Sighting in a rifle?

[AP36]

I know this may seem like a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. I bought a new rifle and the place I have to sight it in at this time is on top of a hill. So will sighting in a rifle down hill be the same as sighting in on flat ground? When I'm able to make it to the lease I will be able to get it on flat ground.
Thanks,
AP

[sideways]

How big is the hill?


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[softpoint]

It would have to be pretty steep to make a significant difference.

[AP36]

I would say a 5 ft drop at a 100yds and 8-10 ft drop at 200..

[meltingfeather]

I would say a 5 ft drop at a 100yds and 8-10 ft drop at 200..

no difference

[AP36]

Thank you

[S-3 Ranch]

Shoot @ 25 yards hole through a hole and it will be about 2 inch high @ 100 , then micro adjustments to finish on flat ground

[meltingfeather]

I would say a 5 ft drop at a 100yds and 8-10 ft drop at 200..

Or put another way-- aim as if your target were 99.9 yards instead of 100.

[AP36]

Sounds good to me.

[texan16]

Don't think it will make any difference.

[JD Skye]

Should be close

[SaintBlaise]

I think you need to approach this with more precision. If you are off an inch at x yards then your off multiple inches at xx yards. Do you want to take that chance when you have a trophy in your sights? I'd sight it in so I would have the confidence with my shot.

[TX CHICKEN]

It will not matter with that minimal of an angle but if you want to understand more here is an article explaining it in detail.

https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editorial/hitting-a-high-or-low-angle-shot/83768

[AP36]

Thanks for the article. Some interesting info.

[TX03RUBI]

Nope. Get after it.