36yd lpvo zero pros and cons

[kgj1119]

I’ve read the stickies and done some research on the web but I’m not finding anything that refers to this zeros pros and cons in an urban environment. What’s the forums opinions and why? Is it better or pretty much the same as a 50/200. Is the poi significant enough to go from one to the other?


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[markm]

Short zeros always disappointed me when I moved out. Some people can make this stuff work, but I don't even zero NON-magnified inside of 100 yards.

[grizzman]

People zero magnified optics at 36 or 50 yards?

I personally would never consider zeroing a magnified optic at any distance under 100 yards. Many LPVOs incorporate BDC reticles that incorporate a 200 yard zero at the reticle intersection and 300, 400, 500, etc hash marks below it.

[1168]

I’ve read the stickies and done some research on the web but I’m not finding anything that refers to this zeros pros and cons in an urban environment. What’s the forums opinions and why? Is it better or pretty much the same as a 50/200. Is the poi significant enough to go from one to the other?


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Its a perfectly reasonable zeroing strategy, provided you have enough barrel. As with all near/far zero schemes, checking the far POI is advisable.

[BobinNC]

Let run some math, with calculations based on a 77 gr Nosler CC @ 2700 FPS at 200 ft ASL:

36 yd zero - Zero's again at about 255 yds Hight Above or Drop below of less than 2" 25-75 yds. Drop @ 500 yds 2.5 MIL or 44.5"

50 yd Zero - Zero's again at about 200 yds. Hight Above or Drop Below of less than 2" 25-225 yds. Drop @ 500 yds 3.0 MIL or 53.2"

100 yd - Doesn't zero again anywhere. Hight Above or Drop Below of less than 2" 25-175 yds. Drop @ 500 yds 3.3 Mil or 60.2"

I use a 50 yd zero for my AR's. It's most useful in that you have a 200 yd window when your bullet is never more than 2" above or below your point of aim. But I do verify my zero out to all ranges up to 500 yds, which is the furthest distance I have readily available.

[mark5pt56]

So what you are saying is for the average commando, unless the bad guy is jumping around doing jumping jacks in an orange shirt you will hit him regardless of zero type?

Let run some math, with calculations based on a 77 gr Nosler CC @ 2700 FPS at 200 ft ASL:

36 yd zero - Zero's again at about 255 yds Hight Above or Drop below of less than 2" 25-75 yds. Drop @ 500 yds 2.5 MIL or 44.5"

50 yd Zero - Zero's again at about 200 yds. Hight Above or Drop Below of less than 2" 25-225 yds. Drop @ 500 yds 3.0 MIL or 53.2"

100 yd - Doesn't zero again anywhere. Hight Above or Drop Below of less than 2" 25-175 yds. Drop @ 500 yds 3.3 Mil or 60.2"

I use a 50 yd zero for my AR's. It's most useful in that you have a 200 yd window when your bullet is never more than 2" above or below your point of aim. But I do verify my zero out to all ranges up to 500 yds, which is the furthest distance I have readily available.

[RHINOWSO]

Short zeros always disappointed me when I moved out. Some people can make this stuff work, but I don't even zero NON-magnified inside of 100 yards.

[17K]

Short zeros always disappointed me when I moved out. Some people can make this stuff work, but I don't even zero NON-magnified inside of 100 yards.

This.

I zero at the far end and confirm at the first one.

[ViniVidivici]

I zero all irons and RDS at 50yd, all magnified optics at 100, personal preferrence.

I guess it really doesn't matter, as long as you learn YOUR dope with what you've got.

[Uncas47]

Not that it matters to anyone, but I use 36/300 for my Aimpoints. I have the ability to safely shoot rocks and dirt clods at unknown ranges, so without using calculus, I'm able to use different shooting positions and just shoot shit. Works good for this country boy.

Edit: somebody feel free to delete this as it has nothing to do with lvpos, apologies.