How to Sight In a Red Dot on your AR

[@TheWeatherbuff]

Considering I'm one of those idiots who bought a red-dot without knowing anything about them, this was extremely helpful. Now I have something to do at the range today. Thank you!!

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

You are not the only one, good sir..! lol

[@kphuntingandfishing4337]

Guilty 🙋

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

I think that's called being an uninformed enthusiast! Not an idiot.

[@TexasShotz]

Same here

[@weirdshibainu]

Same.

[@ubercorey]

Dude, major props for this vid. -clear and uncluttered speaking/instruction -just the info, no extra filler content etc. -sound ballancing on the shot noise, I didn't need to raise and lower the volume on my TV. Watching KZbin videos can be rough with all the song and dance, but your clear even keel style has definitely drawn me in and I will be checking out all y'all's other videos. Thank you!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

🤜🤛

[@andrewheale4738]

Totally agree.

[@frederickjorden9244]

I just got my AR recently with a red dot and this is by far one the best video breakdown on zeroing a red dot now I just got to get those items you have to rest my AR on and go to the outdoor range

[@MATTP545]

Normalizing sound levels from all the clips is definitely not something most content creators even think about but separates the professionals from that amateurs

[@user-uf8br8bc7v]

When I first bought my AR, I went to the shooting range. Had notes in my phone and tried to be as prepared as possible to zero my magpul flip ups. I was there for an hour, went through 2 mags and I was somehow like 6 feet below the target. I was frustrated, but the nice RSA asked if I needed help, he grabbed his spotting scope and then told me to disassemble my gun. So I did, I thought it was going to be a “pack it up and go home.” situation. But he then told me, look through the receiver and down the barrel. Taught me how to boresight. From there he helped zero me in 5 shots. Forever grateful. Will always remember it. Have even taught friends to do it as well. Every time I watched zeroing videos, each one was like 15 minutes long and was usually just some shitty lazer the KZbinr was paid to promote and done at an indoor range, which there are none around me. Shoutout to the good people in the gun community.

[@myetoob23]

I wish we had a decent outdoor range here in the DFW 😔

[@andrewoberg]

@@myetoob23 at least in DFW there’s good indoor ranges

[@juanramos1924]

@@myetoob23go to elm fork or ETTS. That are my go to here in the metroplex

[@trevordelarosa3599]

That little bit at the end about always being there to help and this company's accessibility speaks volumes about their integrity. Great job guys

[@raptorbadger3131]

Glad you mentioned that iron sights are independent from red dots, that's exactly how I zeroed my sight and I was wondering why my groups were still off. Thank you!

[@ntx-outdoorsunlimited]

I have always used a laser bore light to sight in my red dots. I have the Strikefire, Strikefire II, Venom, and Viper red dots. All sighted with a laser bore light in less than 3 mins. All still hold zero and pattern stays true and tight. I LOVE Vortex Optics.

[@loganshotrod4x464]

That final grouping was pretty solid for 50 yards without magnification, not gonna lie.

[@djaytv1621]

This man can SHOOT

[@BlackopsSOG1]

fr my grouping at 36yd was bigger ironically my groups were tighter with the irons

[@loganshotrod4x464]

@@BlackopsSOG1: An experienced shooter with irons on a gun that he’s familiar with is on a totally different higher level compared to an inexperienced shooter with all the bougie optics. I’ll never underestimate a man with simple irons, I’ve seen too many old timers prove their skills.

[@BlackopsSOG1]

@@loganshotrod4x464 i have an astigmatism so thats probably what makes a RD harder for “precision” shots

[@_007B]

The men over at vortex know how to do it best. Best glass, best price, most knowledgeable. Wisconsin for the win!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

🙌🙌🙌

[@davom5858]

Well done. Concise, informative, no drama. Thank you.

[@celebmrk9]

I appreciate the 36/300 yard zero...and I use a bore laser initially and line up the red dot to it and go from there...

