TPM Range Day - What Yardage Should You Zero the Red Dot Sight (RDS) on Your Pistol? Find Out Here!
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- Опубліковано 30 січ 2023
- This was something I wanted to do for a long time, and we finally had some decent weather, albeit below freezing temps (19 Deg. F), so I gave it a try. Not the best day for shooting, but I can't complain.
Up until today, I zeroed my pistol mounted red dots at 25 yards. The reasoning being I shoot 25 yards regularly, and that's a more difficult shot compared to the close range work, so I zeroed there where the accuracy was needed more.
But..... After today, I'm probably going to switch over to a 15 yard zero. I was very surprised and impressed with the consistency in the POI / POA from 25 yards and in with this zero.
The targets are posted at the end of the video for review and so you can draw your own conclusions.
What yardage do you zero your red dot pistol at?
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I really want to THANK YOU for this video. I have watched many videos about zeroing my 507Ks and your's confirmed with confidence about the ten and fifteen yard zeros. I also applaud the range finder and the tripod. Some experts say not to use a rest to zero because it's not the best way. I want to know my RDS is ZEROED. Then I can work on me, my grip, and stance to improve my shots knowing it's me that off and not the RDS. Also your editing was spot on and and music selection superb. BRAVO & Thank You for the bone chilling testing.
Man, I appreciate that. I went into that test blind, always running the zero I was taught over the years. I was surprised at the results, but surprise to say they speak for themselves.
As far as zeroing from a rest, in my opinion that is the ONLY way to do it for the exact reasons you stated. Would a hunter zero his hunting rifle offhand? Guarantee not, and the same goes for pistol. Great post and great points. Thanks for the compliments and thank you for watching.
-Shawn
I second that! I'm new to pistols, put a Holosun on my new Sig. Have yet to zero it in, but I believe the 15yd zero is what I want. And I will be utilizing a rest for both gun and forearm to minimize any gun movement. Thank you for being so thorough!
This was exactly what I was hoping to find today! Solid testing parameters, set up, and consistency throughout the test leading to data one can actually trust. Changing over to 15yd this evening!
We've had some bad fires up here recently so that has tied me up for a bit, but I am planning on doing another video to show just how effective these red dot handguns are at distance with that same 15 yard zero. Its pretty amazing.
@@triggeredprecisionmachinellc Sorry to hear that and pray everyone is okay. Based on what I saw after re-zeroing, I think it will do all I ever need it to for a pistol. Keep up the good work and God bless!
Great info. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
-Shawn
Awesome video thanks so much for this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
💯💯🎯, Magic practical Test. Thanks again 😎👍
You bet! Thank you for watching!
Good job man and thank you!
Glad to help!
Good shooting. Thanks for another awesome video.
Thank you, you are very welcome.
Thank you❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Solid test!
Thank you!
Thanks for the awesome video! I’m a pistol optic newbie. After shooting only irons my whole life, I decided to finally cave in and get a dot (Holosun SCS) for my recently purchased Walther PDP because my 57 year old eyes aren’t as strong as they once were. I didn’t know what yardage to zero it at. Looks like either a 10 or 15 yard zero would do me just fine since my Walther will be my EDC self defense/conceal carry pistol and all the hits at different yardages were excellent.
Once you get some time with the red dot, you won’t go back. Faster, more accurate and they are reliable now days.
You’re spot on, anywhere from 10-15 yards will do just fine even at 50 yards
Thanx for the info,much appreciated!!!! I don’t see a huge difference like they say from needing to zero at 25 yards.I feel 10-15 are just fine also!!!!
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Yeah, 19 degrees Farenheit is good -- for a little while. 😄😂🤣
I like your brass catcher at the first 25 yards!
I love the winter and snow but that 19 degrees F with a 5-10 mph wind was a little nasty. Haha. My hands were numb the whole time I was shooting.
Good old truck bed brass catcher. Works great for shooting 22’s so you don’t have to pick hundreds of those little buggers off the ground. 😄👍😄
I love the winter and snow but that 19 degrees F with a 5-10 mph wind was a little nasty. Haha. My hands were numb the whole time I was shooting.
Good old truck bed brass catcher. Works great for shooting 22’s so you don’t have to pick hundreds of those little buggers off the ground. 😄👍😄
You left out the ammo youvwere using:115 grain or 124grain?
124gr Federal range ammo. 💪🏻
Forgot to mention, I have since confirmed this test with 147g Federal HST and 124gr Speer GDHP and the results were identical.
I just watched the video and was wondering the same thing. I shoot primarily 124gr range ammo and carry 124gr Federal HST. Getting ready to head to the range in the next hour to zero a couple of new Holosun 507comp green dots. Was thinking a 25yrd zero, and just so happens this video pops up while I'm checking my phone. Perfect timing and thanks for the detailed video. I've got a few cases of 3 different 124gr 9mm brands and a few hours of free time. About to go do the exact same testing. Once again, thanks
15 yards for me. The rise at 25 is irrelevant for my application. Hold over at 5 is less then half an inch so why bother.
Agreed, I was converted after doing this.
I’d love to see 3 of the same guns instead of you changing the zero it’s set already. Then shoot them 100(rare shot but curious and you did 100 as I typed but each zero at),75yds, 50yds 25yds,20yds,15yds,10,7,5 kind of see the holds. Like the guy who took the long pistol shot to stop the shooter.
Great idea, as soon as I wrap up this centerfire loading stuff, I'll do some more pistol videos.
Were you holding over if so you should have covered it on the video. GREAT INFO
Nope, holding point of aim. Thank you!
How about you take your point of aim at 2 yards on a one inch square, and the point of impact should be about an inch low. So easy and you're going to have your 25 yard zero with minimal effort. If you don't believe me try it for yourself.
Just based on angles and distance, 2 yards is too close to get an accurate zero. You can have quite a bit of windage and elevation error that close, which will show up at distance. The ballistics workout like you are saying, but I wouldn't trust my life on that.
Well I do, and have tested it with my equipment, and i'm getting great A zone hits at 25 yards on an ipsc target. I get what you're saying and that's why I did my own testing and it's worked out great. But I'm just throwing out my knowledge to simplify the zeroing process for people to make their own decision if it works out for them like it did for me. @@triggeredprecisionmachinellc
Thats a great tip, especially a great way to confirm your zero without setting up a full range. I like it.