Procedure to sight in a rifle or pattern a shotgun:

1. Before hunting, your rifle must be sighted-in. This means that the rifle sights must be adjusted so that the bullet will hit a target at a specific range. This is the first step to becoming a responsible shooter and hunter.

2. Set up a target with a safe backstop at 25 meters and fire at least three test shots. Be sure to use the same type of ammunition you will use when hunting.

3. Check the target. If the group of hits is not at your point of aim, adjust the rear sight in the same direction you wish to move your hits. If the shots are not grouped together, it could be due to your technique or some other mechanical factor. Get someone to help you with your technique.

4. After your rifle is sighted-in, practice shooting under various light and weather conditions, and at various distances.