View Poll Results: What's your preferred zero?

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  • 25/300

    23 7.64%
  • 36/300

    3 1.00%
  • 50/200

    201 66.78%
  • 100

    68 22.59%
  • MPBR

    3 1.00%
  • Other

    3 1.00%
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Thread: What's your preferred zero these days?

  1. #41
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    For ARs with 14.5"-20" bbls:

    RDS, Compact ACOGs, BUIS, Irons-50/220
    ACOG TA33s or TA11s-100 meters
    3-9x and up-200 yards or whatever works best with the reticle

    Any 308 or similar military cartridge:

    200 yards for irons and optics

    If I had to pick a zero for a single 20" AR with only irons, I'd go with 36/300.
    'That whole effort was held together by sweat, shame, and a tiny bit of pride.' -- Son of Commander Paisley

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    Actually, even though this about AR's I have my AK zeroed at 50 also. I don't have it handy right now but I did the research some time ago that showed the 50yd zero was pretty decent for a 7.63x39.
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    Here is the zero method I learned this season. It has worked very well for our group and I’m a believer.

    https://www.heathensystems.com/singl...mal-trajectory


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    I'm a big fan of the 50/200 yard zero when using irons or red dot sights. I think it just makes it easier to simply point and shoot in most practical situations...

    Here's a good article discussing it... The Hard Hitting 50 Yard Zero
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    50/200 thanks to Travis Haley. In one of his older videos he broke down every common zero distance and POA/POI, it was quite informative and I believe it’s on YouTube, if anyone is so inclined.

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    Here is a suggestion. Don't jump from a 200 yard zero, to a 100 yard zero, to a 300 yard zero, back to a 200 yard zero and so on. Select the carbine and defensive ammunition you are comfortable with using and choose a zero based on your needs. Once you have selected your equipment and preferred zero, practice until you are burned in. Once you have burned in stick with what you selected and don't second guess yourself when you read a new article on carbine zero.
    Train 2 Win

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    Quote Originally Posted by T2C View Post
    Here is a suggestion. Don't jump from a 200 yard zero, to a 100 yard zero, to a 300 yard zero, back to a 200 yard zero and so on. Select the carbine and defensive ammunition you are comfortable with using and choose a zero based on your needs. Once you have selected your equipment and preferred zero, practice until you are burned in. Once you have burned in stick with what you selected and don't second guess yourself when you read a new article on carbine zero.
    Good point. I observed something I found interesting. In the sticky zero thread, the zeros for all the different barrel lengths 10.5-16, with all the different types of ammo from M193 to MK262, the POI’s were almost identical across the board. I think if you use any of the methods mentioned, you’ll be good to go. I think it comes down to what distance you’re able to push at your range. Also, confirming your zero at distance, if possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by T2C View Post
    Here is a suggestion. Don't jump from a 200 yard zero, to a 100 yard zero, to a 300 yard zero, back to a 200 yard zero and so on. Select the carbine and defensive ammunition you are comfortable with using and choose a zero based on your needs. Once you have selected your equipment and preferred zero, practice until you are burned in. Once you have burned in stick with what you selected and don't second guess yourself when you read a new article on carbine zero.
    SOOO True with nearly everything in the firearm community. "oh, a new pistol, gotta have it" / "oh, a new optic, gotta have it" / "oh a new rail mounted toothbrush that firearm celebrity XYZ says is great".

    It's amusing to watch all the dogs chasing their tails, then selling like new stuff with <100rds through it every payday.

    Back OT, I chose 100yds for all the reasons mentioned in the main Zen article. Living in my part of FL, it's hard to get a shot significantly further than 100-150 yards. Realistically for what I use an AR for, I have little need to shoot further than 100 yards.
    Last edited by RHINOWSO; 12-18-17 at 21:54.

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    36/300. It's burned in.

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    I first read F2S's Zen thread a few years ago and a lightbulb came on for me. I've stuck with it and been pretty happy.

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