Awwww... see I thought it was mk262 77gr ammo because you didn't state it 15 times. I mean that's what the military uses now an I'm sure it's backwards compatablewith the sights, twist rate, and barrel length. Because assumptions.
@@rockerdude8000 The A3 is an oddball that the Navy got. I handled them when I was aboard the Stennis and they were pulling Marine AOs for ship's security. Like you said, it is full auto instead of burst. They were made by FN, and the stock had a weird fuzzy quality to it, (Maybe that's just because they were brand spanking new.) Seemed identical to A2s in every other way. There is definitely some confusion about the A4 flattops. I've heard flattops called A3 and A4 I'm not sure where that comes from though.
I've always skipped past this presentation, because after 30+ years of service, I felt confident I have a good idea how to zero the AR platform. Not that it would be a waste of time, but more that I prioritize what I watch and when. Well, I'm going through watching every one of Paul's presentations. I'm glad I finally did watch this presentation. Though I am not wrong in my understanding how to zero, I still learned something from following Paul's way; which I will look to incorporate into my own shooting. I appreciate Paul spent the time sharing with us.
Hey Paul, the Marines still use yards. I remember being taught to zero the ACOG/RCO at 100 yards and 100 meters interchangeably, and this was also shown in the data book. In fact it can be seen in MCRP 3-01A (Rifle Marksmanship) Ch. 8 pg. 10. We were told the the reticle graduations were measured in meters, however. We also shot on ranges that were measured in meters but they were converted from yards. So for example, 457 meters, which is 500 yards.
Although your comment is pretty old at this point, you are correct. In my last year I was a CMC and helped zero on the RCO7 and align with the tip of the chevron. Our range was in yards so when our guys were at 500 yards I'd have to tell them that usually aligning the 500 at the bottom of the silhouette would land them shots on the black. I never had the pleasure of working with the iron sights on the M4/M16 platform and I can really appreciate how braindead easy the RCO was to use, pretty flat shooting with the chevron but once you get to 25 yards if you use the RCO you're aiming with the 400 meter on table 2.
First 5 minutes of this video is the most gentlemanly way I've ever seen of someone saying, "you people are stupid." And the best part is, those stupid people won't realize this because they were too stupid to listen and understand something much simpler.
This was, by FAR, the best intro I've ever seen to a video!!! Gotta love that direct, yet passive smackdown. The failure wasn't Paul's in the last video; it was the viewer's/commenter's for not listening.
Hey Cal, I hope you can still afford to go to the range,,, I’m 64 this year and appreciate your comments. I start out before Mr. Paul on the M16-A1 platform, back in 1977. But like you, I’ve watch Mr. Paul’s A1 / A2 video several time, to help me snap-in with A2 sight system, very useful information. Semper Fi,,,
Its not surprising . My wife has been teaching grade school for almost 30 years ( God bless her soul ,) and she says it gets worse year by year . The students just can't ( won't ,) pay attention . I doubt it will get better as they age , and mind you , she's been seeing it get worse for the last 30 years , so it'll get worse before better in adults . Yipeee !
@@orionfixr7713 just because your wife has been doing it for 30 years doesn't mean that it's on the fault of the kids. Times change and so does teaching. There's been teachers I listened to because I found them engaging. And there's teachers that just drone on and I want to fall asleep. Kids are changing but that doesn't mean it's for the worse, there could just be too big of a disconnect for your wife.
The first 5 minutes was like watching your dad taking the belt to your brother and thinking, “whew. Glad that’s not me” but still laughing the whole time.
Hey Paul, in 1985 I was in a serious motorcycle accident and comatose for 6.5 weeks. I didn't have any problem understanding you were using an A1 because you said so... a few times. I may be handicapped, but I'm not stupid. lol. Rock on bro!😂
I don't even own an AR and I just sat through all 33 minutes of this, and enjoyed every bit. Thanks, Paul! As many others have said, you have one of the best YT channels, much less one of the top 3 gun-related content channels, out there!!!
I don't have an AR either, yet here I am as well. Also, I have no Idea why the AR gets the awesome sauce treatment. Shoot what you like, enjoy what you shoot.
@@EV3NTH888 I think he meant if your an American as in able to purchase or as Ar is available here as its not available in other countries for civilian purchase.
THE BEST “How to Zero” A1 & A2 Carry Handle AR platform Weapons. Forget the 5 min UA-cam. Mr. Harrell’s explanations and hands on work, with shot placements at the Range are once again great work. Thank You sir for all your efforts.
Paul, thank you for taking the time and effort to properly teach us to sight in an A-1 and A-2 platform AR, The presentation and explanations are excellent and I will be bookmarking this video for future reference.
Paul you didn't fail, people just fail to listen. 1992 USMC shooting range book lists meters, I really doubt that Camp Pendleton changed the shooting ranges to meters. Even more annoying is when bullets start hitting the target sideways (keyholing)
Edsen Range was metric when I went in '97. I did rifle qual at some other range on Pendleton in '01 and it was yards. They would compensate for the difference on your score.
We're you not listening in his intro to this video? He admitted several times that HE failed, bigly. There want a hint of sarcasm in his admission whatsoever.
It's a pleasure to watch and listen to someone who knows what they are talking about ! There's a lot of people who think they know about guns, ballistics, and etc... but actually have NO clue what they are talking about.
That's because you are not one of the vocal internet trolls. Soon it will be my honor to come back to your country, drink your bison grass vodka, and pillage your beautiful women.
Paul, I know I am more than a year late watching this video, but I don't understand how anyone could not CLEARLY understand you. You make things so PERFECTLY understandable it is ridiculous. The failures are NOT on YOUR part !!! .. you make fantastic videos! .. thank you sir! .. thank you for your service and your continued public service through your UA-cam videos !!
Paul let me apologize for the knuckleheads that don’t listen to your videos. The 1st couple minutes were covered numerous times in the previous video. Thank you for your teachings. They are what I truly look forward to every week.
