36 yard zero on a AR15
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2021
- For over a year I was thinking about changing my zero from 25 yards to 36 yards. The reason for this is that at distance your hold over won’t be as much and your bullet drop at 300 yards won’t be over 6 inches while still aiming center mass. My 300 yard shots were a little to the right, but I was a bit shaky.
its 36 meters...not yards....that type of rifle zero was done for privates in the field using an ACOG and the 300 meter reference on the reticle....your gonna have to go study ballistics to understand why, your not getting that for free...the 25 yard zero is equivalent to a 200 yard zero...both of these zeros were done for iron sights and a fixed power optic like the ACOG......red dots are a 50 yard zero...just ask the navy...any LPVO or variable optic with some type of a ballistic reticle are designed to be zeroed at 100 yards........and yes it is a precision optic.....there is no zero solution that just works for every target out to 300 yards....if you want to hit a target in a vital zone your gonna have to aim low at the belly to hit center mass according to your results between 100 and 200 yards...... then what if they have armor? or you could just do a real zero and learn how to shoot correctly....also you should spend the same amount if not more on your optic as you did on your upper receiver.....no count how many rounds that scope will take before its internal gears come unraveled and the scope stops holding a zero.....you get what you pay for....
25y = 300y. This is why with the iron sights you zeroed on the 8/3 setting and when you shot the first string of fire at the 200 you went 8/3 - 1.
@@78ramjr its a BZO designed to allow a private to hit a 3MOA group out to 300 meters/yards, that's 9 inches at 300 yards.....balisticlly speaking its closer to 250 but can vary between loads, I've been doing this for a long time man, take my advice don't try to find the easy way just learn to shot precisely and know the limitations of your equipment, precise first round hits are always the fastest......
That’s the biggest key, knowing your equipment. Actually getting out and finding the limitations of yourself and your equipment. I use my logic for K.I.S.S. By your statement I am sure we can go down a very long rabbit hole with barrel lengths, type of ammo being used and distance.
I did not do my zero in meters, but yards. That was intentional. I appreciate your opinion on adding all of these different variables and accusations and what if‘s. My zero is similar to what the military use, but this is for civilian use. Most people that we encounter are not going to be wearing vest in a self-defense situation and as a civilian in a self-defense situation you’re definitely not going to be shooting out past that distance. If I wanted to make a video to specifically talk about scopes, ammo type, and or barrel lengths I would have. This is just a generalized topic to show people or give them an idea on bullet trajectory using an AR15. Don’t make assumptions about how much money you think I spent on my rifle, or my skill set because you don’t know what I’m using it for or how much ammo is ran through it. People use and build rifles depending on what they are going to be using it for. This is a entry-level quality rifle with an entry-level scope.
@@stevejones1223 Wrong. You do it at 36 yards. I am not an operator but there is one here on UA-cam that suggested doing it on the vigilance elite channel that talks about it. It’s done in yards, not meters. Do your research before running the cock holster on your face.
For the longest time I did 50 yard zero shot at 10 yards. About 6 years ago I switched to 36 yard zero . My primary optic is Trijicon TR24 1-4× with Triangle Reticle . Using 36 yard zero with 12.5" 556 I have 5.7" diffrence from point blank to 300 yards . Basically I'm point shooting and aiming center mass out to 300 yards .
If you have BDC Optic you'll have to use the Manufacturer's ideal zero for those hash Mark's to work correctly. That's why I love the GRIFFIN MIL ACSS . Its mix of MOA and Mil all in one optic .
Nice video bro
Best real life representation of a 36 yard zero on you tube I have seen.
Most videos just show charts and graphs but you actually shoot and show the results!
Thanks so much! Subscribed!
The best 36 yard zero video I've seen. Simple and to the point and with the actual results to back it up. Well done.
EXCELLENT! Very clear and concise. Been considering 36yd zero and this was very helpful. Thank you!
Wow…now that’s the best layman’s way of explaining the 36 yard zero…thank you.
Was about to zero at 50 but came across the 36 this week. Thanks for the info it helps a lot.
Great video and showing each yardage point of aim and point of impact!
I took basic with 101st airborne , the rifle range was set up in meters. Zero m-14 at 100 meters .Iron sights. then the man size at 100/ 150/ 200/ 250/ 300/. You score with down targets meaning they will fall back if hit. went to armor unit and was handed the MATEL/TOY in m-16.Soon went with the PIG-M60.
Like your style brother, i've used this zero for a few years now, great video, keep'em coming, i subbed and also told my friends .
I appreciate it
Thanks, One of the best examples of the 36 yd zero without over explanation just straight forward (just fond you new sub)
Nicely done!
Dude … great vid, thanks for sharing this one. I changing to the 36 yard zero. 👍😎
Coming from a Marine Corps grunt 36 yd is bad-ass out to 300 you have a 6" circle the size of A CD If anybody knows what a cd is anymore But you need to account for your 25 In
Excellent video brother! Thx!
Nice shooting. Im using the 36 yard zero. Enjoyed the video.
