AK with Red Dot - Simple Zero - Run it like a Boss all the way to 300yds!

AK with Red Dot is very attractive idea for many since red dots don't add much of the weight and are extremely intuitive for the shooter. Here is very simple zero method for AK with the Red Dot and demonstration through the targets all the way to 300yds!
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[@Embermaker]

HAHAHA. Ula showing who's the boss at the end was priceless!

[@bullast2046]

Center mass… that was a great shot

[@noshowua8753]

You got a great camera, you can see the shock wave from the round as it travels. Wicked cool.

[@SharkByteOfficial]

I have never seen any other youtuber with this camera quality for gunshots... I wanna know what he's using

[@cfltitan]

Generally it’s not because of the higher quality camera. The key to seeing the vapor trail of a bullet (through spotting scope or camera) is to take it just a micro smidge out of focus. The object you’re sitting at shouldn’t be crystal clear but just ever so slight hazy.

[@SharkByteOfficial]

@@cfltitan great info 👍 thanks man

[@rickflag303]

It's a heat trail. Similar to what spotters see through their scopes. I only know this because of the old history Channel documentary about the Army's sniper school.

[@IHavAnAkimbonr]

@@SharkByteOfficial in pretty much all of TexasPlinking's long range videos you can see the heat trail. Cool stuff.

[@life1042]

Rob's haircut looks like the haircuts in the movie : Mad Max 2 Road Warrior. Love it ❤😃

[@jacob-tl3is]

Looks like a Street fighter character. M bison lol

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

Hahahaha, right?

[@jacob-tl3is]

@@AkOperatorsUnion “hell ya brother” -hulk hogan voice

[@chandima339]

its like mine ..but not mine . Vaas Montenegro!

[@chandima339]

@@AkOperatorsUnion Rob do you have original tula made AK 74 manufactured in 1981 ? man im dying to see that your hand !

[@Atravis02]

Rob, I'm loving this channel and these videos! I think the 300 meter target would have been a good spot for a conversation about mechanical limitations of a non-precision Rifle/Ammo and how your 2-3MOA rifle will naturally disperse rounds at that distance and how it shows up on the steel. It might help those who don't understand that they may get x (insert #) inches or more of dispersion at that distance and it has absolutely nothing to do with what they are doing on their end. I've been following you since the beginning and my original AKOU shirt is still worn around the house. I appreciate what you do!

[@talltale9760]

It’s pretty mind boggling how different 1 MOA 2 MOA and 3 MOA are at ranges exceeding 500 yards

[@fujimi715]

Ak was designed and intended for 300m on human size target so I'd say this performance and zero is good to go.

[@danielgreen6547]

@@talltale9760 That might be so, but most shooters in the States don't even have consistent access to ranges beyond 300 yards.

[@VxNemesis]

I think the shooter disperses more than the rifle, at least if it's a good rifle with good ammo. ak-103 with russian military or barnaul ammo is between 1 and 1.5 moa, the wind and the shooter have a much bigger impact at 300 than the rifle/ammo combo.

[@Atravis02]

@@VxNemesis I’ll agree that most rifles are more capable than their shooters. Do you have any good data to point to about the 1-1.5MOA claim that I can read? I find that highly unlikely and in my experience 2-4 MOA is more much realistic. I only have anecdotal evidence and can’t point you to hard data except my own experience but with that disclaimer I’ll share my thoughts. I own SGL’s, Arsenals, etc and routinely shoot out to 500 meters (not claiming consistent hits) with my AKs on man sized steel and I’m very dubious of any 1 MOA claim for an 7.62 AK with factory ammo. Now, the argument could be made as to my ability as a shooter but I have competed with good results and feel comfortable enough in my ability and knowledge to join the discussion but I am willing to learn what I don’t know. If you read some of the other comments on this video you may see that people think that impacting dead center at 300 with a 2-4MOA combat rifle (vs neck or belt line) is attributed more to skill than just the luck of what is essentially a 6-12” beaten zone you’ll understand the intent of my comment. Now of course the skill of the shooter lies in consistent sight alignment, sight picture, and firing the weapon without imparting movement. I’m talking about the inherent dispersion of the rounds and assuming the shooter is not a variable in this conversation. I think Rob could make a great educational video discussing MOA, how tolerances work and their effect on accuracy…etc. I believe if some of his audience had a better understanding it would show what he does is even more impressive than they thought.

