Videos tagged with Zeroing

This content, featuring Retired Sgt. Maj. Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics, Inc., focuses on the practical application of the AR-15 platform within the NRA ARC Challenge. It emphasizes fundamental shooting skills such as zeroing, understanding mechanical offset, and utilizing holdovers, crucial for both new and experienced shooters. The discussion highlights how the AR platform's modularity and the ARC Challenge's structure encourage skill development and informed gear choices for all levels of firearm owners.

This review covers the Olight SE RMSc footprint pistol optic, highlighting its green dot reticle options (2 MOA dot, 32 MOA ring, or both) and features like auto on/off, waterproof/shockproof/fogproof construction, and a built-in rear sight. The presenter found the green dot particularly crisp for his astigmatism and noted its excellent daytime brightness. The optic performed well on a Shield Plus, offering a good co-witness with factory iron sights and demonstrating accuracy during range testing.

This video from GBRS Group outlines a basic marksmanship course focusing on foundational skills. It emphasizes the importance of a proper firearm zero and progresses through various shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone) and target types. The instruction highlights buddy shooting techniques, utilizing barricades, and logically stacking drills to build a solid marksmanship foundation. The expert-level instruction from GBRS Group provides clear guidance for developing shooting proficiency.

This guide, presented by an expert from GBRS Group, details the necessity of reconfirming optic zero after removal and reattachment, even with Quick Detach (QD) mounts. It emphasizes that while QD mounts offer convenience, they do not guarantee zero retention. The expert advises against unnecessary optic removal and provides a practical, time-efficient method for zero confirmation at the range.

This guide details how to perform an initial zero on a red dot optic using a laser bore sight. It covers the setup of the bore sight tool and the alignment process with the firearm's barrel and the optic's reticle. This method saves time and ammunition at the range by providing a close-to-zero starting point.

This guide, from an experienced instructor at TREX ARMORY, details optimal ACOG optic placement for supported shooting positions like prone and barricades. It emphasizes achieving a comfortable eye relief and proper firearm grip to enhance stability and accuracy. The video also touches on zeroing the optic at 100 yards for BDC reticle effectiveness.

This guide details how to zero a pistol red dot sight, drawing on the expertise of the Honest Outlaw. It emphasizes establishing a practical zeroing distance, typically 10-25 yards, with a personal preference for 15 yards. The video demonstrates the effectiveness of this zero across various ranges, from close engagements to 85 yards, by successfully hitting steel targets. It also touches on the minimal bore offset for handguns compared to rifles and practical considerations like using steel targets in windy conditions.

This guide details a practical zeroing and grouping session for an H&K MP5 build, as demonstrated by an experienced shooter from Trench Grenade. It covers firing initial groups, making precise optic adjustments using a 9mm bullet tip for elevation and windage, and confirming zero with rapid fire. The session emphasizes achieving consistent accuracy on a steel target.

This guide outlines a range day for the Kimber 2K11 Pro Comp, focusing on zeroing optics and practicing fundamental shooting techniques. It includes steps for safe firearm handling, accurate target engagement at various distances, and efficient drills like controlled pairs and rapid fire. The instruction emphasizes practical application for intermediate shooters looking to maximize their performance with this 2011 platform.

This guide details the process of zeroing an optic for both supersonic and subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition, as demonstrated by Palmetto State Armory. It highlights the significant difference in point of impact (around 5 inches at 50 yards) between the two ammunition types and emphasizes the critical importance of re-zeroing your optic when switching between them for accurate shooting. The instruction stresses responsible and safe firearm handling.

This guide details the installation and zeroing process for the APEX Optics Vapor 1-4 Prism Sight, drawing from expert insights provided by Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical. It covers proper mounting, initial zeroing procedures, and confirmation at distance, emphasizing the optic's unique features like variable zoom and the FIRE reticle. The instructions are designed for intermediate users familiar with firearm handling and basic optic adjustments.

This guide details the initial firing and zeroing process for a custom 300 PRC rifle build, as demonstrated by Kit Badger. It covers suppressor installation, chronograph use for velocity data, precise scope adjustments, and long-range accuracy verification using ballistic apps. The expert instruction emphasizes methodical procedures and data logging for optimal performance and barrel life.