How to Zero Any Optic With Only 2 Shots

[@tomn5880]

A few years back I watched a Navy SEAL take a brand new rifle out of the box, mount a scope and then separate the stock and action. He sat in a folding chair, propped his feet on a stool and looked through the barrel then through the scope. He did this for about 1/2 hour then remounted the action and stock. His first shot hit the 10 ring. "Not too bad" he said. (I have to agree)

[@abc456f]

Thank you for including the part about moving your entire rifle for the next shot. I've seen so many videos and read articles about this method and they'll all say, aim at the bullseye but make no mention about moving the rifle. Logically, I knew the only way to get your dot, reticle back to the bullseye is to move the rifle, but so many fail to state it. Good job.

[@jakeforeman484]

3:52 is where the information you are looking for starts

[@BassFishingNEB]

just got a new optic. this video is exactly what I was looking for. thank you!

[@ElTerrible666]

I love watching people go through a ton of ammo trying to zero an optic. I showed a guy this at the range once and he couldn't believe you could see the reticle move.

[@deanhawk7260]

This is the best explanation I’ve seen yet. Too many try to make this seem technical, when it really isn’t. Thanks for the great instructions.

[@stevenogilvie8482]

Thanks this makes total sense. New to optics and this has been driving me nuts trying to get sighted in

[@Joe11Blue]

Helps if you bore-sight before hand as well.

[@live4wild968]

Thanks Buddy, Most people have a major issue because quality of optics and lack of knowledge of proper install of mounts and optics. I get my shot on paper and adjust by MOA. I am looking a getting a Trijicon Red Dot for my AR and I will try this.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Hitting paper on the first shot is important!!! LOL Good method...

[@CopperJacketTV]

lol...

[@geralddunn9138]

I have done this for years and it is definitely a good way to save ammo. Especially when you are on a limited ammo budget. Or time. Then you can fine tune to your liking from a solid starting point.

[@sprocket580]

good topic. Only thing you missed is to reset the turrets to zero. That is if you have adjustable turrets.

[@LIFEBATTLEHARDENENHEART]

KISS, I love it brother. My first red dot, I needed this earlier. Lol HOOAH!!! Even though I was all over, still love the pew, pew, sound.

[@PriestGordon]

Good video bro. Yes a gun vise is hella critical to really get a good zero with a rifle. My range has one for loaner that i intend to use next time i'm out. Love the videos and you're an inspiration for the rest of us who are just starting out publishing content.

[@JJGuccione]

Perfect - that one way off on your right - over the 'W' is probably a loose optic. Check tightness- Great VDO.

[@leroyb1876]

New shooter and just found your channel and subscribed. I used the technique and it worked on all 4 of my AR’s. Thanks

[@MoBettaon3s]

Thanks, best video that I've seen on how to zero.

[@RelentlessRevolver7]

Best way explained

[@IvanIvanov-vy7pt]

Nice Theory. Now I want to see you make a video and SHOW that It works.

I just take a two shot group first like you. Than I measuring the distence between point of aim and point of impact in mm by my tape line. Once I know the distance I know how many click is it for my scope. I tried your method also but mine is works better to me. The point is the same I just don't need a ''nuke resist platform'' to make sure my rifle do not move while I adjust the scope :)Normally my 4th shot is just a make sure third almost always hit the dead center. If not, than no more than 3 or 4 click is required.

[@ifc3893]

Genius! Thanx!!

[@ultimatelv27]

I think the trickest part will be moving the reticle to the point of impact without moving your rifle if you don't have the vice. Even if you are using a backpack to stabilize the rifle, it'll still be challenging.

[@kkprepper950]

Love God Love your channel. Thank you brother I like it .

[@PopsQuest]

This is cool and I understand it completely but I really enjoy walking them in. Great vid brother

[@CopperJacketTV]

Yeah. Guys who are set in there ways will never try this.

[@Landlord_Tipper]

Great idea. I've been basically just guessing the adjustments that I make, Ill try this next time.

[@DEPLORABLE-vh2gq]

thanks for the info, I'm new to shooting rifle. gonna try ASAP! gonna be a good way to teach my kids how to use the scope on their new rifle. love the videos, keep'em coming!!

[@MatteoSixSeventyFour]

Good video. Your method is not too dissimilar from mine. I remove any windage adjustments out prior to any of this. So the only real adjustments lift are solely elevation.

[@mauserk98bnz44]

Thanks I'll try that soon as I need to zero a red dot. Thanks and keep the great videos coming take care.

[@tacraheennc9719]

You’re soo right

[@Andino.]

To avoid wasting first shots not on paper, bore sight your rifle with your naked eye... Bring your optic to where your barrel is exactly looking and start from there.

