How to Sight a Rifle?

Published on January 14, 2026
Duration: 1:30

This guide, presented by a Gun For Hire Range Safety Officer, details the process of zeroing a rifle's optic. It emphasizes establishing a solid three-round group, understanding windage and elevation adjustments on a Holosun sight, and making incremental corrections to achieve a precise point of impact. The instruction highlights the importance of dry fire practice and careful, methodical adjustments for accurate results.

Quick Summary

Learn to sight a rifle effectively by first establishing a stable shooting position and practicing dry fire. Fire a three-round group to identify your firearm's point of impact, then make small, incremental adjustments to your optic's windage and elevation turrets until your group is centered on the target.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:12Establishing a Group
  3. 00:34Adjusting the Optic
  4. 00:53Iterative Refinement
  5. 01:14Final Zero

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first step in sighting a rifle?

The first step is to ensure you are comfortable with your shooting setup, using a block and chair for stability, and to perform dry fire practice before live rounds to understand the process.

How do you adjust a red dot sight if your group is low and right?

If your group is low and right, you need to adjust the elevation turret upwards and the windage turret to the left. Make small, incremental adjustments and fire a new group after each change.

Why is it important to shoot a three-round group when zeroing?

Shooting a three-round group is essential because it establishes a consistent point of impact for your firearm, allowing you to make accurate adjustments to your optic rather than reacting to a single shot's deviation.

What firearm and optic are featured in this rifle sighting guide?

The guide features a Freedom Ordnance FX-9 Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) in 9mm, equipped with a Holosun red dot sight, demonstrating practical optic zeroing techniques.

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