How to shoot an Ar-15 w/ iron sights out to 800 yards | Easy method.

How to shoot an Ar15 with iron sights at long range is easier than you might think. Ar-15 Iron sights are extremely accurate when used properly. In this video, I will discuss and demonstrate my easy method that allows you to use ar-15 iron sights at any distance with the ammunition of your chosing. This system has allowed me to be confident in hitting IDPA size (18 x 30) targets out to 800 yards and 12 to 15 inch steel plates out to 567 yards.
Even if you wear glasses or contacts like I do, dont let your eyesight hold you back from enjoyment of hitting targets that most shooters only engage with magnified optics. I will give you my tips to overcome seeing your fuzzy sights.
I am not promoting, nor do I have any affiliation with, any of the manufacturers of products shown in this video.
All shooting is performed on a private, closed range on private property under controlled situations.
*No firearms or ammunition are offered for sale and I am not promoting for sale any firearms or ammunition shown in this video or video description.
*There are no links provided to sites where firearms, firearm parts or ammunition are available for sale.

[@PracticalAccuracy]

If you need help calculating ballistic solutions, click this link for my video on using a ballistic computer to calculate your firing solution for your Ar15's iron sights. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX6QfplqosSNhNk

[@MTIGROUP]

Good content, a lot of good information, thanks.

[@PracticalAccuracy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mcantu197]

great video. one thing on the zeroing settings: with a 20" barrel, for the 25m part, the rear sight should be at 8/3+1 (6/3+2 for the removable carry handle). then when you confirm at 300 you remove the +1 or +2. This is for 62gr ammo so it won't necessarily apply for heavier match ammo

[@PracticalAccuracy]

Thanks.

[@dirrrtydawg9772]

Nice video and beautiful A2.

[@rexromana]

This was useful, thank you

[@PracticalAccuracy]

Glad it was helpful! Give it a try and thanks for watching.

[@jclaxton78]

I can't see past 25 yards clearly LOL, the joys of being near-sighted.

[@charlesludwig9173]

You should be an outstanding iron sight shooter since near sightedness means you can easily remain focused on the from sight. If the target is too blurry just decrease the size of rear sight aperture. BTW, near sightedness is truly an asset to good iron sight shooting. I know, I am near sighted and it has helped me become a champion shooter.

[@jclaxton78]

@@charlesludwig9173 that's encouraging to hear and I wasn't aware of that. I'm a new shooter and I greatly prefer iron sights on my AR over red dots at the distances my eyes can see lol. Maybe because I'm old school and like reliabilty of iron sights. I wish I could chat more, it would be nice to have someone like you as a reference to help me out. Are you on Facebook?

[@PARR53]

Awesome!!

[@PracticalAccuracy]

Thanks!

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Wow Andy! 800 yards with open sights is amazing. All my rifles are scoped, so I have to ask; Doesn't the front sight blot out the target past 300 yds? And doesn't the 70-80 grain bullet in a 20 inch barrel go subsonic at 800 yards or so?

[@PracticalAccuracy]

with my elevation (1000 feet) and shooting black hills 77 gr TMK, I am subsonic just before 1000 yards. My front sight is 9 moa wide so it will completely cover the width of the target. the best I can describe it is the target looks like the tip of a pencil on top of my sight. In 2 weeks, I'll have some video of me shooting iron sights (ar15) out to 1000 yards.Thanks for watching.

[@aarondavis5535]

those sight at 2:20 can you still put a scope on that

[@hyper_t47]

What brands of Iron sights do you use with the elevation wheel?

[@PracticalAccuracy]

Rock River arms. tThanks for watching. hope it was helpful.

[@aga5979]

your wife is a great spotter!

[@righteousone8454]

It's impressive, but I guess kind of pointless when you can have the best kind of scopes now. Ease of use, but if you had to survive with just iron sights, you could

[@PracticalAccuracy]

Yes, a scope is what you want when it really matters. However, it is an amazing feeling hitting at distance with irons, but just not all that practical in the real world. Thanks for watching.

[@EEDad401]

I don't think it's pointless at all. If your scope breaks because you fell down or dropped the gun, you can still use iron sights.

[@charlesludwig9173]

Shooting iron at 800 yards is not at all impressive. All it takes is a target diameter big enough for the shooter to maintain an understanding of relationship between the target and front sight also known as a hold.

[@Prez16]

​@@charlesludwig9173 Another keyboard wannabe warrior who wants everybody to think their cool 😂😂😂 its pathetic

[@mail-qh2qc]

Do it again. If you can't repeat it then it doesn't matter.

[@PracticalAccuracy]

I repeat it here at 1000 yards. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moOTaaZvhdV_gsU I also repeat it here at 1000 yards. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn-5gmWvft-Mgbc

[@charlesludwig9173]

Not impressive at all. 1000 yard US Service Rifle Competition proves thousands can do it having some marksmanship training, mostly about countering wind and aiming strategies for low visibility targets.

[@cornbreaddiabetic4615]

Im sure you shoot out to 1000 yards in your computer chair while youtube surfing for videos

[@dtdlilcoold]

Lol pipe down boomer.