[@Taoizmx39]

Good demonstration video! It really explained the reason behind why we zero 7.62x39s at 25yd for the practical use.

[@bige2259]

Rob has single handedly turned me into an ak fan . Love the channel

[@michaelslisher4652]

Loved the vid at 10:00 when you can actually see the round arcing into the target! Rob, keep providing banger content like this!

[@Yarmox]

Shows how hard these rounds hit too.

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Michael I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@AMXSShirt]

Good job. The haircut is First Sergeant approved incidentally. As a side note, I find myself at work saying “enough of the BS talk” significantly more than I used to. 🤣

[@caseymccormack2000]

That is a great Hair Cut Rob... Always great to see you shoot.

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

Hahahaha, right?!

[@mattbeatty611]

@@AkOperatorsUnion hey Rob , there's a new ak 47 out it's the dpms anvil forged ak47 you gonna run one thru the torture test would love to see how it does.thinking about getting one but would love to know how it does first.thanks

[@h-towncc1588]

Exceptional marksmanship at all ranges 👏Thank you AKOU for all the videos over the years.

[@billcarson7913]

Besides providing us with very informative and entertaining videos, Thanks Rob and Ula for being such good and friendly folks.

[@ExtremeUnction1988]

Get the whole family in on the fun! It would be great to see how different shooters do with different set ups!

[@Maddog29]

Thanks again Ula and Rob for all you do for us. We appreciate all y'all do for us especially in these days.

[@joecampbell606]

Shes gonna put you out of a job Rob Ski! She was dead center on that 300 yard target! Great video as always!

[@jjdd9995]

As a new AK user.. your videos helped me a lot.

[@Allen338LM]

I really like that you have the whole family involved in shooting

[@Ret2Play]

As a woman new to the hobby, it’s encouraging to see your wife and daughter shooting also 👍🏾😊

[@Klyce]

Hey Rob. Your wife shoots better than you at 300 yards!

[@schutendohkji548]

Great demo to prove that zeroing at 25yds for both the iron sight and the red dot as an initial condition setup works fine at designated distances without messing the sights (both the iron n red dot). The arching ballistic adjustment is expected on the POA. Thank you!

[@gregb1469]

It’s funny how we show combat effectiveness with poverty tier Steel cased ammo. AR guys are picking through a catalog of cases to find their 1 moa round their rifle likes lol.

[@tackytrooper]

Merely getting hits does not always translate to combat effectiveness. In terms of terminal performance, bimetal bullets have been shown in numerous tests to be underwhelming. That's the real downside of the cheap steel ammo.

[@gregb1469]

@@tackytrooper yeah we are all well aware that shit is underpowered. Still not standing in front of it.

[@tackytrooper]

@@gregb1469 It's not that I wouldn't use it for combat, just that it's the last thing I'd reach for if I was still alive after expending all M193.

[@wdixon27]

the funny thing is when looking at magazine tests of various akm's they typically run 3 different ammo brands to showcase the rifle, 2 gucci tier rounds and wolf, and its fun to watch the wolf almost always post a inch or so better than the gucci stuff

[@gregb1469]

@@wdixon27 lol wolf usually groups tighter at 100yards than match shit. Which is weird because the velocity bullet to bullet is usually much lower than advertised and like 70fps difference

[@jacktemp6071]

Great video! Thank you so much for all your doing. God bless you and your family, and keep bringing this great videos

[@mcantu197]

One this about using that M4 target for zeroing a red dot: When zeroing a red dot on an M4 at 25m, the point of impact is supposed to be 1.5 squares (1.4cm) below the point of aim

[@509Gman]

Only with 5.56.

[@hwi7114]

Thanks Rob, excellent informational video, and Ula has that camera work on point.

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

And she shoots better than me! 😀

[@gapster46]

@@AkOperatorsUnion Yes she does. ;)

[@hwi7114]

@@AkOperatorsUnion I don't know about that, I've seen plenty of footage of your long range shooting, but she is a hell of a shot, for sure better than me.

[@zroberts02]

Literally perfect video. I only wish you would have shown the second POA/POI distance. It seems to be around 200 yds or so, making that a 25/200 yd zero? Those holds at 100/150 are pretty drastic though I would think.