On the A2 We use to do 8/3 -2 on the rear sight, centered with the front sight flush. We would zero at 200 yards and all elevation adjustments were done on the front sight. That supposedly calibrated the sights to roughly match the numbers on the rear elevation knob Great video
I wish I could learn one on one everything you know. Your explanations are very clear and concise that I may be able to do things on my own but still I wish I had someone like you to teach me everything in person. Awesome videos like always Paul! Cheers
Great Sighting Tutorial Mr. Paul, The reason I can say this is that, Paul’s word ring just as loud and refreshing as my PMI’s word registered back in 1977 on Paris Island (back in the A1 day). Clear and consistent knowledge / instruction, make zeroing my A2, a fresh and enjoyable trip up on the range, at minimum round count to zero. Thanks again Mr. Paul, God Speed and Mary Christmas,,,,,,, Semper Fi,,,
I honestly don't know how Paul could make his presentations any clearer than they are. His content is simply amazing, even for a passionate newbie , but newbie nonetheless, like myself.
I remember zeroing and shooting the A1 when I was in the Army in the early 80's. Everything you explained brought back vivid memories. When you explained zeroing the A2, I was like, "Why did they f*ck with a good thing? It's way more complicated than it needs to be." As always, thank you Paul for the clear explanations.
Because the military, up until very recently, wanted match grade rifles and sights. I'm pretty sure the only thing that finally changed it was the last of the WW2 and Korea vets leaving the service. When you got the Vietnam and Desert Storm vets in authoritative positions we start getting things like the ACOG and M4.
The A2 is very simple, lol...superior to the A1 sights imo. If you shoot and train with that gun, certain ammo, with the sights it has like the A2 sights, it's stupid easy. Can also make a dope card to keep on or in a storage compartment to remember exactly what's what.
@@1337penguinman Imagine implying that modern optics aren't literal improvements upon iron sights at every single degree. Ref the latest InRangeTV video where they compare an M1 Carbine to a 5.56 AKS74U. It's even funny how the improvements over the course of fire are nearly consistent for each guy.
Daniel Defense makes an "A1.5" rear sight that goes on a flattop upper receiver rail. It has the rougher adjustment of the A1 (no way to mess up your zero!), but the large and small apertures of the A2. I think it's the best of both worlds, personally. Here in Florida I doubt I'll ever get a chance to shoot farther than ~250 yards anyway, so I just sight it in at 50 yards and leave it there.
I’ve been a gun owner for a couple of decades but just bought my first AR platform rifle. This was super helpful! The dual aperture sight system is a very interesting and impressive solution to trajectory.
This is one of the best videos I've seen to date. Really good walkthrough of sighting in and brought a lot of understanding of the function of iron sights for various distances.
As a new subscriber working to get caught up on your extensive body of quality work, can I just say how wonderful it's been to have discovered this channel. As a bonus, you're shooting in the same area that I first learned to shoot. My grandparents lived in Bingen and my grandfather taught me to shoot taking out grey diggers on the bluffs there. Quality content set in an area with a heavy dose of nostalgia - quite a treat!
Excellent, accurate, substantive video as all of yours are. I was also trained on the A1 (5.56mm M193, 55-grain) via USMC and your explanation on dialing-in is 100% for the A1. But on the A2 (5.56mm M855, 62-grain "green tip") and most importantly, using that upgraded A2 sighting system with the correct BZO - the army uses the (25m/300m) BZO (27yards/328yards), and the Marines use a (36yard/300yard) BZO, which both work in conjunction with the A2 (8/3) (6/3) sighting system. IMHO, the important thing to take away with the 300meter/300yard BZO is that this weapon and its 5.56mm cartridge and sighting assembly was designed for that BZO, and once that zero is achieved, the soldier's/Marine's POA/POI at the tip of the front sight post will put that 5.56mm round in the center-mass kill-zone from 0-300y/300m by just keeping the weapon's elevation drum set for 8/3 or 6/3 and using the small aperture. Semper Fi.
Interesting video Paul, especially the talk of Yards vs Meters in zeroing the M16 platform. Personally, I was taught in the Army (around 99-2000) to zero at 25 meters and the targets are stated to be in meters. This is with a A2 model of course due to the years I did it. I am not sure when the military jumped on the metric wagon but at the time everything was in meteoric as it still is today. It’s funny how many people want to argue simply based on their own experience as being the “absolute” right way, but you explained it well as to how you were trained in a certain way and for sake of explanation you can only show it how you were taught. It’s that simple, no argument required. Keep up the good videos!
I found a T-shirt that says: "I can explain it to you, but I can't make you understand". I am going to purchase this shirt now more than ever after hearing your opening commentary about the previous AR platform comparasion video. Thank you for your due diligence and patience educating the unknowing and refreshing the knowledgeable.
The ability to perform basic military shooting like this is the bedrock of armed personal defense. I am surprised at how few gun people take the time to learn the fundamentals of marksmanship with the A1/A2 rifles. Maybe this has been done already on his channel but there are also close range techniques with these older rifles that a lot of people may have an interest in.
I was amazed how easy the Army system was for zeroing M-16A1's back in basic. Shot expert that day too :) 36/40 first day ever firing one. Nice Mattel toy.
Thank you for the content and information you put out Paul, i’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and I have made changes on everything from the ammo I use to the guns I consider purchasing largely based on reliable informative videos such as those you produce. Thank you for what you do, your professionalisms and dedication sir.
Really enjoy the practicality of your videos. I don't feel as if you have failed in any way, shape, or form. Your dry humor is not lost, and appreciated .
I used the A1 platform for 16 of my 20 years, and actually was very competitive with it. When we were issued the A2s, I would always shoot with the small aperture. Aim small, miss small. I never had to use the A3, but I'm sure that I would have adapted. Now I use a magnified optic on my AR platform (.223/5.56 and 6.5 Grendel) to get tight groups. There are two ways to do this; the Military (Army and Marine) way, and the wrong way! Good explanation, Paul
I’ll be watching this one again and my interest has nothing to do with the technical content. Thank you for making me smile at a time when the situation is a little dim.
