Ensure the firearm is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction
Mount the scope securely on the rifle
Set the scope to a comfortable eye relief
Level the rifle in a stable rest
Level the scope reticle with the rifle
Bore sight the rifle if needed
Fire a group at a known distance
Measure the distance from the point of impact to the point of aim
Adjust elevation for vertical correction
Adjust windage for horizontal correction
Use the scope turrets according to their click values
Fire another group to confirm the adjustment
Repeat until the point of impact matches the point of aim
Verify the zero at the intended shooting distance