
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.
I just zero from the bench so I know my rifle is there and then correct "if needed" when shooting from regular shooting positions. I usually discover little or no correction is needed. I could zero without the bench, but it would take longer and I'd use more ammo.
I don't notice any dramatic changes between offhand, bench, kneeling or prone that are the fault of the rifle or the sights except for the size of the groups I'm capable of in each position.
Last edited by SteyrAUG; 10-10-11 at 14:17.
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