[@rickflag303]

Rob!!! I love these videos. We need an SKS zero video though. I know you have the ak pattern zero videos but we need SKS video. Please ☺

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

Biggest hurdle for new AK owners is the most basic thing. How to and where to zero. I send everybody to these reference videos. It’s one thing to explain holdovers and unders but visual aids Rob uses keeps it simple

[@jamesshumate782]

I would stick with the 24y/200m Zero. Set rear Leaf sight to 200m. Zero rifle at 24 YARDS with preferred ammunition. Step back to desired distance, set rear leaf sight and confirm zero.

[@bombsawaylemay770]

@@jamesshumate782 simple stupid method that works

[@rickflag303]

@@jamesshumate782 why 24 as opposed to 25?

[@jamesshumate782]

@@rickflag303 Just call it 7.62x39 magic. Simple explanation is the round crosses your Line of Site at 24 YARDS going up and 200 METERS coming down. So to zero at 24 Yards is the same as zeroing the rifle at 200 Meters but way easier and removes human error and some environmental factors. (and lots of walking)

[@cleckler71]

Always love your squared away content!

[@johndennis6253]

Thanks, Rob, you have a great way of explaining things, simple and easy.

[@DRay-or4tc]

The 25 yd Zero is a winner for 7.62 X 39. I’ve used it for a few years. It’s good to 300 yds as you demonstrated, I just need to remember the holds at 250/300.

[@DRay-or4tc]

@@mikebastiat Yes. At 200 I'm 2.4" High, 250 is 2.75" Low, 300 is 11.3" Low.

[@yipeeiaye]

Ha! You are one of my new Fav people to watch...Got my first AK after wanting one for years and learning tons from you! Thnx!

[@wldtrky38]

Got behind on Robs uploads, so I'm catching up today. I really appreciate the time Mr and Mrs Robski put into the channel !! I bought a Primary Arms Gen 3, 3x Prism optic (from AKOU store) and mounted it on my Galil Ace 7.62x39 rifle. Life has a way of changing priorities, so I have not had the time to sight it in. 25 yards is where I always start, with any optic, so this is just another video from Rob that fits perfectly ! The range I use at present has 25, 50, and 100 yard set targets. Minute of man, vs. MOA is my primary concern using bulk ammo (vs. my hunting handloads) Should be good to go once I can GET TO THE RANGE! Thanks Rob, for everything 👍👍

[@saiga12forme88]

Love your videos, thanks for taking the time to do them.

[@thecleverconquistador2284]

Man I can honestly say I enjoy watching your gun videos over other channels. I love the commentary and your camera shots are always creative and top notch! Thanks for your credible information and skills Rob and Ula. Keepem coming bro. 🤘🏻🇨🇱💯

[@belladacademento2511]

Another very informative video . Well done. Time to sight in the red dot on my Romanian Wasa10 at 25 yards. Keep up the good work...

[@thomasschrein7584]

Good shot Ula! I love seeing the vapor trail when you shoot, great camera work.

[@johnburrows1179]

I run optics on my ARs. But on my AK I use iron sights only and she’s perfect out to 200 yards. I love my Zastava. I have all surplus Russian furniture on her and a few Bakelite mags and she’s a beauty. I don’t want to ruin her looks with some ugly optic and mount. Just my choice. Great channel Rob. So glad I found you

[@Catgat37]

I understand that on certain models. I however bought the Archangel stock Zastava, and I think a 512C will only add to her beauty.

[@johnburrows1179]

@@Catgat37 I agree

[@SharkByteOfficial]

Just in time... just got home from picking up my first AK

[@RARufus]

Welcome to the club! I think you’ll enjoy it. AKs are classics of the firearms world.

[@SharkByteOfficial]

@@RARufus thanks! I have most my mods ready for install too so Im super excited to shoot this bad boy. Just waiting on my grip/forend to arrive and then Im set.

[@jacobkeltz3584]

Recently finished building an AK and glad for this vid since idk how to use it well atm

[@richardturk7162]

Well done Rob.

[@shawnhorning2125]

I like iron sights but I should get a optic.

[@USMC-1911]

Getting ready to go pick up my first AK , like I need another rabbit hole to go down I have a feeling its going to get expensive.

[@hinnyhinhin9498]

This is the info I’ve been looking for. Thank you.

[@AK-47.762]

I used the Soviet Arms Rear Sight Picatinny Mount. I absolutely love it.

