How To Zero your Riflescope in 3 Shots

[@walterrichards4362]

Yesterday, I spent $60. OUT THE DOOR AT A PAWN SHOP! Today I googled and came up with your 3shot zero instruction. I have NEVER been able to zero a rifle scope in my life...on my own! Today in just 7 shots my Used GAMO SHADOW WHISPER I am on the 1cent diameter improvised target at a hair over 10 yards to adjust the GAMO SCOPE. The last 4 of the 10 shots useing Premier Destroyer 7.4gr pointed .177 pellets were all inside that circle. The squirrels in my pecan tree are headed to the frying pan!! Thank you for simple and easy instructions!

[@gboutdoors5198]

dont use pointed pellets use crosman hollow points dont ever use pointed pellets they are a gamic and shoot really bad

[@felipeninja3235]

Haven't had a chance to test if it holds zero, but mounts just fine and has nice clear glass. Centered vertically true to a plumb line with the crosshairs which is always a plus!It's a great kzbin.infoUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope. There's no parallax adjustment or focus ring, so may be limited to 3-7x, have to see how it is on the range. Also be aware that the rings are "look through" so you can still use irons, but they are really tall if you only intend to use the optics. On a 22LR no biggie since I'm not shooting competitions or worried about a hard cheek press. Will boresight and range test, if all goes well, I'll leave it at that!

[@flytelaw1]

Thank you Matt for demonstrating how easy "0" stop setting is and zeroing the Element products can be...cheers and hope to see the next video soon...:-)

[@jacquesprinsloo9350]

The clicks of those turrets tho😍

[@joracer1]

One shot zero...1st. shoot at 35 yards while aiming at center target dot...2nd hold rifle at center target. 3rd turn dials to line up with the bullet hole. 4thly you are done... 1 shot zero... you can do this at any distance you want rifle zeroed. Note at 100 yds you may need a 4'x4' target. Done this many times works 100%. If you do this with a stationary rifle while dialing the turrets there's no need to even take a confirmation shot.

[@michaell397]

Yes it does. Works very well. Wish I could pick up a Helix but guess I just stick with my trusty Zeiss. ;

[@noro305]

You're the G.o.aT

[@vicpal57]

Matt, GREAT video of the way to get the optic adjusted. I bought a Helix for my air rifle , loved it, so had to get two more for my rimfire CZ and centerfire 6.5 CM caliber AR. OUTSTANDING optics!

[@mr_evil_overlord5]

Nice video! Never thought of looking through the bore. Clever idea.

[@sirich7751]

Bore sighted my weatherby vanguard in the basement at 25 feet. I was on paper at 50 yards. Still took about 7 rounds to be zeroed at 100 yards. But bore sighting works! Used those little colored round stickers to create points of reference.

[@northballistics]

My Helix hits the road today from Airgun Source Canada... can't wait!!!!

[@M3pcp]

Doing that way in every PCP I made since 2016. nice video bro

[@stephj765RS]

Can't wait for mine either. I've got a brand new FX that needs a scope :) Will be an Helix. I understand that the lenses are of a lower quality than in the Titan. But I'll use adjustable mounts to keep it close to the optical zero at 50m and have a clear poa.

[@ElementOptics]

The lens “quality” is the same, but the Titan has lanthanide glass in the objective lens assembly which improves perceived image quality.

[@h.budisuryadi3046]

Okay Matt, thank you very much for the explanation for zeroing the air rifle, I have also seen a similar explanation given by Roelf, okay I will apply it on the field ...... thank you

[@boblambert1102]

follow-up. I have a sightmark wraith day/night vision scope. Go to sight-in, set caliber, bullet weight, set up to shoot. You will notice standard cross hair plus red "X". Take your shot at 25 yards. Put the cross hair "X" on bull's eye, move red "X" to bullet hole, hit "ok". You are now "zeroed". I DO take the second shot for "piece of mind", but you should be very close at 100 yards. Been there, done that.