Great video. I have been looking for a real world 36 yard 0, to see how it looks. Thanks.
I just heard about this recently and I’m gonna try it out on one of my rifles with a red dot. I have 30 acres and my own range but EVERY time I think I have some free time to shoot, it either rains or an animal escapes and I have to catch it and then fix a damn fence!! LOL
You're lucky to have that much space my friend! I wish we could be friends and shoot together!
AryanaKhost Pashtun anytime my friend! But I seriously doubt we are close by each other! LOL
@@GrumpyGenXGramps I'm in WA
@@aryanpashtun416 ahh, too far bud. I’m in TN. A FREE State! LOL
@@GrumpyGenXGramps Noooooo!!!!
Good video tutorial on the 36 Yard sight in.
I tried like hell getting behind the 36 meter zero, "FYI your holdovers will be drastically different if you do it in yards rather meters", I even took a 3 day carbine course with that as my zero but alas you can't force what doesn't feel right. The 100 yard zero just feels perfect for the AR platform, or the 5.56 cartridge atleast. Your holdovers are not only minimal but are by far the easiest to remember. Also, most BDC reticles seem to work best while using the 100. Primary arms 1x prism is like using cheat codes. That's a nice looking range btw.
I’m going to change mine to a 100 yard zero, so that it is easy to remember my holdovers. I’m going to keep the 36 yard zero the same on my Mark 18
36 is awesome point and shoot from 7-300 yards. I ran it for years but ended up going with 50. I still recommend 36.
Love the video very clear speaking
36 yd zero is probably the best zero for us peasants. Out to 300 with either no or little thinking, depending on barrel length & ammo.
Btw, very nice fishing pole you have there. May you live long and never give up your right. Stay frosty.
Shawn Ryan the ex navy seal uses 36 yard zero. Has a video on types of zeroing.
I set my AR-15 scope (cheap 4 powered) dead on at 25 yards, and at 50 yards I would use one mill-dot above the cross hair, at 100 yards it would be dead on with two mill-dots. Worked for me.
Good info nicely presented. Thanks
Great vid ! 💥
Great video
Flight of the round crosses the same level plain at 25 and 300 yards. At least that is what was explained in Boot Camp.
Good shooting!
Thanks for the video.
Thank you, Sir
I zeroed at 36y, actually 35.7. I was good at 80 100 150 200 and 250 on a 8" steel target. Could have went out to three, but I'm pretty sure it would be good at that distance also.
New subscriber...... Love the content.... looking at the rest.... Thanks for sharing
Sweet rig
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Dude I’ve got that same Firefield scope, got it for about $150.. I’m able to hit a 3in steel plate at 100 yards no problem. I’ve taken it out 3 or 4 times and it’s held it’s zero every time. I’m pretty impressed with it
It is a very good scope. I’ve had mine for five years now and it definitely holds a zero
That is good for entry level stuff . It's even better if you can afford a sig SRS A Acog Not crap and own anybody's anything but that's what you got to work with work it make it work become efficient!!
GREAT VID GREAT INFO THANK YOU
Got a new to me eotech 512 that will have this 36 yard zero. Only downside is I don’t have a 300 yard range, although I am more concerned with 150 and in with this anyway, and if the zero checks out to that distance, it’s pretty much a given it’ll be good to 300.
If you're concerned with out to 300 then stick with the 100 yard zero. The 100 zero has not only the easiest holdovers to remember by far but for those hold overs they are minimal.
This is good stuff
Just found your channel and subscribed
Good shooting.
I run 36 yd Z on my Red Dot Carbines. No “holdover” really necessary to 300 yds.
I run 100 yd Z on my LPVO’s/ Precision Optics.
Nearly all my LPVO’s have ballistic reticles and Precision guns MIL Reticles. These require 100 yd. Z for my DOPE.
Just zeroed an Eotech with the same zero 36..was wondering at 100 yards why I was so high on the target. Now thanks to this video I have a better understanding why.
I’m hitting about the same hight at 100 yards. Good to know I did it right.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
you did it wrong....red dots are best sighted in at 50 yards..... learn about ballistics or stay on the 50 yard bench
@@stevejones1223 an eotech is not a red dot, stop spamming. It's reticle is calibrated for a 100 yard zero and the ring diameter is equivalent to a 5'8 human target at that distance. Quit being gi joe and let people learn
@@fredrickmiltonthaddeusdoug9747 lmao okay so what is it then? And if this is the case then he should be using the 300-m mark to zero at 36 m no?
Good video
Nice!
with a 0.5 adjustment red dot such as a eotech, how many clicks would it take for 1 MOA at 36 yards?
good video
This might be a stupid question, but if you zero'd for 36, why are you putting three in the 25 yd bullseye and starting to spread at 36? So if I hold to the X and impact 1/4 inch low of that X at 25 yards, that constitutes a 36 yd zero?
