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Zeroing Target – 50/200 Yard Zero at 10 Yards
You may remember Frank Proctor’s method for achieving a 50/200 yard zero at 10 yards with your AR-15 that was mentioned here a few months ago. I have been putting it to good use. It is a very fast way to zero an AR-15 which is very convenient for me since many of my carbines are in a constant state of flux as I try various items for review.
I have used the method so much that I created a target for my own use to support the process. It is a simple target with a 1.9″ grid and two dots. The black dot represents your point of aim. The gray dot is 1.9″ below your point of aim (POA) and represents your point of impact (POI). This makes it easy to achieve the POA/POI relationship necessary to achieve the rough 50/200 yard zero at 10 yards.
Of course, it is best to refine your zero at distances greater than 10 yards. You should always check your zero at the actual zero distance when possible but this will get you close. I should also note that this is somewhat dependent on the height of your optic. 1.9″ should get you close for the typical height over bore of an AR-15 optic.
I highly recommend that you review Frank Proctor’s video on this zeroing method and my brief comments on how it worked for me before attempting it. It is a simple method but there are some caveats you will want to keep in mind.
You can click here to access the PDF. Be sure to print at “actual size”.
UPDATE: If you want to save even more time on the range, consider using this target for bore sighting at home. It works well because of the compressed distance for which it is designed to be used. Most people can find a 10 yard (30 feet) line of sight in their home. Just align your optic on the black dot and bore sight on the gray dot.
UPDATE 2: It may go without saying but this target can also be used to fine-tune your zero at a greater distance. If everything goes well with your initial work at 10 yards, you can then use the black dot to check your zero at 50 or 200 yards since it should be relatively free of impacts.
I prefer to check the zero at 50 yards quickly and then check again at 200 on a new target when possible. Keep in mind that, at 100 yards, your point of impact will be above the black dot if your point of aim is the black dot.
UPDATE 3: I receive multiple emails weekly about this target and its effectiveness with various other calibers and rifles. In the case of other calibers, the target will likely work but may require more fine tuning when you are able to shoot at distance (50 yards would be good, 200 would be better). If you want to be sure, you will have to put your numbers into a ballistic calculator or give it a try.
The image shown is not to scale. Use the PDF version.
Simulated Distance Dry Fire Target
I used to have a printable dry fire target that showed silhouette targets scaled to various yardages. It was useful for practicing sight alignment from various shooting positions as well as just seeing approximately what your sights/red dot will look like on a target at distance. I misplaced the file and spent far too much time looking for a replacement that would work with across-the-room distances before giving up, doing some math, and making my own. I figured that if this type of target was useful to me, it might be useful to you, too.
The target is meant to be placed 10 feet from your eye so it can be used in a very compact space. The silhouettes are based on an 18″ width torso and simulate distances of 50, 100, 200, and 300 yards. Force yourself to use realistic holds on the targets based on the yardage and your zero for best training value. This target works best with red dot sights and iron sights due to the difficulty in focusing magnified optics at 10 feet. Of course, all safety rules and dry fire precautions apply.
Click here or click the image below to access the PDF file. Be sure to print it in landscape orientation or the scale will be off.
If you wish to make your own target to better fit your needs, the math used to scale targets is simple:
(Actual Target Width in Inches/Simulated Distance in Yards) x Actual Distance in Yards = Simulated Target Width in Inches
UNITY Tactical joins TNVC at Telluric Group
You may have done some cool things this week but you probably didn’t use a bunch of cool Unity Tactical gear and TNVC night vision at Telluric Group‘s amazing low light capable training facility.