[@johnnybenny5562]

Great video and excellent information. Thanks so much for shedding light on how to adjust the scope.

[@gordonloessl2822]

I've been trying on my Sporterized Mauser. Getting closer, but my shoulder is taking a beating. Cheers from Canada🇨🇦

[@christoFlair777]

Excellent information!!!

[@rikertvonfulton16]

Beautiful wood on that rifle.

[@cwftft4273]

24 year Infantry soldier, so i was on the range a few times. 3 rnd zero, nah! no chance, even when boresighting. If you said 5, i’d believe you.

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

It's very possible if you're a good shot.

[@charlesludwig9173]

I'll see your 3 and do it in two. All it requires is being able to call the first shot as going on call, then sight adjustment sight as needed.

[@ElementOptics]

Absolutely. But more data is never a bad thing, and a confirmation shot for peace of mind is worth it😄

[@charlesludwig9173]

@@ElementOptics No doubt and a novice shooter is wise to shoot 5 rounds discounting bad shots produced as a result of shooter error. BTW, back in 2003 I brought an iron sight 6.5/284 to the opening 600-yard Match of US NRA National Long-Range Championships. It was the first 600-yard event for that rifle. In other words, I went to the firing line without a no-wind ZERO for 600-yard distance. So, in prep period I laid the rifle out on seat of shooting stool and bore sighted, thereafter adjusting sight for elevation based on ballistics drop table. Upon hearing "you may commence firing when targets appear" I held hard and called my shot "right-in-there". Since it was indeed right-in-there, a pinwheel X, I decided to go for record. My next 6 shots were 12 o'clock ten ring hits, even though I was adjusting elevation downward about a half minute per shot. Of course, my nemesis was increasing barrel temperature which did not become consistent until my 7th round for record. When I finished my 20-round string of fire I discovered I shot a 200 clean with 14 X ring hits, which was good for a 4th place finish. Thing is I wonder now "what if" what if I had taken some more sighter shots to warm up my barrel to a consistent temperature? As I recall the 1st place shooter shot a 200 X 17.

[@juanmiguellerose4015]

Hello Matt. I think it would be usefull a red dot in the center of the reticle. Congratulations for your work from Argentina, South America.

[@northballistics]

I think these reticles are fantastic...

[@michaelirizarry5037]

explained so simple. thank you

[@feliperibas6985]

beautiful class, Matt

[@MenardRebelRiders]

Can't wait for my element titan scope to come in. These scopes look really well built. Great video and hi from Texas

[@northballistics]

Im sure you'll be happy with it!

[@the.original.throwback]

Good video. Clearly explained. Jess

[@ElementOptics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Chris-yz4xt]

Thank you for showing this I really need the help

[@ZebraActual]

Beautiful rifle.

[@stevenrowe5047]

great demonstration thank you. now say i have turned my turrets. how do i make sure that i am starting with the recital in the center. do i rotate the turret all the way down then go all the way up then put it in the middle position? my zero stop came adjusted to stop with the truant ail the way at the bottom. thank you for your time.

[@williamgargoyle9721]

Excellent

[@okrambo]

i shoot one time ! then move my scope to the bullet hole while holding crosshair on center.. ..been doing this for over 20 years..

[@johnblackbird7523]

Thanks for the video

[@bompobompo]

Hi Matt, is it not the other way around @ 4:49 3.4 mrad up and 2.7 mrad left?Also does it mean that this is how u turn the turrets or is the vector of how much ur off aim, which would mean u turn 3.4 mrad down and 2.7 mrad right.Thanks.

