Here at Tactical Rifleman, we wanted a YouTube Channel where operators and civilians could go to get information on how to “Shoot, Move, and Communicate.” So, this week, we are going back to our core basics and we are going to talk about how to zero Iron Sights on a typical rifle; AK, AR, FAL, it really doesn’t matter, as the principles remain the same. I thought everyone knew how to zero Iron Sights, but we have had multiple viewers ask for help; so here we are… ask and you shall receive.
Whenever you are zeroing your sight, irons or optics, always try to ensure you have a stable firing position. That includes proper body position, sight alignment, and a good natural point of aim. Once you have properly mounted your Iron Sights, whether they are built on or “Back Up,”, they should be fairly close right out of the box (on paper at 25 meters).
Whether you zero at 25, 50, or 100 meters; I don’t care. There are pros and cons of each, and we actually cover them in a different video (25 vs 50 meter Zeros). For this video we used 50 meters.
Use a good zero target. You can download them for free all over the internet or design your own. Just make sure they print to scale. I like to use bright orange pasties, but for this video we used the standard military zero target. No matter what target you use, ensure it has a small highly-visible center. This will give you a small point of aim.
We like to zero with 3-5 round groups. I actually prefer 5 round groups, as I’ll cover in a later video, but that would have added 5 more seconds to an already long YouTube video. Seriously… that’s what I get told by the film crew.
What kills people, when shooting Iron Sights, is that they don’t focus on sight alignment. Those sight have got to be perfectly lined up. For easy math, let’s say your rifle sights are 2 feet apart. If your sights are not lined up, say a quarter of an inch out of alignment; that doubles every 2 feet. Quarter becomes a half, a half becomes an inch and then then thing you know, you are missing by 6 inches at 100 meters.
Adjustments (clicks) will depend on the distance that you are shooting at, and the type sights you are using. If you are not sure; look it up in the manual that came with the sights, or Google it on the web. Still can’t find it?… Make bold corrections of 10 clicks, and then measure how far 10 clicks moved you… divide by 10, and you now have the value of each click.
Make your adjustments and repeat. Again, fire another group, mark target, and adjust the Iron Sights as needed. Too Easy.
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On the 11B side, we do a 50/200 zero. It will give you a shorter composite vertical shot string. A 25/300 actually gives you the longest (tallest) vertical string.
Thank You!
Keith is very well behaved
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ha Karl didnt think we would notice the penis shot grouo
How often do you need to zero your sights?
Got enough flags lol
I’m going to the range soon to zero my new ARs irons, and I’m doing a 36/300 battlesight zero. I can’t find anything online about how many clicks will move my bullet an inch at 36 yards and I don’t know any mathematical calculations to figure it out myself. Any help would be appreciated
Long process every gun different reading calculation
Is Troy Industries the best rear iron site ????
Does making these zeroes ever get dicey when you switch over to calibers like 7.62×51? Or 300 blackout? I know that, while 5.56 may not have as much stopping power as bigger calibers, it’s also a fair deal more consistently precise and accurate in some cases. Does translating this method of zero over to these other calibers ever offer unique challenges, like more sporadic shot groups (even when the shooter’s technique is perfect?)
Hello, I am as green as goose droppings in the realm of fire arms. What would be your advice and recommendations to keep myself safe and from becoming a loot drop? Thank you in advance.
Very helpful love these iron sites picked this one up from a former Ranger it’s doing well thanks a mil have blessed day
Was in the Special Forces and trained as a sniper? LOL. He cheated! That's not fair. Why not have a newbie do it?
Now if i can only find a place to practice 🙄. Where the neighbors wont calll the fuzz. 😂 screw you Tina!!
So how is he gonna shoot without resting it on something..
Prone supported with your hands only
Norm Macdonald?
I like target shooting!
Straight to the point
Nice!
Why does he say 50 meter zero then he says 200 meter target for your zero’d range?
Front sight hack: Left to Lower, Right to Raise (point of impact).
Rear sight: Turning Right moves (point of impact) right and left moves it left. Simple.
At 25y, 8 clicks moves shot 1 inch (based on 1/2 MOA increments). No need to rely on printed lines on the paper.
At the end of the day, REMEMBER to print 1.5" LOW @25y for a 100y zero. DO NOT zero a 5.56 at 25y. That is nutbar!
Very well done brother!
Inventor of the m4a1?😅
So when you raise the front sight it will shoot low and when you lower the front sight it will shoot higher? Is that correct thanks
5 star video instruction
What a great video. No bullshit, totally refreshes what I learned as an 0311 before I go back to the range after a long while away.
This really helped! I haven't shot a rifle since the Army (got out in 2016) so, im pretty rusty. I got a new AR and need to group and zero! Thank you for the info!
I have magpul flip up sights.
Will that work for a Magpul rear flip up sight and a2 iron front sight
sharpie pp on the target
Keith stays so still doesn't even look like he is breathing
Curious and a learning opportunity for me here –
Target at 25 yards produces an accurate shot up to 300 meters but a target at 50 yards produces an accurate shot at 200 meters?
Hooah! Just got a PSA AR 15, I was pretty sure it was 25 meters for 300 Hooah! I went in after 911 then to Baghdad Iraq then Stop Loss! At Fort Knox Kentucky the DS told us we’ll eat, sleep and shit off that Abrams. That was a lie 😂 we’d an Infantry BN with us that was stationed in Friedburg Germany 1/37 Bandits 1AD but we’d no infantry training but got on the job training while in Bagdad. About 4 months later we’d a few Tankers that got hurt and killed so I got in Alpha Co 1Plt during the Stop Loss we went to Karabala Iraq where by that time I was being train as a E4 Gunner on the Plt Leaders Tank! Then after our 15 Month Deployment we took Block Leave in the rear. About 6 months later we was off again but this time to Ramdi Iraq. Where 3rd and 5th Plt US Navy Seals was there and Chris Kyle. US Navy Seal Sniper. That man had an eye I tell you what Hooah. I’d enough and got out. Now my Heath has paid a price. Just had Cataract Surgery on the 19th, now need my Right Eye done it’s my Shooting Eye. With everything that’s going on I doubt I get it. So many shortages in medical, medication, food you name it! All over this NWO and in 2020 Biden signed our freedom away with Executive Orders under our nose but everyone is worried about this W.H.O and our Freedom! Been telling people for over a year to fight but nothing now the UN is here! I’m thinking about over 3 million. Had a policeman at a police station to confirm there gear is being supplied there in the Blue States
Awesome video, very helpful