[@abc456f]

I have a target I printed that let's you zero from 10 yards in the house. It was created using some math that I do not understand. Used with a laser bore sight, there's a grey circle you line the bore sight to, and a black circle approx. 2.9 inches higher that you line up your red dot, reticle, etc. Supposedly this will give you a 50/200 yard zero. I'm going to try it. Even if it gets me fairly close on paper, I can then use the method in this video to get right on target.

[@ibungy30]

Great timing, I'll be trying this tomorrow with my new scope. Thanks.

[@zachary040619]

Did it work?

[@guncrazy81]

Nice job on the video bro! I'll give it a shot and see how it works out.

[@CopperJacketTV]

Thanks buddy

[@jamesdepaul3410]

Good and clear explanation. Thx

[@MiguelAngel1897es]

Wow so easy and simple thanks alot buddy

[@RickyJr46]

Good explanation. It works!

[@jbhickok7796]

I'm 62 now, and I watched my Uncle and my Father when I was about 12 years old zero a rifle outdoors using an old vise and a piece of wood. Worked then and will work now as you demonstrated.

[@Mr.FixItHMS]

thanks alot for the tip. great vid brother!

[@Matt-vn1ws]

Omg I was doing all wrong. Fifty bullets later. Thanks, will try this tomorrow.

[@dvxman72]

getting my Burris pepr mount tomorrow. I will use this method once I get my scope mounted.

[@rwoodfolk]

As always, good stuff..

[@MrBulletpoints]

Good info. Makes tons of sense.

[@MegaChuck51]

I know this is an old video BUT!! There are 2 schools of thought on how to adjust your Red Dot (AR-15). I've seen videos that says to shoot, then adjust where you want POI. Other videos saying shoot and adjust RED DOT to equal the POI group. Who's correct?

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Very helpful, thanks

[@supermanbuilders91]

Someone that make sense..thanks for the video..(:👊👍👊👍👊

[@zabikthawng]

Wow I liked it! You are the man!!!

[@CAted1996]

Great video as always! We need to fight more for our gun rights here in California!

[@adamporter3742]

Lol. Look how that turned out.

[@IEraiderfan]

Thanks for the video this is a proven way and from experience it works.

[@aaronshefte4820]

great useful video. thank you very much!

[@dougphillips4516]

Pretty good Because... cold barrel on 1st shot or two, many rounds to zero can be different poi next time out... It matters.

[@JoeyCuz]

That is a simple way and makes sence. Funny how you never think of it.

[@stanleyreed2504]

There is another way sir use a tape measure, at 100 yards 1/4 inch click 4 clicks is one inch so if you shooting dead center of the target and let's say you shooting 5 inches low of dead center and five inches left of dead center do the math remember 4 clicks is 1 inch I recommend bore sighting first I have done this with two shots 👍

[@stanleyreed2504]

Measure from dead center to where that bullet in hitting

[@EdUSAF]

Fantastic Tip Brother! Thanks for sharing

[@CopperJacketTV]

Thanks Ed

[@GunCollector007]

Great info buddy!

[@rls303]

Good job Daily

[@primalinc8758]

Wow this is good info. I never thought of that.

[@jeremymartin7124]

And then, pop your bore sighter back in with a card showing poa vs. poi. From then on, you can recheck zero if weapon has been dropped etc.

[@pondscum85]

thanks,great video

[@sniffmoneyArmsAndAmmo]

seems simple enough thanks for the info will be trying this soon good deal

[@holyorthodoxchurch7935]

🇺🇸Thank you🇺🇸

[@UrbanArmed]

Solid pro tip bro.. and that audio is on fleek bro.

[@CopperJacketTV]

I thought the audio sounded like I was talking through a paper towel roll lol

[@UrbanArmed]

+The Daily Shooter hmm I didn't quite detect that but it's definitely not hollow like before. Have you tried just plugging the mic directly into your computer to see what kind of audio quality you get? Just to compare to what the camera is picking up.

[@kelleenmurray1689]

What was the distance?

[@richardfabbri1989]

Wow cool man zeroing in reverse sweet video!!

[@CopperJacketTV]

I made a simple thing confusing but it works lol

[@FJ55ironpig]

another good video with great info

[@bScout.mtb.dt.4555]

thank you!

[@1970banjoman]

I knew this and forgot. Was doing it backwards trying to move the poi to poa. No wonder I was getting so frustrated.

[@rvoykin]

Great tip thanks. This could have been a 30 second video though 😂. Like the channel

[@rich4150]

Good stuff!

[@MyHollowpoint]

Old habits are hard to break but I'll try it.

[@CopperJacketTV]

Yeah I hear that

[@FJ55ironpig]

yes they are. ....nice to see you over here

[@454pakr]

Thanks!

[@tiptopexteriors9374]

when I set my vortex up it was 2 shots and I haven't messed with it since it was so close out of the box for an AR at 100%Co witness love it super easy. but to do this you either need a vice or be a great shot

[@CopperJacketTV]

Yeah a vice is ideal. I've done it with a wood block before so it's doable

[@robjohnson6747]

Why waste ammo on graduations ? Get to the point ! I love it ! Great no B.S. info ! Why more educational zeroing videos don’t just cut to the chase instead of a 30 minute video causing more confusion and aggravation ! Thank you for the K.I.S.S. theory !!!