[@ladamyre1]

After zeroing my Sig Saur BDX scope, the rangefinder it came with sends the ballistic data for the bullet to the scope and a little light on the reticle indicates the bullet drop for that distance. Before I get to my stand, I use my phone to find the bullet and send it's data to the rangefinder. If there's much wind I can plug an estimate for that into the system as well. When my spotter sees the boar, he lines up the cross-hairs on the rangefinder and pushes the button, sending the data to the scope. All I have to do then is line up the light on the reticle(s) with the target and pull the trigger to put 165 grains of death into the boars brain. He'll drop like a wet dishrag.

[@neelsmuller3716]

Very nice, but what did you pay for that combination, there is a huge difference in price and optics between your system and this Helix 2 Nd focal plane. You can not compare the two( not saying you are, but why then mentioning it here)

[@charliepetricone8974]

So, here's my issue. When moving the up or down turret the reticle moves left to right. The left to right reticle moves up or down. Strange but if that works for sighting in and adjusting while shooting I'm fine with it.

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

You can get lasers that are the same caliber as your rifle, so when chambered it shows close to where the bullet will hit. Makes it very easy to closely zero without spending a single round!

[@blade420playElite]

Only good for close shots. Gravity and all that🤣🤣

[@User_Brandon]

When you went to fire after did the bullet land exactly where the laser showed it would? What distance were you trying to sight in at?

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

@@User_Brandon It was off by an inch at 25 yards, but this is really nice if you put on a new optic!

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

@@blade420playElite It's really just nice for new optics so the first shot is on paper. And with 5.56, you want the 25 yd zero.

[@nileshdarweshwar8262]

i am using precihole nx 200 air gun which scope is good for this air gun

[@واي]

very nice video thanks what is the name of weapon and how much cost please

[@henryecheverria239]

Gracias felicitaciones y siempre adelante

[@daniellimon8948]

im a subscriber of your channel...very informative video review of helix scope, how i wish to have one someday for my locally made airgun.. i have a scope but its an immitation..😊not original.. thanks for sharing...

[@pestcontrolservice8653]

Hi Matt I have a question Iff I zero my Element Titan on 25 meter I just buy it and the weather is very bad but I like to no how much space I have to dial up to 150 meter or I need to make the zero then on 50 meters Thanks for your time

[@anthonyteagle6099]

Just ordered my helix cannot wait

[@Music-lx1tf]

I actually qualified from army basic with an unsighted rifle. Just got out of hospital and saw my M14 for the first time. Never sighted in but I managed to qualify.

[@frans9344]

good info... thanks...

[@dukeman7595]

Did you shoot the lion in the background?

[@stevenslavicek9711]

When can we buy these scopes in Australia? I have made inquiries to Element optics still no word.

[@ElementOptics]

We are working hard to get set up with a dealer there!

[@bigearl8687]

That black ring that you removed ,you did not replace. Do you have to or not have 2 replace it?

[@daveyJ213]

Hey, Matt. I have my brand new Helix scope mounted, but being a beginner shooter, my first shot was not even in the ball park. Question: where should the turrets be on the first shot? I am assuming windage and elevation should be a zero? Is 50 yards okay for my first zeroing attempt? I am shooting a RAW HM1000X Chassis. Right now just trying to get on paper. Frustrating. Also, any tips on getting a clear and centered look through the scope's sight window? Thanks for all you do.

[@Smoothy38]

Start at 25 yards

[@kelleyknapp1499]

Why can't I bore sight the gun, and then secure the gun on the bench, then take one shot at the bullseye, then adjust the sights to be dead center of the first hole and then aim for the bullseye and bingo, two shot sigh in?

[@ernestgtipping3313]

Hi Matt, This may be a stupid question to some but do you take your measurement from the centre off the scope turret.? please Cheers Tippo..UK.

[@jawadmajeedahmed6933]

Get it!

[@YuriandiHunter]

Nice vidio👍

[@ramanowallace3482]

I need to know why does scopes when the errorws say turn left they turn right and just the opposite

[@Nikonik66]

#1 Question that almost no video is specific about. When you make click adjustments, are you trying to move the cross hairs to the point of impact or point of impact to the cross hairs?

