So you just picked up a new ar15 or finished a fresh build and youre itching to send some rounds down range. If youre new to the ar15 game, i know this can be intimidating. This page is an example of how to use the zero sheet. 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. My combat issue i zero my ar in at25 yards fired 5 rounds got an amazing group moved. Good recordkeeping is critical to load development and improving the accuracy of any gun. 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. Zeroing target 50200 yard zero at 10 yards jerking the. This target is recommended for sighting in your rifle 1 high.
Target m4 carbine 25 meter zeroing target print free. Guns network black rifle series 25 meter zero target. And with this 50200 zero when you aim dead center on a target, from the muzzle to 250 yards or so your bullet. Printable targets print your own sightin shooting targets. Ar15 targets, military rifle zeroing targets, zero targets. If you need the adobe pdf reader, click here for a free copy. 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. Then, set a simple silhouette target at 10 meters and fired a round at center mass. Happiness is a 50 yard battle zero dynamic force institute. Well, before things get too crazy, you need to make sure your weapon is properly zeroed. To verify, you can zero your weapon at 50 meters using the traditional method i outlined above.
It is a clean design that is easy to see even at 200 yards with a 20x scope. 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. This target is also commonly used to zero ar 15 pattern rifles. Check the click adjustment figures in the users manual of your sight. One of the most popular battle sight zeros for the ar15 is the 50200. Jun 14, 2014 i enjoyed reading this article very much.
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. Zeroing target 50200 yard zero at 10 yards jerking the trigger. 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. Once zeroed, you can use the markings on the reticle to holdover for targets at. 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. They are in pdf format to ensure that they print to scale. All free printable targets are available in gif graphic andor pdf format.
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. Knowing this, we can use a special target that will give us a reliable 50200. Adjust the sights to move the shot group center as close as possible to the white dot in the center of the target. Which essentially means you zero at 50 yards and your bullet will hit the same point of aim at 200 yards. 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. Using these targets will save time and ammunition, while at the same time providing tighter groups and a better zero. 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. 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. Instructions and zero sheets for the ar series rifle. The process takes some patience, but you will be spending valuable time getting to know your new rifle while making it as accurate as. The printable sightin targets below have grid backgrounds with numbered lines. These targets are designed to take advantage of the human eyes natural tendency to center an object within a circle.
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. This target has a grid that gives you the appropriate windage and elevation adjustments. Firearm discussion and resources from ar 15, ak47, handguns and more. The 36 yard zero target in the recent carbine courses we have discussed various yard lines to zero your rifles along with the pros. 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. Its intended to be zeroed at 100 meters and available with reticles specifically designed for 5. The 50 yard zero provides for effective centermass hits on target at the ranges where a carbine is most commonly used. Ar15 methods for zeroing a2 type sights the savannah. A blank reproducible 10meter target offset is provided and an example of each weapon configuration figures g2 through g6. For those that have attended the courses now know that when it comes to your goto 5.
To mark the proper 10meter target offsets find the correct template for your weapon configuration. This target is also commonly used to zero ar15 pattern rifles. 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. 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. Magnified silhouette from the zero target above, with rings calibrated to nothing in particular. Dec 10, 2010 what range to zero your ar15 50 yards. 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. I have used the method so much that i created a target for my own use to support the process. Mar 17, 2016 one of the most popular battle sight zeros for the ar15 is the 50200. 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. Great for sighting in any rifle, pistol, shotgun, bow or air gun. Ill teach you how to zero an ar15 by taking you stepbystep.
The m16a2 300meter zero target will be used for 25meter zeroing with all weapon configurations. Click on a thumbnail and print the target from the popup pdf window. The 50 yard zero is a vanilla standard, as it suits almost everyone well. Arma dynamics recommends a 50 yard zero for your ar 15 rifle. Hang target so that the center cross is at the shooters eye level. Use this zero and you will be stunned at how simple hitting distant targets becomes. The targets simulate a 300 meter target, scaled to size. 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. We shouldnt need a special target if we know how far we move the point of impact per click. 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. 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. 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.
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. Unknown said i agree with this very well written article %. Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry about ar15. The ar15 military rifle zeroing worked for me and my own m4 rifle. It is good advice and i have a few rifles zeroed for 50 myself, but its not the best zero. The same target used by the military to zero the m16 rifle with a2 sights. 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. 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. Like the above, but with a larger black area for easier spotting.
Ensure printer scaling is set to either off or 100% for proper print dimensions on all targets. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. I invite your attention to this thread on another forum. The m16a2 25m zeroing target was made to sight in ar style rifles and the squares are counted for adjusting the sights. Obtaining a 200 m zero with m16 rifle and m4 carbine executive summary research requirement. 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. 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. All rifles and upper halves with sights installed from the factory are bore sighted to 25 yards. With the sights properly zeroed, selecting a specific sight setting for a specific distance is great for bulls eye target shooting. One of the alltime best ar15 25m300m zeroing targets is the free yes free printable, 25m ar15 zeroing target pdf. It is a very fast way to zero an ar15 which is very convenient for me since many of my. Arma dynamics recommends a 50 yard zero for your ar15 rifle. The same target used by the military to zero the m4.
The animation below shows how to zero your aimpoint sight using a standard zeroing target. The left target is very good for shooting small groups. I have only ever owned normal everyday rifle till i got my own ar 15. Set the sight to the 2 setting when shooting at a target known to be 200 meters away.
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. 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. It is good advice and i have a few rifles zero ed for 50 myself, but its not the best zero. 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. Many people go by the old military standby of zeroing for 100 yards.