Set the sight to the 2 setting when shooting at a target known to be 200 meters away. Getting your ar15 on target at various distances can be a mystery since there are many zeroing schemes in use and many variations of the rifle. It is a clean design that is easy to see even at 200 yards with a 20x scope. The animation below shows how to zero your aimpoint sight using a standard zeroing target. Click or tap on any target link or the target image for a pdf download below for a printable page or right click, or tap and hold, to save to your computer. Use this zero and you will be stunned at how simple hitting distant targets becomes.
The m16a2 25m zeroing target was made to sight in ar style rifles and the squares are counted for adjusting the sights. I have only ever owned normal everyday rifle till i got my own ar 15. Target m4 carbine 25 meter zeroing target print free. With the sights properly zeroed, selecting a specific sight setting for a specific distance is great for bulls eye target shooting. The process takes some patience, but you will be spending valuable time getting to know your new rifle while making it as accurate as. Jul 15, 2015 for a long time, the mantra has been that the 50 200 yard zero is the most useful zero for the ar15 platform as it offers a flat trajectory for the 5. We shouldnt need a special target if we know how far we move the point of impact per click. The first time i fire a rifle, or a rifle with a new sight, i will set a paper target with a simple bullseye at 25 yards. I invite your attention to this thread on another forum. The left target is very good for shooting small groups. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. All rifles and upper halves with sights installed from the factory are bore sighted to 25 yards. It is good advice and i have a few rifles zeroed for 50 myself, but its not the best zero.
The ar15 military rifle zeroing worked for me and my own m4 rifle. Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry about ar15. Pfc 50meter carbine zero target from a distance of 25m to the target, utilizing a stable firing platform and while aiming exactly at the center of the black donut, fire three round strings, making subsequent adjustments until rounds create a shot pattern centered in the lower circle. Just be aware that you will be shooting high from 50 to 250 with the peak of your trajectory being 5 to 6 high at about 165 meters. In the recent carbine courses we have discussed various yard lines to zero your rifles along with the pros and cons of each yard line. The shooting community has had impassioned arguments about what zero is best for the ar 15, with each proponent arguing the benefits of their method. Mar 17, 2016 one of the most popular battle sight zeros for the ar15 is the 50200. The 50 yard zero is a vanilla standard, as it suits almost everyone well. Click on the image below to download and print a zeroing target that will help you get your sight lined up as quickly as possible. Click on a thumbnail and print the target from the popup pdf window. Finding, buying or building and customizing an ar rifle is a fun, rewarding experience, but all the gadgets, upgrades and accessories in the world dont mean much if the user cant get on target when. The ar15 platform rifle and its derivatives represent americas most popular rifle, with increasing numbers of citizens investing in the lightweight, versatile sporting gun year by year. For those that have attended the courses now know that when it comes to your goto 5.
Arma dynamics recommends a 50 yard zero for your ar 15 rifle. This target has a grid that gives you the appropriate windage and elevation adjustments. So you would maybe consider a closer zero or making it so that the impact at 50 yards hits a bit higher, however you like to think about it. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. Unknown said i agree with this very well written article %. My combat issue i zero my ar in at25 yards fired 5 rounds got an amazing group moved. Like the above, but with a larger black area for easier spotting. Adjust the sights to move the shot group center as close as possible to the white dot in the center of the target. This target is also commonly used to zero ar 15 pattern rifles. Knowing this, we can use a special target that will give us a reliable 50200. Good recordkeeping is critical to load development and improving the accuracy of any gun. A 50 yard zero allows the shooter to use a simple centermass hold to ranges of point blank to 200250 yards, depending on rifle and ammunition combination.
Nov 17, 2009 getting your ar 15 on target at various distances can be a mystery since there are many zeroing schemes in use and many variations of the rifle. And with this 50200 zero when you aim dead center on a target, from the muzzle to 250 yards or so your bullet. So you just picked up a new ar15 or finished a fresh build and youre itching to send some rounds down range. Many people go by the old military standby of zeroing for 100 yards. Zeroing target 50200 yard zero at 10 yards jerking the trigger. One of the most popular battle sight zeros for the ar15 is the 50200. Ar15 methods for zeroing a2 type sights the savannah. This page is an example of how to use the zero sheet. Place target out at 25 meters, and fire three rounds, adjusting iron sights as needed after every three rounds until all three rounds fall within the circle in the center of the target. If youre new to the ar15 game, i know this can be intimidating. Jun 14, 2014 i enjoyed reading this article very much. Great for sighting in any rifle, pistol, shotgun, bow or air gun. I have used the method so much that i created a target for my own use to support the process.
Firearm discussion and resources from ar 15, ak47, handguns and more. The same target used by the military to zero the m4. To mark the proper 10meter target offsets find the correct template for your weapon configuration. A blank reproducible 10meter target offset is provided and an example of each weapon configuration figures g2 through g6. Guns network black rifle series 25 meter zero target. Then, set a simple silhouette target at 10 meters and fired a round at center mass.