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

crosshairs to point of impact

[@DursunCoskun-mm5xz]

4:50 sn 2.7 mrad left 3.4 mrad up olması gerekmiyor mu

[@nsboost]

I’d think a FFP scope would be best no?

[@umerzadtanha7666]

Good broo

[@JoshTheFlyGuy]

Hello, I just purchased this scope and having a hard time getting it sighted in. Should I just completely remove the zero stop initially on both elevation and windage when sighting. I plan on using my rifle for hunting so I’m confused on how I would adjust from 25yard - 100yards or more. Any tips? Thanks in advance!

[@ElementOptics]

Yes you would need to remove the zero stop. We have done a video on zeroing a scope, so that might be helpful!

[@JoshTheFlyGuy]

@@ElementOptics lol for the past few days been re-watching both videos to get a better understanding. I got the scope zeroed in for 25. Trying to find a way to save the numbers at 50 -100+ yards so I can make the adjustments on the go. Thanks for the videos though!

[@fb-gu2er]

The rufol

[@peterpatterson6593]

How your colours change

[@JonathanJulbe]

So much infoooo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sirvozelo1]

In mine I can't remove the bolt.

[@fraserwood3314]

My mate is a sniper, he zerod his scope with 2 shots, the 3rd shot dropped a deer the next day.

[@duogahduc78duog44]

Hi . I'm in Vietnam. I want to buy one of your viewfinders, can you?

[@GmanfromTexas]

Why do you take off the zero again??? I have a Nikon Prostaff, do I have to take off the zero on it? Thanks

[@ElementOptics]

Do you mean the zero stop? Many scopes don’t have zero stop mechanisms. You probably don’t have to worry about this step:)

[@rickycamerino9928]

price

[@joegalea608]

My helix windage turret is not free to move on both sides the same 😡

[@jevoncooper295]

hi there what are their prices

[@achitamo]

Damn, I thought that was Bill Murray.

[@zaidyafai5556]

Good morning Matt I just meet u in my dream last night ! You was shooting somewhere I called Gerhard u just look at me and smiling I was like sorry Matt Matt .😀 I was plz can u help me to sat up my gun I will pay u $500 and u said okay I was so happy . The Reason of my dream I just love ur videos days and night . So I just Just received my fx impact 35 call from uta and the element helix scope But I struggling with my scope tape tutorial adding info to the app strelok pro .

[@countrymanrandylewis8463]

XD BRO THATS SICK

[@xxslimshady90xx69]

Does it matter what your magnification is at while zeroing your rifle?

[@MrMojo271]

Yes

[@ccdmain]

its sfp or ffp sir ?

[@kelpmoore7851]

Everytime he say "Raffle" every Americans drink a shot!

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*INTERESTING, HOWEVER, MY LEUPOLD SCOPE AFTER THREE SHOTS, IN ZEROING THE SCOPE, THE FOLLOWING THREE SHOTS WERE ALL TOUCHING IN THE CENTER, WHICH MEANS THE QUALITY OF THE SCOPE CONTRIBUTES 99% OF THE ACCURACY.* *THE NEXT TIME AT THE RANGE, IT HADN'T MOVED AND WERE STILL WITHIN 1/16TH OR LESS APART!* *THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUALITY IN OPTICS!!*

[@tonyhenry7089]

Good video Matt lover you scope but l think they are over priced

[@northballistics]

It's all relative.

[@oldArmyVet]

Just shoot then dial the scope to the hole you just made then shoot again your going to be dang close

[@BirdWhisperer46]

It makes my hair stand on end when people slap or touch a scope on a rifle. Even a light touch can be enough to make it off.

[@MrMojo271]

You better look at getting better mounts

[@BirdWhisperer46]

@@MrMojo271 Mounts are fine but my scopes all cost under $100.