[@w_stew8912]

I used a bore laser and depending on ammo, was barely on paper at 100 yards. I had to do quite a bit of adjustment to get zeroed in-and I’m still only able to put together 3 inch groups. Not sure if the problem is the barrel or me, lol

[@Freebird_67]

Where to get bore laser?

[@robertsalyers1351]

It's a 36 yard / 160 yard zero....just so you know

[@huntsvillecoin]

Just bought the crossfire red dot wish it came with that sweet hat. Can't wait to put to use and great job explaining red dot sighting.

[@Strawman333]

This is the best way. Love the VORTEX warranty as well. Thank you.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I just purchased a vortex sight and this will speed up my sighting of the RDC

[@MEGA_SOKO]

I went with the long term investment when sighting in my scopes and red-dot's. I bought a laser cartridge for an additional $20when I bought my Strikefire II. With the Vortex set to green, I just look through the sight and match the red and green dots together. The Strikefire is now sighted in and no bullets spent. Can use this method over and over when sighting in my buddy's AR's as well. A lot less fumbling at the range. :-)

[@TheFlyingZulu]

A bore laser sight will get you very close but you should still fire off a few rounds to verify the sigh is indeed close to where you want it to be.

[@SgtBooker44]

That was truly a quick method. 15, 20 minutes max. Thanks.

[@thomasjefferson2676]

Got a vortex 4 x 12 on my bolt gun haven’t shot it in a year threw it in the truck this morning. Drove down at 4 mile bumpy dirt road to the range and shot 3 inch groups at 50 and 100 yards. Hell yeah I love Vortexx and I want one of those shirts.

[@duhduh14]

Thank you for the very straight forward, short and sweet explanation.

[@fluffymittens24]

No doubt. Concise and to the point.

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

Loving my Vortex StrikeFire II. So does my tactical SG. great vid.

[@anangryranger]

An excellent example of a no-nonsense method for quick and easy zeroing. Well done.

[@richardkluesek4301]

Excellent opening instruction to initially bore sight the red dot by looking through an unobstructed barrel from the breach. No other presenter had suggested that from other videos I have viewed. Makes common sense, a technique since there have been breach loaders. And a method of beginning the process with a "mechanical zero" of the red dot.

[@dawson3203]

This was SO so helpful. As a dumb kid with his first red dot, this was exactly what I needed. Hell, I might have to get a vortex red dot as a thank you.

[@thememebean1073]

Beginner in the gun club and this is very very informational and perfect

[@Toddstang68]

Total of 6 Vortex scopes/ red dots now. I'm more than happy with them. All my self-defense guns have them as well as my hunting rifles. Now to figure out which Vortex to mount on my 22" AR coyote gun.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation, Todd! What kind of price range were you looking at for an optic?

[@Toddstang68]

@@VortexOpticsUSA Somewhere around $200-300 range

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

@@Toddstang68 For a coyote gun, check out the Crossfire II 3-12x56 Hog Hunter which sells in stores for $299.99.

[@Supernerdland]

Just got your Spitfire prism optics (dang astimatism lol) and very helpful info here. I feel ready to go out and zero mine in now, as a first time AR platform owner this was invaluable.

[@toutloffc1]

I just purchased a red dot and magnifier. I absolutely love the quality. I am new and still learning on sighting in my optics. How do you suggest I do this on a range? I don't have a dark enough place to use a laser bore sight at 50 yards.

[@slimteeezymusic]

Hey the video helped me understand the process of sighting in my redot .just have to pick up on the click adjustments more and ill bet good to go..so thanks alot!

[@eugenegress5896]

GREAT, FANTASTIC. Especially knowing 1 click moves impact .50 inch at 50 yrds. I woods hunt, and Semi Woods. I was a die hard believer , all scopes needed to be sighted in at Min. 100 yrds. Not So, 50 yrds is just fine and easier to sight in.

[@RatelLaw]

Very helpful, thank you

[@southpawshooter2369]

Excellent tutorial... Well done

[@yuriorlov47]

Just picked up two new vortex Scopes this past week. Love the service and quality.

