This is an instructional video on zeroing the AR15 with either a detachable carry handle, or a fixed carry handle USGI style rear sight. Included are basic marksmanship concepts that are included throughout the video. We start by zeroing the AR15 at 25 yards, and then by proceeding to 300 yards to finalize the zero. Shooting at the m4/m16 zeroing target which is available freely online will help give you the tools you need to get reduced range practice in. The simulated 300 meter silhouette scaled down for 25 yards is a good indicator of your performance when you take the gun out to 300 yards. Follow the concepts included, be sure to dryfire, and focus on that front sight!
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Great video.Looked like a beautiful day out for shooting.That range looks great with the trees around it,and the shade cover.To much ego's with some of these videos,yours was simple and right to the point..no bs,thanks.I have an AR-15 ,and would like to be able to reach 300 yards with it.
Great video but slow down dude! LOL
Do not click over to the z for a carbine. The z is for 20 inch barrels. Zero at 6/3 for carbines/16inch ars
I thought the "Z" setting on the rear sight was for 20" barrels like the M16A4. For 16", I had always assume to leave it flushed at the bottom at 6/3
Twist rate?
27.77/78 yard zero
36 yard zero
Some one needs to do a vid explaining exactly why..
The relation ship between distance between the sights front and rear and the click value adjustments and how it matters ..
At 25 yards to 100 yardetc etc…
I mean the formula for distance est or one of them is
27.78 x size in inches divided by mil dots…
To me that tells there is a reason for using the 25 meter or 27.78 yds zero
There has to be a physics or balistical reason…..
And the 36 yard zero has to do with different sights and ammo and barrels….
As far as it not mattering,,???????
Aint sure on that one…
I enjoyed the vid thanks
I too used my mag as a monopod once.
The Gunny's size ten into my ribcage convinced me that that was a bad idea.
The slip sling looks like a good idea, but as I am old school I just do the old wrap and peel style.
Other than that, good info.
So if i fire from 300 yards i have to bring down the front sight post so the point of impact would come up am i correct or do i bring it up??
So if I zero my mid length ar 15 at 25 yards I will be on target with no holdover out to 300 yards?
Exactly how I do my AK; zero at 25 yards; check at 250, and other assorted distances…
Appreciate you taking the time on this. Leaving behind Army v. USMC methods, one thing you pointed out was worth noting. Regardless of group size, at 300 yds it was clear your windage adjustment was fine. Very smart to point out for newer shooters NOT to go chasing the wind if it kicks up, as it often will later in a day. Trust your zero; verify if you want later but don't "chase" the wind when doing basic zeroing. Nice job.
All solid advice for someone who never heard it (ie never been through a military basic marksmanship course) the sling was slightly bizarre, I’d just make a wrap around my forearm and elbow to hold tension and it did the same .great refresher any way for using the a2 clone I’m getting together. Good video
What kind of quad rail did you use? I have a Colt AR15A2 from the 80s was thinking about putting one on but it has the triangular front part
Very clean and cut explanation. This is what I wanted. Thank you!
Thank you. Solid advice. Appreciate it
Good video very helpful tips thx
Great vid n info. Thanks for your time.
I've really enjoyed reading your blog – great to see that you have a YouTube channel as well! Subscribed!
Despite all that sling nonsense you still just shot a pizza box in the Marine Corps. Minimum qualification
http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/m16a2-25m-zero.pdf
sorry but all groups huge , keep magazine clear, off ground , use sand bag ,for zero , sling ok , should have group touching at 25 yards , i can even manage that at 300 metre's with std military ammo
ex Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment Shooter
Good video. Thanks for the tips. However I sight a rifle in on a stable rifle rest and take my personal error out of the sight in. The most accurate way is on a stable rifle rest regardless of the rifle. Thanks again.
Great video!
I have an A2 as well, but everything is standard A2. where can I get that railed handguard?
As a weapons instructor I noticed that you are resting your mag on the ground. Earlier (25 yrds) you mentioned that you were resting on a soft rest….. that is the key and that mag is preventing you from shooting tight groups on the 300 yrd target. With the knowledge that you are passing on to others (A+ knowledge, USMC style) you will go a lot further by doing just what your saying. You did change from the 25 (soft rest) to the 300 (cuff sling), causing your original zero to be off, the mag resting caused even more havoc on your group. 25 yrds for 300 and 32 yrds for 200, zeros receptively. I have to say, this is the most accurate open sight battle rifle instruction I have seen on YouTube to date. Only mag rest when absolutely necessary (rapid acquisition, 200yrds and less) and when a pinpoint hit is not required…….. With good consistent practices you will get to 1 MOA across the course one day.
Best iron sight video on YouTube
You mean 25 meters?
Good job👍🏻
Nice vid!
which aperture did u use on 300 yards
nice video
I NEED ADVICE I purchased M4 5 weeks ago and purchased a carrying handle. I sighted in, paper target, at 25 yds with small peepsight and all ok I place 5 32oz water bottles at 66 yds and all 5 shots hit. THEN I placed paper targets at 50 yds and over the last several weeks my 5 shot group on different paper targets were 2" low and 2" right. Local instructor advised carring handle at fault. I went shooting at range again today with a friend and shot 5 bottles at 66 yds and paper targets at 50 yards with same results. If handle is at fault how can I punch 32oz bottles at 66 yards and be off at 50 yds using paper targets. I would appreciate any comment or assistance. Thanks Juke
Nice hat! You work at Trop?
Good video. I do have a question. I have a AR that I had a Bushnell 4-18
scope. The scope was bore sighted to the rifle. I have not been to the
range yet. My question is, do I set my dials to zero before I shot or
after? Thanks
good job! pleasure to watch
I tried zeroing my ar 15 in at 25 yards I have a detachable carry handle. my problem is that the front sight is up so high the front sight wiggles when I touch it and if I were to bring it up any higher it will come out. what do I do? is this a problem with the carry handle? my upper reciever wasnt a cheap piece of junk either. any help would be greatly appreciated.
I great video but isn't the point of the sling to stabilize the rifle?
but you have the mag as a bipod touching the ground
Great video
Absolutely perfect video. It's refreshing after watching some of the garbage out there. I subscribed.
So much is right with this video.
FORS
Front Opposite Rear Same.
Remember that when sighting in and it may save you some ammo and frustration.
Good stuff man. It looks like you were on with 3 clicks up.
Great video! However am I the only one that's in awe of this rifle range? It looks like a great place to go shoot! Where is this range?? Thanks.
Dotting the ( i ) with front sight post held in the center of the bull and bullet impacts in the center of the target is referred to as a "Center hold". A 6 o'clock hold is a Bullseye technique in which the top of the front sight post is held at 6 o'clock, the BOTTOM of the black bullseye target, and the firearm is sighted in so the bullets impact the CENTER, or X ring of the target. This 6 o'clock hold allows for a much better ( Iron ) sight picture with the white of the target contrasting with the black of the front sight. The center hold has a black front sight in the middle of a black bull and makes for a much lesss precise and difficult to see black on black sight picture.