[@danielandersson7485]

rimfire: only 15 m /yards distance?? @ 4:04

[@s.b.r.8726]

Oops. You forgot to explain how to sight in the rifle... which direction to turn the knobs left right up down. Etc... lol

[@samzach2057]

After bore sighting my rifle, if I can get on paper I can zero it with 1 shot. A second shot will verify zero.

[@timhofstetter5654]

But... this assumes that you've already tuned your handloads. It doesn't work worth a crap with a new rifle or if you aren't already intimately familiar with your ammunition.

[@ElementOptics]

If its a brand new rifle, you’ll probably have to break the barrel in a bit before you can accurately zero anyway. But getting as close as possible will still help, I guess!

[@timhofstetter5654]

@@ElementOptics I've... actually... never had to break in any new rifle I've bought. Button rifling doesn't leave any residue or burrs anywhere, and there are few rifles today that aren't button-rifled.

[@sarahconner9433]

Real men center sight in 1shot

[@kiwicam6419]

This video shows the problem I have with the Helix, but doesn't explain how to FULLY reset the zero. Your scope here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3Iq4GYmqqgY7M is now set to -1 MRAD which is not zero. In my case I'm closer to +1 MRAD with the Wildcat Mk3 and Elements High rings. How do I reset the turret housing so it sits on the zero horizontal line? ie how do I undo a full rotation of the turret? The manual doesn't explain this, but surely a lot of people will be in this situation.

[@ElementOptics]

If I’m understanding you correctly, you are asking about the revolution indicator lines? These indicate where the turret sits in relation to the optical center, not to your zero. In other words, you can’t reset it yourself, but it is there to help you visualise where you are in term of the entire travel range of the the turret.

[@kiwicam6419]

@@ElementOptics Yes, you understand correctly. If you dial to say 8 MRAD which is more than 1 revolution, it would seem like a useful marker to know that I was on 8 instead of 2 without having to dial all the way back to my zero stop which adds unnecessary wear and tear. Otherwise, just memorizing which line is zero for the scope. My zero is roughly 1 revolution. Maybe there is a better solution. Thanks for the explanation.

[@michaell397]

There is a faster, easier technique that is an old powder burner bench rest technique. On a steady bench. shoot one shot. Without moving the rifle from the original sighting point, dial the cross hair to intersect the point of impact. Now shoot three shots to verify the setting or to see if any minute adjustment needs to be done. No math, no guessing, fast and low ammo usage to zero. Sounds simple right? How can it be so simple?. In a word, you now have the poi where the poi of aim is. Nice NO? ;

[@igoranisimov6549]

That is only a method of sighting a rifle. Zeroing a scope it is more like fing a reference "zero" of a scope that was just mounted to the rifle. Imagine that the first shot could not be found on the paper at all. Sometimes new scope can be way off. Boresighting is a good starting point.

[@dmo848]

That's the way I taught myself to sight in the scope. Works every time. If a cheap gun shoots all over. I learned about locktite blue on the screws.

[@boblambert1102]

It can be done in 2 shots. With the right scope it can be done in 1 shot. I have done it.

[@LongRange_]

2.7 left & 3.4 up not 2.7 up & 3.4 left Sorry, You made a mistake

[@norm5431]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍍🍍🤙🏽

[@craigme3014]

pretty sure that is 4 shots. but thankyou.

[@kevinsmith3069]

A lot of “raffle” in this video

[@riggsaventurado4237]

Raffle

[@vintageguitarz1]

And I can tell you how in less than 3 sentences the USAF Spl Ops Wing way: from a secured bench rest, keep moving the cross hairs towards the impact point on the target . If you can't zero in 3 shots, you're an idiot. Capt ret USAF 20th SOS, 27th Spl Ops Wing, Nam 1970-73, 20 years in.

[@tonynewcombe9075]

Scrap off that background music !, it’s just annoying! ! .

[@Cronoviajero]

You are of any help.

[@austincompton7662]

3 shots. 7 minutes.