My apologies for the late response, but no, that is a very good question. I actually had to go back and watch the video at that time mark to see how far off it was. When I first zeroed my rifle I’m not sure if I used 62 grain green green tips or regular 223/556 55 grain. It could also be my aim point or the fact that I have put several thousand rounds through this barrel without changing it out. I’ve had this rifle since 2016 and have been beating the crap out of it since. It could be the ammo, but the shots are very consistent at that distance and going through the same hole, so I’m pretty sure it was my aim point.
Nice video. What optic did you use for this testing?
Fire Field 1-6x24
There is one problem with this odd ball zero. There are no range targets set at 36 yards. Shooting range around my area is usually 15,25,50,100,200.
On this particular bay it was actually 50 yards. I ended up selling that rifle though 🥹
Hey there! I’m really confused on what i should do. My AR-15 has a 16in barrel with a 1:9 twist. I used a 55gr fmj for the 36 yrd zero. Would the zero hold true if I swapped to the 62 grain bullet? Or would the projectile be thrown off and have to be re-sighted in?
Are you using it for long range?
It would change the point of impact .
I use a aim point PRO, and I also have a aim point 3x magnifier. Could you show or tell how you went about getting your 36 yd zero?
36 yard zero is what the United States Marines use. I use this zero on my LE6920 with a Aimpoint Pro and it works great. Vigilance Elite video is linked below, Shawn Ryan explains the differences in zeros.
ua-cam.com/video/jttB1kUXfJE/v-deo.html
Set up your target at 36Yds. Zero your scope/red dot, with the ammo you plan to use. Point of aim point of impact. You're good to go.
The muzzle break, QD mounts, end plate sling, key mod pic rails, the AFG, coaster cat tail throw lever, offset sights, thick a** barrel and worst of all the B.A.D. lever. It's the rifle that someone would build if they knew nothing about shooting and just watched UA-cam videos and read blogs to learn about AR15's.
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Please post a video of your perfect rifle tim.
Do you realize how stupid you sound hating on how another man sets up their rifle?
How sad of an existence you have to get so pressed over a dude having QD mounts and where they put their sling?
Gravity effects the bullet the moment it leaves the barrel. The zero of the scope, fsp, red dot , etc. is your compensation for the bullet drop.
Right on
What grain bullet are you zeroed/shooting in this video?
556 55 grain FMJ
@Primetime Tactical Training how how much of a spread did you get? Thanks
From dead center to 300 yards it was about an 8 inch drop
@@primetimetacticaltraining thank you
Range looks awfully familiar. Is this in Alabama?
Yes
36 is the best
A friend of mine told me the Marines zero their rifles at 37 yards.
An acog is zeroed at 100 yards due to BDC
It’s simple ,Zero your rifle And know your hold. Practice practice practice
So do you zero in with 556 or 223?
556 55 grain. I have to check it with the 62 grain
Got news for ya, bullets don't rise bud.
Technically no, but yes, but it is done manually, because of gravity. The manufacturer of the firearm and the manufacturer of the cartridge figure out the optimum angle(s) to achieve the best path of flight for the maximum distance and in relation to effectiveness “kill” wise. Look up ballistic arc bud.
@primetimetacticaltraining the bullet rises because the barrel is pointing upwards to compensate for gravity, to hit targets at distance. Gravity begins to take effect the second the bullet leaves the barrel.
East Alabama gun club huh
thanks for the video I did notice that your rifle seems a little overgassed, casing ejecting ~1-2 o'clock, going up to a heavier buffer would fix that issue with a 3 o'clock ejection being optimum or for a few bucks more an adjustable gas block would work, the gas block would be a good investment if you ever plan to run a suppressor in the future
I know I'm late to commenting on this video (which is great by the way), and don't know if you'll even get this comment but it's worth a shot. I also have a PSA AR15, which I put together and I absolutely love it. I've had it for four years. So I was wondering if you wouldn't mind doing a video on the the 36 yard zero but with a holographic red dot with a magnifier such as an EOTECH or the Holosun 510c with the HM3X magnifier (which is what I have since it doesn't break the bank like the EOTECH would). And yes, you are correct, it is called a 36 yard zero...NOT METERS as erroneously suggested. There should be a difference in the POI as opposed to using a scope. And for anyone of your fans below who question it, here is a link to a great explanation of the 36 yard zero by a former Navy Seal: ua-cam.com/video/jttB1kUXfJE/v-deo.html
They know a thing or two about ballistics.
Great video man! Thanks!
I appreciate that. I’m actually thinking about putting a Holosun red dot and magnifier on this specific rifle. As soon as I do, I’ll definitely make another video.
gravity takes over the second your round leaves the muzzle. your optic aims down at the bore to intersect the round at your point of zero. Why people think a round shoots up is beyond me. Great video though
No one thinks that. You know the same info as everyone else. You just believe that you have some unique insight because you're mentally unimpressive.
@@timrobinson6573 you also believe you have a unique insight when you wrote a comment bashing how this dude set up his rifle Tim. So maybe you should take your own advice. Cause You sound stupid. Idk how you can write this comment after just behaving in the same way?
Not ear it
Great video