How To Zero A Red Dot Sight On AR15 [25 yards]

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Zero retention is key before zeroing a red dot sight on AR15 at 25 yards.
0:25 #1 Always use a recoil proof red dot sight for real steel firearms (No cheap red dot sight purely made for airsoft under $100)
0:57 #2 Determine a zeroing distance
3:44 #3 How to calculate MOA clicks exactly
4:20 #4 Scope turrets move in opposite direction
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[@kinghunternick1365]

It is surprisingly easy to misunderstand that the turret clicks move the POI and not the reticle. Great tip.

[@badassoptic]

Even for the experienced, sometimes we forget

[@marioalban1495]

This is a dumb video WOW

[@cabbys]

Short, to the point and based on facts. Best darned video on zeroing your AR at a shorter distance.

[@badassoptic]

We are finishing up the offset zeroing video. There is something interesting we added

[@marioalban1495]

You must be 10 years old ....wow

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

I’ve got a quick tip if you’re using a tripod vice like shown in this video. Put the dot on the center of the target and take your 5 shot group. Without moving your rifle adjust the dot until it rests in your original group. Done.

[@aladrasullivan9018]

Should only take 3

[@OpenBOX3078]

I am using those cheap cvlife from Amazon and a Sig Sauer, they work almost the same

[@badassoptic]

To the naked eye yes

[@Bladedancer13]

I just use the MPBR method of zeroing for everything that is long range.

[@badassoptic]

What do you recommend for people who just never have the chance to shoot past 25 yd due to where they live or just not have access to an outdoor range?

[@paradiswest4395]

Will this same formula work for a PCC 9MM?

[@badassoptic]

Yes. Make sure you fire your shot and stay steady. Light trigger pull, no tremor

[@PallutedLife650]

I have mines set at 50yrds

[@RayCastleberry]

What does the sight that is a 4 moa or 2moa. Does that mean that is how much they move per click?

[@badassoptic]

4 MOA covers 4" diameter at 100 yards. If your target lets say is smaller than the size of a phone at 100 yards. The 4 MOA dot will cover up the target, which you can't see. This is where some people prefer smaller dot like the 2 MOA or 1 MOA for better zeroing.

[@OpenBOX3078]

Great video, I will try 25 yards, I don't have an outdoor range nearby.

[@badassoptic]

Most indoor range you can zero your optic up to 25 yds

[@Killswitch1411]

all the outdoor ranges near me requires a membership. Indoor near me doesn't do rifle yet. I have to go to BLM land about a hour away.

[@danoman5217]

Aim a inch high when zeroing at 25 yards.

[@badassoptic]

for point of aim and point of impact?

[@ColtCommander45]

good stuff. thank you,.

[@georgelopez16]

5 star video

[@badassoptic]

We need more concise video

[@brokenman-f2t]

Honestly the quite heavy metal music in the background with the calm monotone voice in a educational video is really irritating.

[@badassoptic]

What do you recommend

[@marianmoses9604]

@@badassopticNo music at all. I go to instructional videos to concentrate on the tutorial……not to be distracted and agitated by music in the background. This is a common mistake made by YT creators. Stop trying so hard to be “cool” and focus on providing CLEAR and DETAILED instructions delivered at a slow enough pace that the viewer has time to think and comprehend what you just said before you move on to the next teaching point.

[@randiaz95]

@@badassoptic I like the heavy metal, this is America.

[@SUPATWIN1]

BEST FXXXKING VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😤

[@badassoptic]

Thank you for watching.

[@123andme]

Or you could learn to use your iron sites well. 😂

[@badassoptic]

both

[@aladrasullivan9018]

I don't remember this video saying anything about Iron sights wanker

[@marioalban1495]

Get a reputable laser zero the laser with the bore.....zero the laser with red dot ....100% accuracy....this video is wack