Quick Tip: How to Zero a Rifle

This video demonstrates a three-shot rifle zeroing technique designed to conserve ammunition, especially given the high cost of modern rounds. It compares using a laser bore sight with a visual bore sighting method, emphasizing the importance of initial alignment at a closer range before proceeding to the 100-yard target. The instructor highlights how to make gross and fine adjustments to scope turrets based on shot placement, ultimately achieving a zero with minimal shots.

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.

This guide demonstrates how to bore sight a rifle using the Tactical Elite Sight 2.0. It covers the essential steps from ensuring firearm safety to aligning the optic with the projected laser at a set distance. The process is designed to save time and ammunition at the range by providing a close initial zero.

This guide details Ryan Cleckner's practical, real-time rifle zeroing technique, emphasizing efficiency and accuracy for long-range shooting. Cleckner, a former Army Ranger sniper and author, demonstrates how to start at 25 yards, utilize bore sighting, and leverage scope reticles for precise adjustments. The method prioritizes shooting groups at 100 yards for statistical reliability and offers a systematic approach to achieving a precise zero.

This expert guide from NRA America's Rifle Challenge, featuring Kyle Lamb, details how to zero an AR-15 rifle for various shooting scenarios. It covers initial zeroing at 100 yards, understanding height over bore, and advanced dialing techniques for longer ranges using specific ammunition and scope adjustments. The instruction emphasizes practical application for competition divisions.

Chris from Regular Guy Training explains his handgun zeroing process, emphasizing starting at 3 yards to establish height over bore and windage before moving to the final zero distance (typically 25 yards). He details how to measure and adjust sights, and the importance of understanding personal shooting tendencies for consistent accuracy.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.