Another excellent video. Having just purchased an A2 the timing of coming across this video was perfect. I must say, ALL your videos are very concise and detailed. Anyone who cannot understand them probably shouldn't be using a firearm in the first place.
First off, I love the no nonsense videos. I also like that you are straight forward about flyers. Those with no experience will not understand that these rifles with peep sights are not 10x rifle scope repeatable and aren't meant to be. That silhouette looks pretty small at 300m/yds. After years of suffering through training Soldiers and running ranges as an Army NCO, I came up with a system that streamlined the process of zeroing. Rule number one for getting off the range before dark: Don't touch the sights. Shoot a group first. The weapon should have already been zeroed and will probably be very close. Starting from mechanical zero is just a waste of time doing repetitive and unnecessary adjustments to put the sights right back where the vast majority already were. This allowed us to get the vast majority of shooters off the Zero range after 6 rounds. There is a common misconception that you are adjusting the sights to zero the rifle to YOU. When in reality, you are adjusting the sights to match the bore of the rifle. While there ARE slight variances in each shooter's zero, it usually doesn't vary more than a click or two. After a few hardcore book thumpers challenged me, we put it to the test. The results were pretty conclusive. I used a rifle from another expert qual Soldier and scored 36/40 popups. My fellow NCO who is a good friend but was one of the nay-sayers used the same Soldier's rifle and hit 37. This allowed us to use those extra rounds for more tactical firing and more realistic scenarios when lanes started to open up. Different positions, malfunction drills, rapid fire with magazine changes, etc. The Soldiers had more confidence in their weapons and scores went up significantly across the board. Just before I retired, a new CSM came in and put a stop to my foolishness. So, it was back to frustration, wasted time, ammunition, targets, and immediately lower scores. All by the book.
your point is well taken. Sadly, when I was in the Marine Corps it was required that the sights be returned to flush (front level, rear completely to the left) when the rifle was turned in to the armory and flush for inspection. So going to the range required beginning at mechanical zero.
Took me two visits to see the whole video. After a few minutes, I need to stop to absorb and process all of the information.It will take me a few more visits and making a few notes to realize the full value of this video. There is a lot to learn here!I do feel that this particular video is well worth my time and effort to come to a good working knowledge of my AR platform carbines' sighting systems. Thank you Paul, for sharing your knowledge of this platform.
Thank you Sir. for such a thorough,helpful and entertaining video that im sure took at least a whole afternoon to film. Thank you for your service and God bless America 🇺🇸
Outstanding video, one of your best. Two Thumbs up!!! You are the recipient of one of the most difficult to earn awards in shooting and I would love to see an in-depth video on how to earn the Distinguished Rifleman award.
Excellent video / presentation Mr. Harrell. Really enjoyed the opening commentary regarding the details of the Mini-14 / AR-1 comparison. I laughed quite a lot as you reiterated many points you made clear in that video. Thank you for the videos you & your crew create; I have learned quite a lot from them. Never a dull moment.
If you get confused about which way to move sights, hold one hand up as a “vee” and a front hand in front of the first as a “one”. Now move the front or rear and think what it does to your line of sight...
Excellent video as usual Paul. I'm twenty years retired from the Coast Guard and always remember the acronym FORS from my rifle qual days, also with the A1. FORS means Front opposite Rear same to remember the direction of travel for each sight with regard to where you want the point of impact to move.
TheStylingsofVigilance They’re basically the same as A1 if they don’t have same plane apertures, or A2 without the elevation drum if they do have same plane apertures... I think. Lol
Great video! I hope you will do a follow-up on how carbine-length sights differ. Also, a discussion of BZO (battlesight zero) would be informative for many.
In the IT biz, we have a lovely little saying that you may want to add to your vocabulary, Paul. It's very simple, and goes: "RTFM." It sands for "Read The F***ing Manual," and if I were you it would be my considered reaction to most of the comments you're citing at the beginning of this presentation. The saying, as commonly used, applies to more than just user manuals. It means you need to pay attention to what's going on before you start sounding off. In this case, the folks who evidently watched little bits of your previous video and commented in error needed to RTFM. Likewise, those who watched the whole video and somehow didn't comprehend what you expressed very well also needed to RTFM. (I'm a professional trainer and presenter, and I think your presentation style and technique is damn good. Take that how you will.)
Paul, that diagram at 6:00 was exactly what I'd drawn on a chalkboard at a training shed more than 25 years ago it gave me chills because I'd thought it up in my mind -only mine was in metres (25m and 300m), no the army didn't give out any diagrams and it was my first time teaching a bunch of soldiers the basics of zeroing the M16S1
I've never fired an A1, but I know the sights are different. 25 meter vs 25 yards. Interchangeable in the military and not much of difference when zeroing. Easy there you internet rangers. This man has more experience than you've been on this green earth. Thank you Paul for providing excellent content. I'm always learning new things from you.
"Now I could stand out here for the next couple of hours and give you a really *inadequate* explanation..." :-) Love these videos, Paul. Because of you I kept my 92FS.
As always, I learned a lot! I haven't yet seen the other presentation discussed at the beginning, but now I want to find it. I've known that there are some differences between the two platforms, but I didn't realize how significant they are. I learned on the A2 model and have never even handled an A1 model. One minor note: it clearly makes no significant difference in how it's used, but when I was in Marine Corps boot camp in 2002, instead of referring to the rear sight of the A2 as long/short range apertures, they referred to them as day/night apertures.
I have to say you are an awesome layman! I am able to understand everything you teach and explain! Thank you so much for your service then and now! Bless you
Paul, you are one of the classiest and erudite people I know. "I failed to educate you properly" is the highroad when most people would say "you blockheads have YET AGAIN taken what I said and either ignored it straight out or twisted it beyond recognition and in sorrow more than anger I must bore everyone with my repeat of my crystal clear explanation" Always great to hear a voice of reason and intellect in this jungle of spin media. Please, continue on as you have done so, so well without falling to the level around you.
