Which Zero Should You Use For Your AR-15?

I use 50/200m zero. Flatter than 25/300. My main gun is a 10.5" with a RDO (Mk 18 analog). Essentially an 100m and in self defense gun. 50m zero is ideal for this setup.

36 yd zero is the best battle sight zero!

300 black out 100 yard 0 and 5.56 50 yard 0 all day

This only works if you’re using a standard ar with a standard optic height, barrel length, and ammo. If you change any of those things the math changes

Also, keep in mind that everybody does not have what you have!

best zero for 6.5 grendel?

Zero for your application.

just for clarity you should change title as AR-15 isnt a M4/M16, I have 5 AR15 in 5 different calibers 5.56, 300BO, 7.62×39, 6.5 grendel and 450 BM and 50 yards works for 3ish as 300bo prefer 36 subsonic, 6.5 is 100 and 450 BM is 200yds

50 yds with my EOtech and 100yds for PA LVPO. As long as you know your holdovers it all works out

Jason, you da man

I now use 36 rds. In a pinch, l dial in 2ich low at 25 yards.

For more info Delta34 might have the best 2-part video on the best zero taking EVERYTHING into consideration including height over bore, mount height ammo weight and the best explanation period.

What about ACOG’s or optics with a BDC… 100 meter/yard zero is usually the recommended by the mfg.

Was trained and used 25m zero after the army for 20yrs now. However after getting into LEO and using a Patrol Rifle, It has been a shift in my thinking of a Patrol Rifle vs Combat Rifle. I now use a 50m zero 100m shots are only 2cm high and 200-300m are dropping off well within the belt line of a torso.

For me, 50 for dots/holos, and 100 for LPVOs.

36 is the best general purpose/ battle zero. You basically don't have to use any kind of holds from 25-300 yards and your impact will always be within about a 3- 6 moa group. If you want precision then that's when the holds and longer zeros come into play.

What is Jason’s background?

I like all of the future video ideas

Obviously nobody has watched delta 34. Your zero is actually going to be based on your HEIGHT OVER BORE.

Fantastic, thanks so much😊

What about .308 caliber with 13 inch barrel zeroat 50 yard ? With 147grain bullets .i am talking about veper malot ak13 inch barrel. Seniors plz guide

How the enemy often fights dictates gear. Not the mission. You jave to adapt

I use 75 yard zero for my ar

For general use, I'm in the 50 yard zero camp. I do use other zeroes for other specific uses, but for just general purpose, I like to zero to 50.

EDIT: I forgot to note that that is for iron sights. I rarely use optics, as I used to have to qualify with iron sights when I was in the Marines (late 80's to early 90's). For most open field uses, I would zero at 100, then adjust windage/elevation as needed. It's math, but it's easier when you can manually adjust your elevation. For optics, I do the same for 'open field' use but return the zero to 50 for other uses with or without optics. Of course, it should be noted that the M16 A2 which was used at the time had a 20 inch barrel.

Now do the same a video for AK platforms!!!!!!!!!

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50/200 zero for an "urban" or "home defense" rifle. End of discussion.

Height over bore makes a big difference. There are some very good videos on YouTube that talk about the different crossover points at different barrel lengths and height over bore. I've personally landed on irons at 25yd. Lower 1/3 red dot at 50yds. 1.93-2.25" high red dot at 100yd. Magnified optics depends on the optic.

36 yard club

50-200 is probably the most common for law enforcement or self defense of close quarters battle , because your common engagement distance in any fire fight is usually 100meters for a soldier, but for Leo you talking about 10-100 meters.

36yd zero is what I know. But also 25meter zero is good. Any zero works as long as you know your hold overs .

A regular civilian wont find themselves in a situation where they'll need to shoot more than 10 to 25 yards. Remember, training is to evacuate if possible and dont engage til the end. Either way, most won't hit with dot and / or scope. Either way, because of the lack of training.

50/200 (250ish actually) for 5.56/.223 if i have to engage something beyond 225-250 yds, I'm using my .308

This fad of red dot on top of scopes is tacky, bro. Pick 1 or the other, lol. 😅

It’s not 50 yards / 200 yard zero it’s 50 yards / 200 meters. Look up Santos 50 yard zero that’s almost a 19 yard difference. 200 meters = 218.723 yards. It always bugs me people say 50/200yds when it isn’t.

14.5 inch- 36 with 77gr

What would you recommend on a 308 on a 20' barrel
current got it zeroed at 100 gonna use it for deer season

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Also can you choose one. Years or meters lol

That’s great but you didn’t say what height optic you’re using.

50 yards at offset.