Congratulations on your new rifle!

Published on April 9, 2026
Duration: 5:31

This guide from Gunwerks provides essential steps for new rifle owners to zero their firearm and achieve accuracy. It emphasizes the importance of proper shooting support (bipod and rear bag), scope adjustments (diopter and parallax), and understanding MOA clicks for turret adjustments. The video also details how to use ballistic data and rangefinders for real-time environmental corrections, ensuring consistent performance at distance.

Quick Summary

When zeroing a new rifle, use proper shooting support like a bipod and rear bag. Adjust your scope's diopter for a clear reticle and set parallax to eliminate impact shifts. Shoot at least five rounds before adjusting, understanding that MOA clicks (1/4 inch at 100 yards) are used for precise adjustments. Smart rangefinders provide crucial environmental corrections for accurate shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Welcome & Unboxing
  2. 00:39Importance of Shooting Support
  3. 01:06Scope Adjustments: Diopter & Parallax
  4. 01:33Confirming Rifle Zero: Cold Barrel
  5. 01:50Understanding MOA Clicks
  6. 02:34Making Zero Adjustments
  7. 03:33Zero Confirmation & Turret Reset
  8. 03:41Ballistic Data & Rangefinders
  9. 04:12Environmental Corrections
  10. 04:38Ranging Target & Dialing Correction
  11. 05:14Final Accuracy Check & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential first steps when taking a new rifle to the range?

Before heading to the range, ensure you have your owner's manual, lens wipes, and any included accessories. At the range, prioritize proper shooting support like a bipod and rear bag. Adjust your scope's diopter for a clear reticle and set the parallax to eliminate impact shifts at distance.

How do MOA clicks on a rifle scope work for zeroing?

MOA (Minute of Angle) clicks on rifle scopes mean that at 100 yards, each click adjusts your point of impact by approximately a quarter of an inch. The bottom row on most turrets indicates these MOA values, which you'll use to make precise adjustments to your zero.

Why is it important to shoot multiple rounds before zeroing a new rifle?

When a rifle barrel is cold and clean, the first few shots may impact in a different location than subsequent shots. It's recommended to fire at least five rounds to allow the barrel to stabilize and the group to form before making any zero adjustments.

How do smart rangefinders help with accurate shooting?

Smart rangefinders and binoculars provide real-time ballistic corrections based on current environmental conditions like elevation and temperature. This is vital because scope turrets are calibrated to a baseline, and these devices offer precise adjustments needed for accurate shooting at various distances.

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