Coming up fast on 300k sub level. Gonna be 1,250,000 in couple years. You , your demeanor, high quality communication, nice slow well organized presentations really give a listener a good grasp of the subkrcy matter. Loved this one as much as all the others.
also paul i love the way you abruptly end each episode, for a moment you sound like you're going to say something else but then you just stop it's hilarious your sense of humor is not lost on everyone just the inferior;)
Paul, you are a saint. To indulge those who don’t pay attention and address their concerns as legitimate is the definition of professionalism. You are quite thorough in your explanations and I for one appreciate your efforts.
Wait... are there any differences between the A1 & A2??? (j/k!!). Excellent channel, Paul. Your videos are by far the most informative I've seen, and I really appreciate your work! Thank you!
First few minutes of the video and you got me the information I needed. Now I look forward to sighting in my A1 carbine better at the range. I couldn't find anyone to give me a concise and clear answer so I defaulted to 100 yards. The way you explained it made it so simple that there is no way for me to mess that up.
I carried an A2 the whole time I was in the Army. We started getting some M4s in a couple years before I got out, but I never had one. I had always heard that the large and small apertures had the same elevation. But I just recently finished building an A2 clone. I’ve only had a chance to go out and shoot it once and do a rudimentary zero standing off a barricade. But I did fire a few shots with the large aperture. It shifted the point of impact well over an inch at 25 yards. So I’m starting to wonder. I hope to have a chance to do some more tests soon.
On mil spec M16A2s and mil spec M4/M16A4 detachable carry handles, the large aperture has lower elevation than the fine aperture. Its intended to be used as a CQB/patrol battle sight when aligned with the 8/3 or 6/3 setting for situations where its more important to get rounds downrange quickly. Some commercial ones the apertures have no difference. All depends on the sight and rifle. Also, the santose modification makes those sights much more usable; when done properly, it gives you a 200m setting below the M16A2 8/3 or M4/M16A4 6/3 setting (2 clicks below and 4 clicks below, respectively) with the fine aperture. Even in the instructions for this modofication, Lt. Col Santose recommends putting the sight to 8/3 or 6/3 and flipping to the large aperturr as a patrol sight for the same reasons i previously described. Hope that helps!
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The ammo used for this video was federal XM 193 5.56 NATO 55 gr FMJ for both rifles.
@henry sixx, jr 5.56 is generally a bit hotter than 223
Awwww... see I thought it was mk262 77gr ammo because you didn't state it 15 times. I mean that's what the military uses now an I'm sure it's backwards compatablewith the sights, twist rate, and barrel length. Because assumptions.
Thank you Paul for your instruction
Paul isn't the a3 just an a2 with a full auto instead of a burst mode. I think you mean a4 that's the one with the flat top receiver
@@rockerdude8000 The A3 is an oddball that the Navy got. I handled them when I was aboard the Stennis and they were pulling Marine AOs for ship's security. Like you said, it is full auto instead of burst. They were made by FN, and the stock had a weird fuzzy quality to it, (Maybe that's just because they were brand spanking new.) Seemed identical to A2s in every other way. There is definitely some confusion about the A4 flattops. I've heard flattops called A3 and A4 I'm not sure where that comes from though.
4 years later.. Paul thank you so much for everything you have done for the gun community. Can’t wait to show my kids in the future.
5 minutes of smackdown right at the beginning. I love it.
Paul isn't mad at them. He's just disappointed. lol
I'm your comment's 200th like!
@@jameshanna8762 ...they failed him....
I call it bitch slap but yer
He does it in a pretty classy way though, takes the blame for others misunderstanding and turns it into a teaching moment.
Taking responsibility for others short comings. A man among men.
Best firearm channel. Thanks Paul.
More like a king among men. 'Cause that's what he is: the undisputed king of the gun-youtubers.
Are you a little slow @Porter Ehlert
@@jarettstine8357 it seems sarcasm evades some of us. Oh well, just over compensate with bluster apparently.
Well said Sir
I've always skipped past this presentation, because after 30+ years of service, I felt confident I have a good idea how to zero the AR platform. Not that it would be a waste of time, but more that I prioritize what I watch and when. Well, I'm going through watching every one of Paul's presentations. I'm glad I finally did watch this presentation. Though I am not wrong in my understanding how to zero, I still learned something from following Paul's way; which I will look to incorporate into my own shooting. I appreciate Paul spent the time sharing with us.
Hey Paul, the Marines still use yards. I remember being taught to zero the ACOG/RCO at 100 yards and 100 meters interchangeably, and this was also shown in the data book. In fact it can be seen in MCRP 3-01A (Rifle Marksmanship) Ch. 8 pg. 10. We were told the the reticle graduations were measured in meters, however. We also shot on ranges that were measured in meters but they were converted from yards. So for example, 457 meters, which is 500 yards.
Although your comment is pretty old at this point, you are correct. In my last year I was a CMC and helped zero on the RCO7 and align with the tip of the chevron. Our range was in yards so when our guys were at 500 yards I'd have to tell them that usually aligning the 500 at the bottom of the silhouette would land them shots on the black. I never had the pleasure of working with the iron sights on the M4/M16 platform and I can really appreciate how braindead easy the RCO was to use, pretty flat shooting with the chevron but once you get to 25 yards if you use the RCO you're aiming with the 400 meter on table 2.
@@marvnation924 Semper imperial. Boo metric 😃
@@JaredAF Oorah
Paul you without a doubt have the best gun channel on UA-cam
Oh good I thought I was just getting crabby.
Your absolutely right I trust Paul’s knowledge and take his opinions to heart. Nothing I have learned from Paul’s channel has been wrong in practice.
along with hickok
Good job Paul- Best gun channel 👍🏽
@@tico4940 I suspect that hickock hand loads or else reworkes some of the factory ammo he is given for his videos...🤔
First 5 minutes of this video is the most gentlemanly way I've ever seen of someone saying, "you people are stupid."
And the best part is, those stupid people won't realize this because they were too stupid to listen and understand something much simpler.
It's Paul's version of "per my email"
Like George Carlin said… Imagine how stupid the average person is, and then realize, half the population is dumber than that.
