20:00 PM
Zero the scope at the distance you use most.
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: Nightmar3 on October 29, 2013, 05:27:42 PM
Hey ezman604 is it easy to convert a Springer to a np?
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: Rex on October 29, 2013, 05:36:07 PM
Download a copy of "Chairgun" and play with your ballistics.  It will actually calculate the best distance to zero your rifle to maximize the "kill zone".
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: kenhiraihnl on October 29, 2013, 05:51:12 PM
Set your POI zero distance, i.e., 10 yards, and Chairgun Pro will will show you the trajectory and closest to furtherest distances your pellet will be within + or - 1" above or below the POI.  Hope that's not too confusing.
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: ezman604 on October 29, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
Hey ezman604 is it easy to convert a Springer to a np?

Depends on the airgun. Will generally need parts bought or made to be able make the switch.
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: Bent on October 29, 2013, 06:14:28 PM
Zero the scope at the distance you use most.

+1 And dont be afraid of changing it...
My .22 is normally sighted at 50 yards... but in the rook season it sighted in to hit 1½" low at 30yards as all shots are taken in +45°..
My .25 is sighted in at 90 yards...
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: nced on October 29, 2013, 06:32:44 PM
I have a crosman fury 2 blackout (Springer) with the stock 4/32 scope the farthest I shoot would be about 100ft if you can give me some tips it would be much appreciated thanks
After zeroing my .177 R9 at 30 yards for YEARS I started zeroing at 27 yards at the recommendation of my brother who found that 27 yards was a better zero for our purposes.

Anywhoo......the purpose of my zero distance is to have the zero very close to the apex of the pellet flight. I only use "holdover aiming" and the 27 yard zero means that I only have to learn "hold OVER" distance without also remembering "hold UNDER". LOL.....there is some reason to my madness! :o
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: ezman604 on October 29, 2013, 06:34:34 PM
LOL
Okay....I sight my .25 MRods in at 50 yards.
I sighted my .25 Condor SS in at 70 yards.
I sighted my .22 Super Streak at 27 yards.
I sighted my .177, .22 & .25 Discos at 35 yards. 
I sighted in my 760 PumpMaster at 15 yards.
HeeHee
I agree with the statement that you should sight your scope in at the distance you will be doing MOST of your shooting.
But the OP stated he was sighting in a Fury II. And as a medium powered springer, I'd again say zero at 25 yards as a rule of thumb. OR the range at which you do most of your shooting. I zero almost all of my springers at 25 yards. Then adjust from there depending on approximate target distance.
:)
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: K.O. on October 29, 2013, 06:57:45 PM
If you have access to a chrony then download chairgun and take a look at trajectories for the pellet you are using and it will let you know which make the most sense.

or make three targets about quarter size at about 20-25-30 yards use same sight pic (no Kentucky windage) and figure out from there.
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: rsterne on October 30, 2013, 01:47:34 PM
Consult ChairGun, using their recommended zero for your rifle and pellet, with a 0.5" Kill Zone size.... That will keep your POI with 1/4" of the POA over the ranges shown....

Bob
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: Bullit on October 30, 2013, 02:05:23 PM
X2...   Use ChairgunPro, for the best flexibility.  Use the pellet's Arc, and 2 zero points, to your advantage.
I have a similar powered rifle zeroed at 18 yards.  That gives you quick "crosshairs on"  from 16 - 38 yards.  You'll also get a good idea of pellet drop, out past these ranges.   A very neat program...that's FREE!
Handy for hunting and a 1/2" killzone is more accurate than "I" am offhand  ;)
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: Nightmar3 on October 30, 2013, 10:25:24 PM
I put it a 20 yeards thanks for all the help
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: OleTomCat on October 31, 2013, 05:09:48 AM
Since you max shooting distance is ~ 100 feet, 33 yards, I would go a little closer to allow you to have a longer zero area or kill zone, this will allow you to put targets at different distances and Not have to adjust.  So lets say you setup for 15~18yd zero, that should give you nearly no hold under and very little hold over out to your 33 yard max range...
Title: Re: whats the best distance to zero in my scope at
Post by: Nightmar3 on October 31, 2013, 09:41:30 AM
Thanks I'll give that a try