Firing my Axis 270 today

[thermaler]

I just found a Leupold Vx 1 rifleman for cheap and decided to replace my basic prostaff 3x 9 with it atop my modified axis 270. i couldn't wait to get out to the a proper range to zero--so I just winged it at a local roadside dump--I did a basic bore sighting to start and the zero target distance was a bit over 50 yds--probably closer to 60. I found a small box and put a piece of cement inside it to hold it steady upright, and it took about 8 shots to "get on paper" but was hampered by the fact the box was smaller than a conventional zeroing target so it was hard to figure where the shots were actually going. The rifleman also has a bit of an odd MOA windage/elevation dial system unlike any other scope I've ever used. Fired Rem core lokt 130 and when I scored at POA it was hard to tell--the bullet went through and completely demolished the cement block while blowing the box to pieces. No doubts about taking a deer with this sucker! : )

[thomae]

Glad to know she shoots well.
Please be careful shooting at close ranges at dumps. Ricochets can and do happen and none of us wish to read about you getting injured.
Don't forget to post photos of your deer when you get it.

[thermaler]

Glad to know she shoots well.
Please be careful shooting at close ranges at dumps. Ricochets can and do happen and none of us wish to read about you getting injured.
Don't forget to post photos of your deer when you get it.

Absolutely true--I should have added I was firing into a dirt berm as a backstop and the only obstructions were used targets others had left.