Paul you basically teach a college level course on shooting and ballistics..GREAT JOB PROFESSOR..Love your channel
Francis Sullivan Professor Paul 🤓
This was, by FAR, the best intro I've ever seen to a video!!! Gotta love that direct, yet passive smackdown. The failure wasn't Paul's in the last video; it was the viewer's/commenter's for not listening.
Bottom line, if you don't do it they're way, IT'S WRONG!
rest in peace Paul
At 64 years old, I bought my first AR. A great explanation. Watched it 3 times to fully grasp all details. Thanks !!
Now go out and zero it, without spending a hundred bucks on M855. Take your time, breathe, and give your barrel some time to rest, between shots.
thnx !!
Hey Cal,
I hope you can still afford to go to the range,,, I’m 64 this year and appreciate your comments. I start out before Mr. Paul on the M16-A1 platform, back in 1977. But like you, I’ve watch Mr. Paul’s A1 / A2 video several time, to help me snap-in with A2 sight system, very useful information.
Semper Fi,,,
thnx !!
In regards to the Mini-14 vs AR video, you made your pojnts very clear. Those who had problems need to pay attention. Thanks for all your work.
Yeah... He literaly explained everything in the first comparison video...
What? People shut their mouths and listen...NAW...they know better!
Its not surprising . My wife has been teaching grade school for almost 30 years ( God bless her soul ,) and she says it gets worse year by year . The students just can't ( won't ,) pay attention . I doubt it will get better as they age , and mind you , she's been seeing it get worse for the last 30 years , so it'll get worse before better in adults . Yipeee !
@@orionfixr7713 just because your wife has been doing it for 30 years doesn't mean that it's on the fault of the kids. Times change and so does teaching. There's been teachers I listened to because I found them engaging. And there's teachers that just drone on and I want to fall asleep. Kids are changing but that doesn't mean it's for the worse, there could just be too big of a disconnect for your wife.
@@benbauer1257 Ok
The first 5 minutes was like watching your dad taking the belt to your brother and thinking, “whew. Glad that’s not me” but still laughing the whole time.
😅😅😅😅
"If you've sat through this entire presentation..."
Of course I did! Who wouldn't???
my 14 year old son sat through it too, and he tends to have the attention span of a gold fish on meth.
I know, right?
Hey Paul, in 1985 I was in a serious motorcycle accident and comatose for 6.5 weeks. I didn't have any problem understanding you were using an A1 because you said so... a few times.
I may be handicapped, but I'm not stupid. lol. Rock on bro!😂
I'm handicapped and stupid. I can prove it but Paul Harrell Rocks !!!!!!
SAVAGE 100
I don't even own an AR and I just sat through all 33 minutes of this, and enjoyed every bit. Thanks, Paul! As many others have said, you have one of the best YT channels, much less one of the top 3 gun-related content channels, out there!!!
Vince, if you are an American and able, it would be good if you'd consider owning and learning to use an AR-15.
I don't have an AR either, yet here I am as well. Also, I have no Idea why the AR gets the awesome sauce treatment. Shoot what you like, enjoy what you shoot.
@@funkingitup1805 nothing to do with being american, I have no use for an AR rifle, but I will be buying either an AR pistol or 300 blk pistol.
@Howard Adderly "butthurt" what people call reality when they don't like it
@@EV3NTH888 I think he meant if your an American as in able to purchase or as Ar is available here as its not available in other countries for civilian purchase.
Paul you rock!! I can’t get it why ppl don’t understand you. Every video is so clear to me. Forget about the haters!! God Bless you!!
THE BEST “How to Zero” A1 & A2 Carry Handle AR platform Weapons. Forget the 5 min UA-cam. Mr. Harrell’s explanations and hands on work, with shot placements at the Range are once again great work. Thank You sir for all your efforts.
Paul, thank you for taking the time and effort to properly teach us to sight in an A-1 and A-2 platform AR, The presentation and explanations are excellent and I will be bookmarking this video for future reference.
Holy Cow... PAUL made a HOW TO AR video ... this is gonna rock.
Paul you didn't fail, people just fail to listen.
1992 USMC shooting range book lists meters, I really doubt that Camp Pendleton changed the shooting ranges to meters.
Even more annoying is when bullets start hitting the target sideways (keyholing)
People hear but don't listen.
Edsen Range was metric when I went in '97. I did rifle qual at some other range on Pendleton in '01 and it was yards. They would compensate for the difference on your score.
We're you not listening in his intro to this video? He admitted several times that HE failed, bigly. There want a hint of sarcasm in his admission whatsoever.
Justin Vaughan 2:02
It was yards at San Diego and Pendleton in 1987. Yes, I’m a Hollywood marine.
I truly do appreciate what you do for us. Including standing in downpours of rain and Blizzards. I have learned a lot from your uploads.
Me too...and that's not to stand in downpours of rain and blizzards :)
Thank you for teaching us so much Paul. We miss you.
It's a pleasure to watch and listen to someone who knows what they are talking about ! There's a lot of people who think they know about guns, ballistics, and etc... but actually have NO clue what they are talking about.
Paul, you should have told me to skip to 5:25 if i'm not an moron. Your other video was clear and very informative. Keep making great content sir!
I'm kind of old and not very smart, but your video comparing the mini 14 and the A1 seemed clear to me. Thanks for your excellent videos.
I am polish and I speak poorly in english but I understood everything in the previous film.
That's because you are not one of the vocal internet trolls. Soon it will be my honor to come back to your country, drink your bison grass vodka, and pillage your beautiful women.
funkingitup Polish vodka and women are the best ;)
Seems like you speak fine to me!
Loved my trip to Poland. Some of the absolute most beautiful women in the world !
KAPITAN BOMBA your English seems pretty good to me man, just stick with it.
I love the silent anger. Very informative and well done. Instructor is appears very knowledgeable.
Paul, I know I am more than a year late watching this video, but I don't understand how anyone could not CLEARLY understand you. You make things so PERFECTLY understandable it is ridiculous. The failures are NOT on YOUR part !!! .. you make fantastic videos! .. thank you sir! .. thank you for your service and your continued public service through your UA-cam videos !!
