Sighting in a red dot on a handgun - TENICOR

Published on August 24, 2020
Duration: 4:46

This guide details the process of sighting in a red dot optic on a handgun. It emphasizes using iron sights for an initial rough zero, followed by precise adjustments at 10 and 25 yards. The instructor highlights the importance of understanding MOA for accurate click adjustments to achieve a consistent point of impact.

Quick Summary

To sight in a handgun red dot, first align it with your iron sights. Then, at 10 yards, make rough adjustments. Move to 25 yards, fire a group, and use the MOA specification of your optic to calculate precise clicks for windage and elevation to match your point of aim.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Iron Sight Alignment
  2. 00:08Adjusting Red Dot Windage and Elevation
  3. 00:29Rough Zero at 10 Yards
  4. 01:07Moving to 25 Yards for Refined Zero
  5. 01:40Assessing Group Size at 25 Yards
  6. 02:10Calculating MOA Adjustments
  7. 02:43Applying Windage and Elevation Clicks
  8. 03:45Verifying Final Zero
  9. 04:11Importance of Documenting Sight-In Process

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start sighting in a red dot optic on my handgun?

Begin by ensuring your handgun's iron sights are roughly aligned. You can then use these iron sights as a visual guide to make initial windage and elevation adjustments on your red dot optic, aiming to have the dot sit directly on top of the front sight post.

What is the significance of MOA when adjusting a red dot sight?

MOA (Minute of Angle) is crucial for precise adjustments. At 25 yards, 1 MOA corresponds to about 0.25 inches. Knowing your optic's MOA value allows you to accurately calculate the number of clicks needed to move your point of impact to your desired point of aim.

What is a good process for zeroing a red dot at 25 yards?

After a rough zero at 10 yards, move to 25 yards and fire a group of five rounds. Analyze the center of this group and calculate the necessary MOA adjustments for both windage and elevation to bring your point of impact to the point of aim. Apply these adjustments via clicks on the optic.

Why is it important to document the sight-in process?

Documenting your sight-in process, including initial shots, adjustments made, and final zero, prevents 'chasing' the point of impact. This methodical approach ensures accuracy and allows you to focus on training rather than constantly re-zeroing your firearm.

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