[@jimihenedrixson7568]

Good video, I still prefer the 35 yard zero especially if you live east of the Mississippi. Out to 200 yards you are on, around 3 inches high in between (better than 7 inches IMO with the 25 yard) and you're about a foot low at 300, 2 foot for 350 and 3 foot for 400 yards. Dont get many shots past 200 in Eastern part of the country unless it's a range or your on a fire break/power line cut.

[@nikolausphillips]

It's 36 yards

[@jimihenedrixson7568]

@@nikolausphillips no, its 35. You might be thinking of the AR/556 36 yard zero. I'm talking about the 762x39 35 yard. ETA: 762x39 35/200 yard, 556 36/300 yard

[@nikolausphillips]

@@jimihenedrixson7568 I was !

[@zroberts02]

I was just gonna mention that. I was confusing it with a 38m zero. I thought it put you on at like 150 though. Either way it does seem to have less dramatic holds in between those distances than the 6"-7" he had here.

[@mananaVesta]

This is different for every weapon. Height over bore plays a big role. For my .223 AK it is 38m/200m. At 100m I'm 6cm high.

[@brianfeeney9493]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL AKOU ........ Timely Advice for the Future !!! ❤️🇺🇸✨🙏🏻💫

[@Desirambo47]

Always enjoy watching your videos Rob and the first time I saw your sidekick Ula :-). Very informative and entertaining demonstration.

[@ltribley]

Thank you. Just what I needed. Wonder if you could have a guest on to discuss changes in eyesight after cataract surgery and how that might affect targeting and red dot, scope setup. I would think other "old timers" might have similar issues and it's rarely discussed online. After dual cataract surgery my parallax changed no longer allowing me to sight with both eyes. My solution was a Primary Arms 2.5 ACSS w/diopter prism red dot for use on my Kalashnikov-USA Vitayz, Romanian AK-47, and test on my Kalashnikov Saiga-12. It works perfectly for me, allowing targeting with both eyes open and stay cognizant of my surroundings. Because it has an incredible eye relief, I can use it both as a 1x and 2.5x interchangeably with no adjustments. A diopter is a must and the ACCS adds to accuracy at almost every distance and weather condition. Helpful resources to improve targeting: 1) The US Army "Rifle and Carbine" technical manual, May 2016, doc TC 3-22.9 [+ w/lots of info for CQB and competition], and 2) US Army Reserve Marksman, "Improving Rifle Zero Ranges". FY 2019 2nd Quarter. Search for both as PDF files. They are easily found and I was afraid KZbin would delete the actual links.

[@devastator1488]

Hi, Rob Ski!!! I started missing you and your videos! Very nice and informative as always! Best regards from Russia!

[@emantsrifemantsal6844]

I from Armenia! I love Russia man! We can be brothers!

[@kramotakra]

always a hoot to see Rob shoot he's a sniper so we know he pushes the ak to its mechanical accuracy

[@mustangsalley113]

The no b.s. live TV shots are the best. Love the videos keep up the good work.

[@JohnnyUtah71]

This was a FANTASTIC practical video. Thanks Rob.

[@wcsdiaries]

I love that Ola can shoot too!

[@jarzu3555]

got my Zenitco parts and got my red dot finally on my Saiga-103 and I zeroed my rifle at this range today ,works like a charm

[@davelpz3340]

Oh man o man! I just ordered a couple of these Rs regulate PA combos from your store! Thanks for the quick shipping, haven’t had a chance to sight in yet.

[@aguilayserpiente]

Fine instruction and acting, Mr. Union.

[@henrikchristensen6314]

Good to see both of you infront of the lens. Good vid. Thx

[@ericwitt4586]

I love your videos I’m an ak owner and mine has a red dot sight too !

[@chrisbagidney152]

Thanks so much. I literally just did this with red dot using iron sight zero video 3 days ago!

[@elmasomenos8704]

Rob "lets start at 25yds.....im moving on to 900yds" Ski

[@girthybrowns4489]

😂🤙🏼

[@rscott3387]

Thank U for this vid ! Just added green dot to my AK last week, and needed help sighting it in.

[@ocalalightshows]

She rocked that center triangle at 300y !! Awesome. You did good too. lol

[@rickm4295]

This is turning in to my favorite channel and I shoot AR's.

[@4pitts1burgh28]

Lol Ula bangs the 🔺️ in 1 shot. You guys are the best.