Paul let me apologize for the knuckleheads that don’t listen to your videos. The 1st couple minutes were covered numerous times in the previous video. Thank you for your teachings. They are what I truly look forward to every week.
never apologize for knuckleheads, morons, idiots, or dumb-asses.
Only problem with PH videos is that we didn't have them years ago. Great content.
No, Paul. Thank YOU for sharing your expertise.
Love your videos Paul - calm, professional, no bullshit attached on the subject - true modern virtues
On the A2 We use to do 8/3 -2 on the rear sight, centered with the front sight flush. We would zero at 200 yards and all elevation adjustments were done on the front sight. That supposedly calibrated the sights to roughly match the numbers on the rear elevation knob Great video
Ahh, the Santos improved battle sight zero.
Oh you were clear on what you said.
Yet again people heard what they wanted, yet again it seems.
I figured the first part of this video was biting sarcasm as he was crystal clear last video.
Am I the only one feeling bad and thinking to look side to side for buddy that f%^ked up?Paul your drill instructor hat is showing.
That or they are obscenely stupid.
@@CrysResan
They *are* utterly stupid.
Can't believe Paul wastes time on them.
Did Paul fail to make it clear or did some people fail to understand? You be the judge!
Richard Zbranek Ha! Excellent.
Let's take a look at the people, and see the results
I wish I could learn one on one everything you know. Your explanations are very clear and concise that I may be able to do things on my own but still I wish I had someone like you to teach me everything in person. Awesome videos like always Paul! Cheers
We will all miss you.
Great Sighting Tutorial Mr. Paul,
The reason I can say this is that, Paul’s word ring just as loud and refreshing as my PMI’s word registered back in 1977 on Paris Island (back in the A1 day). Clear and consistent knowledge / instruction, make zeroing my A2, a fresh and enjoyable trip up on the range, at minimum round count to zero.
Thanks again Mr. Paul,
God Speed and Mary Christmas,,,,,,,
Semper Fi,,,
I honestly don't know how Paul could make his presentations any clearer than they are. His content is simply amazing, even for a passionate newbie , but newbie nonetheless, like myself.
The only UA-cam intro I never skip past
Same here.. I like the plaid coat and the snubby part best...lol so much so I bought myself one of each.
I remember zeroing and shooting the A1 when I was in the Army in the early 80's. Everything you explained brought back vivid memories. When you explained zeroing the A2, I was like, "Why did they f*ck with a good thing? It's way more complicated than it needs to be." As always, thank you Paul for the clear explanations.
Because the military, up until very recently, wanted match grade rifles and sights. I'm pretty sure the only thing that finally changed it was the last of the WW2 and Korea vets leaving the service. When you got the Vietnam and Desert Storm vets in authoritative positions we start getting things like the ACOG and M4.
The A2 is very simple, lol...superior to the A1 sights imo. If you shoot and train with that gun, certain ammo, with the sights it has like the A2 sights, it's stupid easy. Can also make a dope card to keep on or in a storage compartment to remember exactly what's what.
@@toddk1377 - having trained in the Army with both - I thoroughly agree; A2 is easier.
@@1337penguinman Imagine implying that modern optics aren't literal improvements upon iron sights at every single degree. Ref the latest InRangeTV video where they compare an M1 Carbine to a 5.56 AKS74U. It's even funny how the improvements over the course of fire are nearly consistent for each guy.
Daniel Defense makes an "A1.5" rear sight that goes on a flattop upper receiver rail. It has the rougher adjustment of the A1 (no way to mess up your zero!), but the large and small apertures of the A2. I think it's the best of both worlds, personally. Here in Florida I doubt I'll ever get a chance to shoot farther than ~250 yards anyway, so I just sight it in at 50 yards and leave it there.
I’ve been a gun owner for a couple of decades but just bought my first AR platform rifle. This was super helpful! The dual aperture sight system is a very interesting and impressive solution to trajectory.
This is one of the best videos I've seen to date. Really good walkthrough of sighting in and brought a lot of understanding of the function of iron sights for various distances.
The professor of the gun, thanks Paul, great work
As a new subscriber working to get caught up on your extensive body of quality work, can I just say how wonderful it's been to have discovered this channel. As a bonus, you're shooting in the same area that I first learned to shoot. My grandparents lived in Bingen and my grandfather taught me to shoot taking out grey diggers on the bluffs there. Quality content set in an area with a heavy dose of nostalgia - quite a treat!
...been 51 years since I went through this in Basic (Ft Dix A-3-3) June/July 1971...happiest time of my life...
Paul, you have a real talent at clearly explaining things. Thank you for the info and instruction. Much appreciated.
Finest instructions for iron sights on an AR I have ever witnessed. Excellent work. Thanks!
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Distinguishing between trolls and people that are verbally/mentally/visually impaired can be hard.
Especially when they back peddle and use the Internet to prove themselves "right".
@@mattmarzula Actually the correct term is 'pack paddle.'
Excellent, accurate, substantive video as all of yours are. I was also trained on the A1 (5.56mm M193, 55-grain) via USMC and your explanation on dialing-in is 100% for the A1. But on the A2 (5.56mm M855, 62-grain "green tip") and most importantly, using that upgraded A2 sighting system with the correct BZO - the army uses the (25m/300m) BZO (27yards/328yards), and the Marines use a (36yard/300yard) BZO, which both work in conjunction with the A2 (8/3) (6/3) sighting system. IMHO, the important thing to take away with the 300meter/300yard BZO is that this weapon and its 5.56mm cartridge and sighting assembly was designed for that BZO, and once that zero is achieved, the soldier's/Marine's POA/POI at the tip of the front sight post will put that 5.56mm round in the center-mass kill-zone from 0-300y/300m by just keeping the weapon's elevation drum set for 8/3 or 6/3 and using the small aperture. Semper Fi.
