Former Green Beret Scott Satterlee's Rifle Zeroing Process

Published on October 30, 2019
Duration: 8:49

Former Green Beret Scott Satterlee outlines his method for zeroing a rifle, emphasizing the elimination of the cold bore shot by performing consistency drills. He advocates for adjusting the scope to the bullet hole, resetting turrets to zero, and then taking subsequent shots at new points of aim to ensure shooter consistency. Satterlee also touches on the importance of a slight left bias in zero for mitigating gyroscopic drift at longer distances.

Quick Summary

Former Green Beret Scott Satterlee's rifle zeroing method focuses on eliminating the cold bore shot by performing consistency drills. After initial adjustments to match the bullet hole, he resets turrets to zero and takes subsequent shots at new aim points. He also recommends a slight left bias in zero to counter gyroscopic drift at longer ranges.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction to Rifle Zeroing
  2. 00:34Satterlee's Unique Zeroing Approach
  3. 00:46First Shot and Initial Adjustment
  4. 01:50Measuring and Adjusting Scope Turrets
  5. 02:33Confirming the Initial Zero
  6. 03:51Resetting Turrets to Zero
  7. 04:03Consistency Drill for Zeroing
  8. 05:03Confirmation Shot After Reset
  9. 05:23Eliminating Cold Bore Effect
  10. 06:31Bias for Gyroscopic Drift
  11. 07:02Reviewing Target Impacts
  12. 07:35Final Zero Confirmation
  13. 08:04Summary of Zeroing Process

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scott Satterlee's primary goal when zeroing a rifle?

Scott Satterlee's primary goal when zeroing a rifle is to eliminate the cold bore shot or cold shooter shot. He achieves this by performing consistency drills, where he gets off the rifle between shots to ensure each shot is taken from a fresh position, thus reproducing the conditions of the first shot of the day.

How does Scott Satterlee adjust his scope during the zeroing process?

Satterlee first sends a shot to establish an impact point, then adjusts his scope turrets to align with that bullet hole. He uses tools like a reticle ruler to measure adjustments in mils, for example, coming up two mils and then adjusting point-six mils right to match the impact.

Why does Scott Satterlee reset his scope turrets to zero after initial adjustments?

After making adjustments to match the bullet hole, Satterlee resets his scope turrets to read 'zero' (0/0). This allows him to easily track any future adjustments he makes, providing a clear reference point and ensuring he can return to his established zero with confidence.

What is the significance of a slight left bias in rifle zeroing according to Scott Satterlee?

Satterlee suggests a slight bias to the left of the crosshairs in your zero. This is to mitigate gyroscopic drift, which occurs at longer ranges. If your zero is slightly left, it can help compensate for this drift, leading to more accurate shots at extended distances.

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