sight in

sight in

To adjust the sights of some projectile weapon, especially a firearm, in order to achieve an accurate shot. The verb can be used transitively or intransitively. These scopes have a wide range of adjustment options, so sighting them in is extremely easy and precise. Remember to sight in before you start hunting with the new rifle.
See also: sight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cross over
  • face off
  • face-off
  • answer to
  • bag it
  • bag someone
  • bagged
  • bagging
  • break out
  • biff