[@carguy0389]

This video was so helpful! Thanks man. Just bought my first AR-15 yesterday

[@RobGams]

Just bought my first a week ago also!

[@boostednick]

Extremely helpful. Makes zeroing a red dot straight forward and simple. Next time you should add zeroing a magnifier in the process as well. Thank you!

[@mybad8805]

you adjust the magnifier until the red dot is in the center of it.

[@bev8200]

To all the newbies. Get a laser for your bore it speeds up the process exponentially.

[@bcarss1970]

HEAR! HEAR!

[@seanoi9574]

This process takes minutes

[@bcarss1970]

Hear is the response I got from Vortex posting the same thing. "Laser bore sights can cause a number of problems and are often use improperly. Due to machining tolerances if the laser is slightly smaller or doesn't sit just right on the end of the barrel it could give you skewed results. The other important concept to remember is many people use these laser bore sighing tools in their basement at extremely close distances. You are then asking the optic to align with the barrel of your gun in a very short amount of time which will not help once you go to sight in at the range" It might not be good for precision shooting but it will be good enough for hitting an assailant in their center mass. You can fine-tune at the range if you wish.

[@GTFBITK]

That range looks super clean.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

😎

[@AnthonyD1986]

Wasn’t sure how to do this. Thanks for the easy instructions. About to buy a DDm4V7 and a Vortex optic so this helps a lot.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Heck yeah - you bet! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

[@timberserpent]

This is an excellent video on the topic. Well done, Vortex is doing good business all around and I appreciate it as a Vortex optics owner.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

🤜🤛

[@mambotango73]

Thank you. And it was especially reassuring you were wearing a vortex shirt as I have a Strikefire II. Great vid brotha

[@MrSabram07]

Thank you for the co-witness I've heard multiple explanations on what that is yours is the first that really makes sense

[@arose001]

Awesome info! Clear short and perfect on point.

[@petermurdoch3001]

trying out Spitfire and Strikefire II on a FPC by S&W, both are to my liking, kinda eenie meenie stuff. I went to a Mil Surplus found mag pouches snugged them to forearm stock, those 2 in the buttstock wasn't doing it

[@Mr.SRT45]

Finally a video I actually understand. I tried this and it helped a lot! thank you so much

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@Darkness_Actual]

I just put my Crossfire on an Arisaka 1.7" mount so I figured I'd get a little refresher. Oddly I remembered everything in the video. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@steelwitness]

I never thought I'd say it but this sighting video was perfect.

[@hellothere9089]

I tried doing this last night, but I was doing 1 bullet corrections. This kinda makes more sense doing them in group corrections instead. You live and learn 😂

[@SquadSoldier209]

Thank you about to try this at the range today.

[@rodneyswanson9839]

Excellent, informative, simple tutorial!!!

[@manac2334]

Excellent training video. Even for old farts like me. Some of us have been shooting for 30, 40, 50 years but red dots are new to us. When I owned my first handgun (38 SW revolver) the concept of red dots wasn’t even there.

[@tmaddrummer]

Very well explained and demonstrated. Thanks and Blessings!

[@eamonshields2754]

Clear and to the point, thanks !!

[@3007Doug]

Big THANKS! Excellent video! Efficient use of time. Spot-on instruction. Superb information. Extremely helpful!

[@southpawsudz3552]

I love vortex own a few 1x and have a couple 3x magnifiers,,,, for me it's the lifetime warranty, and the etched reticle so amazing so even if your batteries fail u still are good to go 🤟🤟🤟

