Category: Scopes

August is National Shooting Month. This means it’s a great time to get out on the shooting range. For those of you that are new to target shooting, you may be new to scopes, too. You’ve probably seen “MOA” thrown around when looking at different scopes. But what does MOA mean in regard to scopes? Knowing what this stands for and means can help you to shoot better on target.

What Does MOA Mean?

MOA stands for “Minute of Angle.” This is an angular measurement. A minute of angle is 1/60^th of a degree. This in turn stands for 1 inch every 100 yards. Knowing what this is and how it works helps you to adjust your calculations when aiming at a target. Sometimes it is difficult to perform the calculations in your head. An easy way to determine this is to divide the distance you are shooting (in yards) by 100. So, for example, if you are shooting 350 yards away, 350 divided by 100 is 3.5. This means 1 minute of angle at 350 yards is 3.5”.

Still Confused?

Are you still confused? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Let’s say you are trying to adjust 4 inches at 200 yards. You want to think in 2-inch increments. 2 inches fits into the 4-inch adjustment 2 times, which means you would need to adjust 2 MOA. When we say, “adjust by 2 MOA,” we mean adjusting your scope by 2 MOA in order to aim more accurately at a target.

Know Your Scope Adjustments

What does MOA mean in regard to scopes? Every scope is different. This means they may adjust in different increments, too. What we mean by this, is that every adjustment on a particular scope could be ¼ minute of angle per click, ½ minute of angle per click, and so on. Knowing how to think in minute of angle and not “clicks” helps you to get an accurate aim much faster. For example, if your scope adjusts ½ minute of angle per click and you know you need to adjust up 2 MOA, you will need to adjust your scope 4 clicks.

MOA can be a confusing concept. The more you learn about it, the better you’ll understand. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there at some point! For more information, visit the NSSF website!

If you have bought our KRAD night vision digital scope or are considering buying it, this guide will be helpful for you! Each package comes with a one-shot sight-in target to easily zero in your scope. So, you will be out in action in no time after following these simple steps. Here’s how to use your KRAD scope one-shot sight-in target.

What Does “Zeroing” Mean?

First, you want to fine-tune a scope to ensure that bullets will hit the aiming point at a certain distance. This is called “zeroing” the scope. The KRAD night vision scope comes with a zeroing target for this purpose. So, when you make adjustments during these procedures, the image on the viewscreen shifts relative to the reticle. It is important to note that the reticle remains at the center of the viewscreen. Correspondingly, this affects bullet placement.

Zeroing Target

X and Y coordinates are labeled on the zeroing target. To use it, aim the scope’s reticle on the center of the target and fire a round. The bullet is likely to be off target. Inputting the X and Y coordinates of the impact point will help you to correct the bullet placement.

Steps to Follow

1. First, put your zeroing target at a range of 50 yards.
2. Next, using the smartphone app, access the Control Panel and scroll down to the “Zeroing” section.
3. Then, set units to “British System”.
4. Next, set “Zero Range” to 50 yards.
5. After this, set “Cursor X” and “Cursor Y” to (0,0).
6. Next, save setting by tapping “Zeroing Setup” and entering the password 87654321.
7. Then, aim at the center of the target and fire one round.
8. After this, record the X and Y coordinates at the impact point.
9. Using the smartphone app, change the “Cursor X” and “Cursor Y” inputs to match the impact point. (Example: Cursor X -40, Cursor Y 140).
10. Next, you want to fire another round to confirm the scope is zeroed in.
11. Lastly, if additional adjustment is required, adjust the x and y coordinates by small increments to zero the scope.

If you have any questions on this process, don’t hesitate to give us a call! Sighting in your scope is extremely important to using it correctly and accurately.

Planning a coyote hunting trip with some buddies? If you’ve never gone on a coyote hunt or need some brushing up on some tips, then settle back and relax. We’ve got you covered with some night hunt tips for your coyote outing. However, before we jump in, just remember to check your state’s laws to see if you can hunt coyotes at night. Even if you can’t, these tips can help you out.

Learn Where to Look

Knowing where to look can make-or-break your hunt—especially out on a night hunt. Finding coyotes can be hard at times because they spend a lot of time on the move after denning season. Keeping tabs on their habits and learning where to look can help you this fall season. Finding signs such as tracks or droppings can be a good start. Droppings can act as a type of marker. You can typically find these in places such as roads, creeks, and any other type of natural boundaries.

Study Coyote’s Behaviors

Coyotes have different behaviors at different times of the year. Being able to understand how coyotes typically behave at certain parts of the year is a huge step in the right direction. Coyotes spend most of the year (from late summer through November) trying to find food. This would be the best time of year to go on a night hunt. We think the most popular optic to use is a scope when trying to hunt coyotes.

Try Different Calls

Coyotes are smart, which means they can pick up on calls that are used often. This means if you try using a call in a good location and get no response, it could be that they’ve already learned from a past experience. Be sure to use calls that work in the area you are hunting. Trying a certain animal call in an area that never has that type of animal won’t do you much good. On a night hunt when everything is extra quiet, you’ve got to get your calls right. Turkey calls, small dog yips, or rodent calls is a good starting point.

For more information on coyote hunting tips and tricks, check out this website!