[@brucefortman766]

Olga got center mass loved it

[@MadViper92]

This just goes to show that the AK is definitely the best weapon for 300 yards and closer. That was with dirt cheap ammo. You can expect to see about 50% tighter groups with premium ammo. Bottom line is that rifle is accurate enough within 300 yards, it's like a tank, and won't jam on you.

[@tlrinc2343]

Ula finishes with the best shot of the day

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

Seen a deer at 250 yards. Sks on battle sights , fmj . Belt buckle hold on the deer belly inlign with his arm. Shot once and the deer fell. Good shooting sks and very good deer meat. One shot one kill.

[@CountryboyBOB]

Got the primary arms 3x prism sight from you today sighted in easy hits 200yards planning on pushing out further you have made shooting my AK THE BEST in my collection. Thanks for your service and the information.

[@DixieLiving]

We knew you were but now know Ula is a shooter - not just a pretty face!

[@samkelley7367]

Well done Rob, just installed a red dot and in less than 15 rds., I am good to go to at 300.

[@johnburrows1179]

Best gun channel on KZbin 👏👏👏👍👍

[@rufusrizzo78]

I like these videos a lot! I love the range you're on!

[@jackjackjack51]

She nailed it bullseye!

[@1.forestrunner]

We want to see more of Ula shooting, looks like she knows what she is doing!

[@BasicMacik]

Perfectly timed video just as i’m about to sight in my red dot on my Midwest Industries mount 🤙🏼

[@kimgodwin3284]

That was awesome.. And what a shot at the end center mass.. Like a pro

[@alu.304]

Ula is a Unit. Great job Ski Family 💪🏻👊🏻

[@Eralen00]

7:02 so cool how you can see the trail of the bullet!

[@claudio9932]

Excellent video. I have tons of fun using a red dot on my AK or AR-47 cheap set up. 200 is my limit. Can’t see a thing further than that :)

[@kennybaker16]

Thank you so much Rob and Ula

[@johnjordan7650]

Ula did some great shooting there. I think she deserves her VEPR back.

[@dronepilot260rc]

Wow that's good. I've had mixed results with red dot on my wasr10

[@michaelgrimm2388]

Great vid and very timely. Need to zero my RMR on my Sam7k. Now I know I'm doing a 25yd zero. Love the vids brother , keep em coming.

[@sungpumaroofingrestoration2748]

I following you for a while.. Love the videos man.. And you acsent makes them unique keep it up.

[@gapster46]

Enjoy the fact that you can do what ever you want with your hair as the day will come when you will wish you still Had hair. ;) Your wife shows us who’s boss with an AK and red dot.

[@maryspeight2840]

Well brother, I guess we saw the best shooter at the end, lol. You guys are great. Cheers !! Guy Speight

[@smokeu600]

Love that vapor trail on the last shot 👍🏻

[@stevenaylor5163]

Nice hit Ula, In the triangle! Love the channel.

[@thomasnelson2463]

Ulla's a darn good shot too!

[@rationalmind6362]

Thanks for another great video 👍🙂

[@717Chris]

Thanks rob for all you do for us ak guys

[@GarrettLucasWV]

Excellent image quality for the video. Nice work!

[@mr.kalash7555]

FRIDAY AKOU VIDEO! HELL YEAH!

[@gdvan01]

Thanks as always, Rob!

[@earthborn8385]

well done!

[@Agorizer]

Upgraded platform is sweet!

[@craigstechschulte5036]

Way totally awesome! Wonderful content.

[@domingomercado8340]

Awesome video, thanks, and God bless.

[@leonardopertoldi]

hi Rob, congratulations for the video, I am writing to you from Italy, in a few days the Zastava PAP G will arrive from Serbia, unfortunately I see that the sled only mounts on the front, my question is, can I put a red dot anyway or is it too far ahead? and if I can which one do you recommend? sorry for my english, thank you, it's nice to see your passion and humility in explaining. Thank you

[@mdhargis]

Rob, what are your thoughts on zeroing the 5.45? Would you still recommend a 25 yard zero and use just use different hold overs compared to the 7.62? Thank you. I appreciate the content.

[@MrBigChops]

I Wanna know too

[@braininavatnow9197]

What could be better than AK with red dot? My AK with red dot and three power flip to side magnifier and back up peep sight. It works well but I wouldn't want to throw it into the pond overnight or drag it around on the ground. Can't help but noticing how much less ammo Rob is using these days.