Interesting video Paul, especially the talk of Yards vs Meters in zeroing the M16 platform. Personally, I was taught in the Army (around 99-2000) to zero at 25 meters and the targets are stated to be in meters. This is with a A2 model of course due to the years I did it. I am not sure when the military jumped on the metric wagon but at the time everything was in meteoric as it still is today. It’s funny how many people want to argue simply based on their own experience as being the “absolute” right way, but you explained it well as to how you were trained in a certain way and for sake of explanation you can only show it how you were taught. It’s that simple, no argument required. Keep up the good videos!
Thanks Paul still teaching me even though your with god now. I just bought a upper with a carry handle and wasnt sure how to sight it in.
I found a T-shirt that says: "I can explain it to you, but I can't make you understand". I am going to purchase this shirt now more than ever after hearing your opening commentary about the previous AR platform comparasion video. Thank you for your due diligence and patience educating the unknowing and refreshing the knowledgeable.
The ability to perform basic military shooting like this is the bedrock of armed personal defense. I am surprised at how few gun people take the time to learn the fundamentals of marksmanship with the A1/A2 rifles. Maybe this has been done already on his channel but there are also close range techniques with these older rifles that a lot of people may have an interest in.
I was amazed how easy the Army system was for zeroing M-16A1's back in basic. Shot expert that day too :) 36/40 first day ever firing one. Nice Mattel toy.
Thank you for the content and information you put out Paul, i’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and I have made changes on everything from the ammo I use to the guns I consider purchasing largely based on reliable informative videos such as those you produce. Thank you for what you do, your professionalisms and dedication sir.
I don't care what any of the "arm chair experts" want to say. This was a very thorough explanation and demonstration.
Really enjoy the practicality of your videos. I don't feel as if you have failed in any way, shape, or form. Your dry humor is not lost, and appreciated .
I used the A1 platform for 16 of my 20 years, and actually was very competitive with it. When we were issued the A2s, I would always shoot with the small aperture. Aim small, miss small. I never had to use the A3, but I'm sure that I would have adapted.
Now I use a magnified optic on my AR platform (.223/5.56 and 6.5 Grendel) to get tight groups.
There are two ways to do this; the Military (Army and Marine) way, and the wrong way!
Good explanation, Paul
Same here....I never used the large aperture
I’ll be watching this one again and my interest has nothing to do with the technical content. Thank you for making me smile at a time when the situation is a little dim.
Paul, can you test the Infinity Gauntlet please
Another excellent video. Having just purchased an A2 the timing of coming across this video was perfect. I must say, ALL your videos are very concise and detailed. Anyone who cannot understand them probably shouldn't be using a firearm in the first place.
First off, I love the no nonsense videos. I also like that you are straight forward about flyers. Those with no experience will not understand that these rifles with peep sights are not 10x rifle scope repeatable and aren't meant to be. That silhouette looks pretty small at 300m/yds. After years of suffering through training Soldiers and running ranges as an Army NCO, I came up with a system that streamlined the process of zeroing. Rule number one for getting off the range before dark: Don't touch the sights. Shoot a group first. The weapon should have already been zeroed and will probably be very close. Starting from mechanical zero is just a waste of time doing repetitive and unnecessary adjustments to put the sights right back where the vast majority already were. This allowed us to get the vast majority of shooters off the Zero range after 6 rounds. There is a common misconception that you are adjusting the sights to zero the rifle to YOU. When in reality, you are adjusting the sights to match the bore of the rifle. While there ARE slight variances in each shooter's zero, it usually doesn't vary more than a click or two. After a few hardcore book thumpers challenged me, we put it to the test. The results were pretty conclusive. I used a rifle from another expert qual Soldier and scored 36/40 popups. My fellow NCO who is a good friend but was one of the nay-sayers used the same Soldier's rifle and hit 37. This allowed us to use those extra rounds for more tactical firing and more realistic scenarios when lanes started to open up. Different positions, malfunction drills, rapid fire with magazine changes, etc. The Soldiers had more confidence in their weapons and scores went up significantly across the board. Just before I retired, a new CSM came in and put a stop to my foolishness. So, it was back to frustration, wasted time, ammunition, targets, and immediately lower scores. All by the book.
your point is well taken. Sadly, when I was in the Marine Corps it was required that the sights be returned to flush (front level, rear completely to the left) when the rifle was turned in to the armory and flush for inspection. So going to the range required beginning at mechanical zero.
Paul ... I think you made it very clear in the past video
He did, but people are fucking stupid.
While you may have over-estimated they deductive-reasoning skills of some viewers, you definitely did not fail... Thanks!
Informative video, I wasn't aware that the A1 and A2 sights were that different thanks.
Took me two visits to see the whole video. After a few minutes, I need to stop to absorb and process all of the information.It will take me a few more visits and making a few notes to realize the full value of this video. There is a lot to learn here!I do feel that this particular video is well worth my time and effort to come to a good working knowledge of my AR platform carbines' sighting systems. Thank you Paul, for sharing your knowledge of this platform.
Thank you Sir. for such a thorough,helpful and entertaining video that im sure took at least a whole afternoon to film. Thank you for your service and God bless America 🇺🇸
20:25 That flip was straight from an action movie! Loved it!
Thank you. As a novice shooter, your videos are extremely informative and helpful.
I watched every minute of this video, and can't even use iron sights anymore, that is how much I appreciate the content and creator!
Outstanding video, one of your best. Two Thumbs up!!! You are the recipient of one of the most difficult to earn awards in shooting and I would love to see an in-depth video on how to earn the Distinguished Rifleman award.
Excellent video / presentation Mr. Harrell. Really enjoyed the opening commentary regarding the details of the Mini-14 / AR-1 comparison. I laughed quite a lot as you reiterated many points you made clear in that video. Thank you for the videos you & your crew create; I have learned quite a lot from them. Never a dull moment.
Paul..you simply are the Best of the Best. I really appreciate all that you do. Once again..brilliance on display.
If you get confused about which way to move sights, hold one hand up as a “vee” and a front hand in front of the first as a “one”. Now move the front or rear and think what it does to your line of sight...
