Originally Posted by
OldState
So zeroing a rifle from a stable platform is only done by homosexuals? Has this become apparent only since the repeal of "don't ask don't tell" or was it just confirmed?
I think some people here have an issue to the word "bench". I thought the debate here is zeroing from a stable platform or not. I personally prefer that when I zero I eliminated as many external forces on the gun as possible. If you have a consistent cheekweld I'm not sure I am following how you would have issues, especially with a quality non magnified optic or iron sights. I have heard of, but never experienced this phenomena.
What seems to be more probable is adjusting a zero to compensate for an issue related to shooting fundamentals.
I have an Aimpoint and have never noticed a POI change whether I zeroed from a stable platform or prone with the magazine on the ground. In my limited experience with carbines, the rounds still seem to go where I intended and I have been able to accurately call most that don't, regardless of my shooting position.
Also, I have never needed to fire more than 10 shots to zero. And that was when I first mounted the optic and 3 were to confirm.