How to quickly zero a rifle

This guide details a practical technique for zeroing an AR-15 rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Glover, founder of FieldCraft Survival. It emphasizes manual bore sighting as a crucial first step to ensure the optic is roughly aligned with the barrel before live fire, saving time and ammunition on the range. The process involves disassembling the upper receiver, aligning the bore with the target, reassembling the rifle, and then proceeding to the range for final zeroing.

Quick Summary

Learn to quickly zero an AR-15 rifle with expert instruction from Mike Glover of FieldCraft Survival. The process begins with manual bore sighting by aligning the barrel with the target, followed by reassembly and live fire zeroing on the range to save time and ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Manual Bore Sighting
  2. 00:10Efficiency in Zeroing
  3. 00:20Rifle Reassembly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first step to quickly zero an AR-15 rifle?

The first step is manual bore sighting. This involves looking through the barrel of the disassembled upper receiver to align it with the target bullseye, ensuring the rifle is roughly aligned with the optic before firing.

Why is manual bore sighting important for zeroing a rifle?

Manual bore sighting is crucial because it gets the shooter 'on paper' at 25 yards with the first few rounds. This saves ammunition and time by preventing shots that miss the target entirely, a common issue when mounting new optics.

What rifle caliber and accessories are shown in the video?

The video features an AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington, equipped with a red dot sight, magnifier, weapon-mounted light, and tactical sling.

Who demonstrates the rifle zeroing technique?

The rifle zeroing technique is demonstrated by Mike Glover, founder of FieldCraft Survival, who is presented as an expert with former Special Forces (Green Beret) experience.

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