[@libra7624]

the best method is first identify the size of the kill zone, then the max distance you want to hit the kill zone, then pick the flattest trajectory that hits the most kill zone targets out to your chosen distance, i myself perfer a no hold over trajectory for the simple reason that front sight can block view of where you need to hold, especially at long ranges but what really matters is what ever zero you choose its if you hit your kill zone wether you hold under or over knowing where to hold to hit your kill zone, shooting air rifles also for most of my life having a dozen different velocities, over 100 different pellets with different ogives and profiles and over 25 different grain weights, we air gunners know trajectory well because we have to, we have much more drop, lots of wind drift, we make more ballistic calculations for targets of many sizes, and other variables to deal with far more then center fire rifles wich gives us vast experience because we shoot alot being the cost is cheaper to do more tests, at the end of the day its all about hitting your kill zone out to your prefered distance despite your zero, if kill zone target gets hit every time with using more then one sight in then it doesnt matter, its all about making hits on kill zone never missing any out to your disired distance you choose, combat, plinking, competition and even extreme long range are all different from each other. in a imperfect world you can have flat shooting with out hold over nor long range shooting with out hold under, some where in a trajectory path you will have hold under and hold over depending on distance

[@Xstrada1]

Excellent video Thank You 😊

[@Staygoldfarms]

Great video! Extremely helpful.

[@landonwood3977]

Get a flat level surface. Make sure your upper is leveled on that flat surface. Use a laser bore sight tool (a dummy shell that shines a laser). This allows you to see where the barrel is aimed. Then, turn on your red dot and line up the dots from the bore sight tool and the optic. The only thing that will vary is the distance you are wanting to sight the optic at. (36 yards, 50 yards or 100 yards). Dont waste your ammo when you can use technology to zero your optic.

[@Vntichrist]

10 rounds isnt anything to worry about lol

[@hermione9445]

Excellent to the point instructions .. thankyou .

[@embee5861]

Beautiful, Thanks!

[@kionawilliams5691]

thanks for the great information, makes it a lot easier to set up.

[@manithongsounthavong9918]

very helpful love it thanks,

[@jhkindt968]

This is a great vid. Anyone have suggestions for best iron sights for an M&P II - to use w/ my SF-RG-501?

[@andyb9994]

I love Vortex products, I have one on a Ruger mark 4 and it's great and just got one for my AR. Can't wait to try it out and sight it in.👍

[@robertellison4909]

Awesome well spoken.

[@MrReddog1970]

Excellent video

[@mmbengs]

Very helpful educational video. Concise and to the point. Thank you so much ! 👍

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@cj1nelson]

Great informative video. Just what I was looking for. Thanks

[@ccowboyearl01]

I always bore sight 1st. I shoot 3 shots. Keep my sight on target and adjust bore sight to where the bullet hit. Bring sight back on target and fine adjust from there.

[@imbrandon16]

You need a damn spotting scope too... we tried zeroing my ar's in at 100 yards using my buddies 18 power scope on his bolt gun just as a spotter... you can't even see the damn tiny bullet holes hardly on a clear sunny day... couldn't do it. but the rifle shot pretty well, once we got it all dialed in, i was able to shoot a couple of 1 inch groups with my 5.56 14.5" ballistic advantage Hansen barrel with my trijicon mro red dot off of a bog death grip tripod. kinda wish i went with a LVPO at this point, i'm getting more into longer range more accuracy focused shooting rather than blasting... idk though, whatever, too late now, bought the damn trijicon like 5 years ago and i'm just using it for the couple times in the last month haha.

[@APlife764]

Good job! Your video is straight to the point without a bunch of chatter. Thank you 😊

[@123andme]

I pointed my iron sites to center of target and held it there. Then I adjusted the red dot in middle of target. No problem.

[@fescudder]

EXCELLENT instructional video. BZ!

[@profiigate1357]

Good vid, straight info and no extra frills, solid content! Very helpful.

[@kingsosa182]

Informative, direct to the point. No fluff.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

🤜🤛

[@GoBlue576966]

A small recommendation is to make sure people read the adjustment info on the knobs. Some would probably just start twisting never getting anywhere. For example some are scaled at half an inch per click and others are an inch. Otherwise it's good info.

[@mikecawley3997]

No need to take the gun apart to sight in a AR red dot at all. 1 shot. and follow the MOA. If you didn't bore sight it. @ 50 yards with a red dot you can clear a quarter size hole. I did the same thing on my 20" scoped AR. Warrior Poet Society and T Rex Arms have amazing videos on the AR platforms and much more.