Excellent video as usual Paul. I'm twenty years retired from the Coast Guard and always remember the acronym FORS from my rifle qual days, also with the A1. FORS means Front opposite Rear same to remember the direction of travel for each sight with regard to where you want the point of impact to move.
Excellent work. Good clarity on different sight adjustments and how to get there done in easy fashion.
Brace yourself! Requests for instruction on zeroing various flip-up rear sights with fixed front sights are coming.
Wait... they flip now?
I'm so confused... I am just going to drink this bottle of A-1
Now that's a reference to the meat target !
TheStylingsofVigilance They’re basically the same as A1 if they don’t have same plane apertures, or A2 without the elevation drum if they do have same plane apertures... I think. Lol
Great video! I hope you will do a follow-up on how carbine-length sights differ.
Also, a discussion of BZO (battlesight zero) would be informative for many.
In the IT biz, we have a lovely little saying that you may want to add to your vocabulary, Paul. It's very simple, and goes: "RTFM." It sands for "Read The F***ing Manual," and if I were you it would be my considered reaction to most of the comments you're citing at the beginning of this presentation.
The saying, as commonly used, applies to more than just user manuals. It means you need to pay attention to what's going on before you start sounding off. In this case, the folks who evidently watched little bits of your previous video and commented in error needed to RTFM. Likewise, those who watched the whole video and somehow didn't comprehend what you expressed very well also needed to RTFM.
(I'm a professional trainer and presenter, and I think your presentation style and technique is damn good. Take that how you will.)
I'd add PEBKAC. Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair. People hearing and not really listening.
Hello , IT . Did you try turning it off then on again ?
Paul, that diagram at 6:00 was exactly what I'd drawn on a chalkboard at a training shed more than 25 years ago it gave me chills because I'd thought it up in my mind -only mine was in metres (25m and 300m), no the army didn't give out any diagrams and it was my first time teaching a bunch of soldiers the basics of zeroing the M16S1
I've never fired an A1, but I know the sights are different. 25 meter vs 25 yards. Interchangeable in the military and not much of difference when zeroing. Easy there you internet rangers. This man has more experience than you've been on this green earth. Thank you Paul for providing excellent content. I'm always learning new things from you.
"Now I could stand out here for the next couple of hours and give you a really *inadequate* explanation..."
:-)
Love these videos, Paul. Because of you I kept my 92FS.
As always, I learned a lot! I haven't yet seen the other presentation discussed at the beginning, but now I want to find it. I've known that there are some differences between the two platforms, but I didn't realize how significant they are. I learned on the A2 model and have never even handled an A1 model. One minor note: it clearly makes no significant difference in how it's used, but when I was in Marine Corps boot camp in 2002, instead of referring to the rear sight of the A2 as long/short range apertures, they referred to them as day/night apertures.
The first 5 minutes could have been an excellent stand up comedy routine! Thank you.
I have to say you are an awesome layman! I am able to understand everything you teach and explain! Thank you so much for your service then and now! Bless you
Paul, you are one of the classiest and erudite people I know. "I failed to educate you properly" is the highroad when most people would say "you blockheads have YET AGAIN taken what I said and either ignored it straight out or twisted it beyond recognition and in sorrow more than anger I must bore everyone with my repeat of my crystal clear explanation" Always great to hear a voice of reason and intellect in this jungle of spin media. Please, continue on as you have done so, so well without falling to the level around you.
Coming up fast on 300k sub level. Gonna be 1,250,000 in couple years. You , your demeanor, high quality communication, nice slow well organized presentations really give a listener a good grasp of the subkrcy matter. Loved this one as much as all the others.
The sarcasm for the first few minutes was very entertaining 😂 good job 😊
also paul i love the way you abruptly end each episode, for a moment you sound like you're going to say something else but then you just stop it's hilarious your sense of humor is not lost on everyone just the inferior;)
Paul, you are a saint. To indulge those who don’t pay attention and address their concerns as legitimate is the definition of professionalism. You are quite thorough in your explanations and I for one appreciate your efforts.
Another in depth, well laid out, no nonsense video. Keep up the good work. Thank you Paul. 👍
Speaks English fluently. Except for the Shatner-esque pauses. Which I still haven't noticed.
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Wait... are there any differences between the A1 & A2??? (j/k!!). Excellent channel, Paul. Your videos are by far the most informative I've seen, and I really appreciate your work! Thank you!
I was going for the same thing but you beat me to it. Lol
Why didn't Paul show us the differences between A1 and A2???
Paul is that type of dad that knows your wrong, sits u down n talks a few minutes without saying “you’re wrong” n then makes u say “Damn. I was wrong”
How do you know?
First few minutes of the video and you got me the information I needed. Now I look forward to sighting in my A1 carbine better at the range. I couldn't find anyone to give me a concise and clear answer so I defaulted to 100 yards. The way you explained it made it so simple that there is no way for me to mess that up.
I sit through every entire presentation. Always tremendously informative and interesting. I appreciate you
I carried an A2 the whole time I was in the Army. We started getting some M4s in a couple years before I got out, but I never had one. I had always heard that the large and small apertures had the same elevation. But I just recently finished building an A2 clone. I’ve only had a chance to go out and shoot it once and do a rudimentary zero standing off a barricade. But I did fire a few shots with the large aperture. It shifted the point of impact well over an inch at 25 yards. So I’m starting to wonder. I hope to have a chance to do some more tests soon.
On mil spec M16A2s and mil spec M4/M16A4 detachable carry handles, the large aperture has lower elevation than the fine aperture. Its intended to be used as a CQB/patrol battle sight when aligned with the 8/3 or 6/3 setting for situations where its more important to get rounds downrange quickly. Some commercial ones the apertures have no difference. All depends on the sight and rifle.
Also, the santose modification makes those sights much more usable; when done properly, it gives you a 200m setting below the M16A2 8/3 or M4/M16A4 6/3 setting (2 clicks below and 4 clicks below, respectively) with the fine aperture. Even in the instructions for this modofication, Lt. Col Santose recommends putting the sight to 8/3 or 6/3 and flipping to the large aperturr as a patrol sight for the same reasons i previously described. Hope that helps!