Once zeroed, you can use the markings on the reticle to holdover for targets at. It is good advice and i have a few rifles zero ed for 50 myself, but its not the best zero. The m16a2 300meter zero target will be used for 25meter zeroing with all weapon configurations. Well, before things get too crazy, you need to make sure your weapon is properly zeroed. This target is also commonly used to zero ar15 pattern rifles. The new trijicon vcog 16x scope has a ballistic reticle to allow you to quickly engage targets at various distances without having to memorize a bunch of data. Instructions and zero sheets for the ar series rifle. This is perfect for sighting in varmint rifles at 100 yards or rimfire rifles at 25 to 50 yards. It is a very fast way to zero an ar15 which is very convenient for me since many of my. Using these targets will save time and ammunition, while at the same time providing tighter groups and a better zero. Regardless of what you determine you want to do, the most important thing to remember is to have a solid grasp on shooting fundamentals before attempting to zero your rifle, and the method by. Aimpoint zeroing target for patrol rifle optic one 8 mm square equals 2 clicks at 25 m one 8 mm square equals 1 click at 50 m two 8 mm squares equals 1 click at 100 m m01585.
Check the click adjustment figures in the users manual of your sight. Arma dynamics recommends a 50 yard zero for your ar15 rifle. This target will set your rifle up for a 300 meter battle sight zero, meaning that a bullet from standard militaryspec 5. This eugetcan be used achieve a 50200 yart zero at 10. The same target used by the military to zero the m16 rifle with a2 sights. For a long time, the mantra has been that the 50 200 yard zero is the most useful zero for the ar15 platform as it offers a flat trajectory for the 5. One of the alltime best ar15 25m300m zeroing targets is the free yes free printable, 25m ar15 zeroing target pdf.
Printable targets print your own sightin shooting targets. Before you take your new ar15 out for target practice or into the field to do some hunting, the first thing you will need to do is zero in the ironsights. This target is recommended for sighting in your rifle 1 high. If you need the adobe pdf reader, click here for a free copy. Dec 10, 2010 what range to zero your ar15 50 yards. Do not get hung up on using an m4 25m target or the m16 25m target they are basically the same but one the boxes or grids are slightly bigger. Aimpoint zeroing target for patrol rifle optic one 8 mm square equals 2 clicks at 25 m one 8 mm square equals 1 click at 50 m two 8 mm squares equals 1 click at 100 m.
Which essentially means you zero at 50 yards and your bullet will hit the same point of aim at 200 yards. Before you take your new ar 15 out for target practice or into the field to do some hunting, the first thing you will need to do is zero in the ironsights. Happiness is a 50 yard battle zero dynamic force institute. These targets are designed to take advantage of the human eyes natural tendency to center an object within a circle. Zeroing target 50200 yard zero at 10 yards jerking the. All free printable targets are available in gif graphic andor pdf format. They are in pdf format to ensure that they print to scale. Obtaining a 200 m zero with m16 rifle and m4 carbine executive summary research requirement. The targets simulate a 300 meter target, scaled to size. Check the click adjustment figures in the users manual of your sight for the distance you will be sighting in at before you go to the range. Ill teach you how to zero an ar15 by taking you stepbystep. The printable sightin targets below have grid backgrounds with numbered lines.
Then add in different barrel lengths which perform different ballistically, the wide range of ammo, and just what distance is best to zero for in the first place. The overarching goal was to develop a set of training aids that could be used by initial entry training iet companies to assist soldiers to improve weaponzeroing proficiency. And with this 50200 zero when you aim dead center on a target, from the muzzle to 250 yards or so your bullet will only be off either high or low about 2. Ar15 targets, military rifle zeroing targets, zero targets. Oct 28, 20 the target included with issue 9 you can download it here is brought to you by trijicon and is designed to let you approximate a 100, 200, or 300 meter zero even when shooting at 25, 50, or 100 meters. Zeroing target 50200 yard zero at 10 yards by matt on february, 2015 in tactics and training you may remember frank proctors method for achieving a 50200 yard zero at 10 yards with your ar15 that was mentioned here a few months ago.
Hang target so that the center cross is at the shooters eye level. Its intended to be zeroed at 100 meters and available with reticles specifically designed for 5. Ensure printer scaling is set to either off or 100% for proper print dimensions on all targets. The 36 yard zero target in the recent carbine courses we have discussed various yard lines to zero your rifles along with the pros. To verify, you can zero your weapon at 50 meters using the traditional method i outlined above. The 50 yard zero provides for effective centermass hits on target at the ranges where a carbine is most commonly used. Magnified silhouette from the zero target above, with rings calibrated to nothing in particular.