[@mikecawley3997]

Also most MOA anything is 1/4" not 1/2" like this video said.

[@mikecawley3997]

I sighted both of min at 80+ yards in a public shooting area and got a quarter size kill zone.

[@jaywardjulian6163]

Thanks for the nice video, my question is what if I'm trying to zero my laser as part of the flashlight I had installed on the bottom of the barrel how should I do it? Thanks in advance

[@RogerBrenon]

If you have a red dot sight, zero that first and just adjust the laser to pinpoint your red dot on target. If you only have a laser, just follow this vid and adjust your laser the same way. If you have a foresight laser you can get there quicker without disassembling your gun.

[@vafamf]

Does anything change when you are zeroing a 45 degree offset?

[@urblotasunkynewulf615]

That's a good question I'd like to know the answer to. I bought a rifle that was already equipped with a canted Red dot. The scope came detached from the rifle but when I put it on everything was right as rain.

[@OEF0311]

Just earned a subscriber, man you guys are awesome.

[@bassking5854]

Amazing vid man! Thank you!

[@1LSWilliam]

Excellent video. If only all guntube channels were so excellent.

[@grudzien9784]

Awesome video! Awesome info!! Thank u sir! It never occurred to me to take the ar apart and look thru the barrel 😊😊 I will get this bad boy sighted right this time!! Thank u so so much!

[@WillStinton]

Thank you for doing this video in 4 minutes! Super helpful, informative, not over complicated. Awesome!

[@jeffcokenour3459]

Such great instruction! Thank you!

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Very helpful. Saved the video to my gun videos Playlist

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@michman1956]

Excellent video!

[@danielfreitas9301]

Noob question. When you rotate a knob for the left-right adjustment towards the R position, does it mean your SHOTS will move to the right or that the RED DOT will move to the right, making your shots even more to the left?

[@TheEricPrewittBand]

excellent video, thanks

[@bill5274]

good video, only question should you start with red dot zero clicks windage and elevation? Zero at 50yrds put you target further out?

[@dimitristripakis7364]

Wow , the accuracy is a few centimeters over 45 meters. That's good!

[@pauliewalnuts1949]

ok which way do you adjust to go up down left and right? you never mention that. thanks in advance..

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Thanks for the question! You would simply follow the indicators on the adjustment dials. If you need your point of impact to go up you would dial in the UP direction. Same goes for DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT. The direction you turn will depend on your optic as the actual direction can be different on different optics.

[@m-roddr.funtimes3144]

Excellent instructional video. Thank you!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

🤜🤛

[@spinebreaker4507]

Waiting for my crossfire red dot to come in the mail thank you 🙏

[@wyattflp6163]

Great video.

[@jrunna198]

Hopefully this is correct info because man this was very well explained and easy to grasp. Thanks for the simplicity 👍

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

You bet, my friend!

[@barlowjmb]

Just scored my first two crossfires. Can’t wait to zero them in

[@richardmcree6992]

Where can I find that zero chart, with different zero distances you flashed on the screen?

[@johnthompson9625]

Get ballistic charts for your specific caliber/round and barrel. You can set you zero at sny distance and get your near zero and downrange zero. For most of the 5.56 and 7.62 battle rounds, 25 meter and 400 meter are the same. If you can zero at 25 meters, you should be pretty close at 400. Remember, your trajectory is going up and then arcing down, so you cross zero twice. There is a lot more to it, such as scope height above barrel, muzzle velocity and more, but a basic trajectory chart for your caliber will make it easier. Ammoguide.com has some interactive charts if you're interested.

[@richardmcree6992]

@@johnthompson9625 where do I get these charts??

[@rodneyjenkins5538]

Great StuFF. Thanks

[@CurtisEWipe]

Great video

[@JerrBearTactical]

Nicely done Sir 👍🇺🇸

[@williamsimmons2095]

Finally, now I can sight in my Sparq2

[@quanoiusa9720]

I really like this video, it was helping me improve to my zero sight for all guns 💪

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

We're happy it helped :)