[@gunenthusiast9201]

Good stuff bro

[@ideaman99]

Now that's simple enough for even me to follow. /thx

[@biguy525]

Good stuff.

[@CopperJacketTV]

Thanks man

[@tonylee3224]

Thanks.... At what distance best should i try this?

[@scottb2571]

Still can’t be done with just two shots without confirmation zero

[@regsparkes6507]

Duhhh what did you say ?? Naw, I'm just kidding,....I'll try this very technique when I go to the range tomorrow. I know I've seen this before,...but the way you have it 'written on the left' is easy to follow, so this is what I will try. Thanks.

[@CopperJacketTV]

I'm glad I wrote it on the screen cuz I started to confuse myself lol

[@regsparkes6507]

+The Daily Shooter A good guy is one who can laugh at his own mistakes,.....you're obviously that ! This is another reason why I enjoy your vids.

[@4g63attack]

I wished you have made this video out sooner so I could have saved some money on a laser bore sighter... It gets me on paper but i still have to fine tune it after

[@chato555]

I dont understand and I completely confused. Aimed at dead center. Fired twice. Impact was 4 inch off the rigjt up. Than I done exactly what you said (aim center, fire, bring back reticle to center, move your reticle with clicks X,Y to the impact point. Rifle was firmly stucked in the rest/shooting table. Result is: now I am double off the center. 8 inch, not 4 anymore instead in bullseye. Buddy told me that I have to count and measure clicks and have to bring reticle into opposite side 🤔🤔 Scope is Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 with 1/4 MOA. Drad hold reticle. Please help?

[@TheWilferch]

If you're double distance "off" after you made the adjustments...then you did NOT follow the directions. MANY people make this mistake. You need to be absolutely certain rifle is "Stable" on the first shot. Now, the trick....KEEP IT THERE. WATCH THE RETICLE MOVE AS YOU ADJUST the reticle to match the previous holes. If you DON"T watch the reticle move as you adjust....and instead go look at the knob where it tells you ( for example) to rotate the turret counterclockwise for UP, etc, and use THAT as a guide, you will adjust in the OPPOSITE direction as intended. So.....if your shots were up/right from bullseye aim.....you probably rotated the elevation turret clockwise, thinking you're going down for the correction.. WRONG. Don't look at the arrow direction of the turret.....follow the instructions....look THROUGH the scope and *chase the reticle* to match where the *prior bullet holes* are. If you instead look at the turret arrows, it is BACKWARDS, and if you were 4" high off, you now corrected in the opposite direction and are now 8" high off.....being 2x "off" is the hint you did this. The reason is much the same as for pistol iron sights. You move the rear sight IN THE DIRECTION you want the correction to go.......you move the FRONT sight in the OPPOSITE direction you want the correction to go. The reticle on a scope acts like a pistol front sight. Hope this helps. Do the same when correcting for windage....fire...see where it hits.... DON'T LOOK AT THE TURRET...but instead keep looking thru the scope and adjust the reticle to match the holes. THEN ...and only then.....re-position the rifle and reshoot to check. Cheers.

[@chato555]

@@TheWilferch Thanks for the effort I'll try again. Keep 🤞🏻

[@guerom1367]

Would if u want to zero a red dot on a 12 guage?

[@scottf.3808]

That is how I was taught as good info...

[@loboost7094]

How many yards should I start with to zero a new lpvo

[@RTTGunsGear]

good video

[@CopperJacketTV]

Thanks man

[@ericgallegos4874]

How far do you set the target

[@bownutz76]

Daily shooter, I’m fairly new with rifles and red dots so I have a question. If I zero my red dot say at 50 yards and for some reason I have to use it for home defense lets say at 5-7 yards will I still hit where my dot is or will I be off?

[@codydifronzo-hayes1076]

It will be off because of the height different of the optic to where the round leaves the barrel

[@Jnb21]

awesome

[@randyortega2626]

At how many yards do u do this?

[@ssrknivesandguns8741]

I USE A LAZER BORE SIGHT TO START THEN DO THE SAME!!

[@CopperJacketTV]

I use my bore sighter all the time too. I'm lazy lol

[@user-bz9ld2go3g]

But isn’t that the reason you go to the range is to shoot ammo up? I enjoy the part of sighting my red dot in

[@ZeroCipher7]

Sweet

[@Emiajtruk]

I think most people here have a gun vise, in one way or another

[@Emiajtruk]

ah... vice ...wrong spelling

[@joeanderson4850]

Do you have to be at a specific distance?

[@CopperJacketTV]

Whatever the recommended zero is for that specific optic

[@joeanderson4850]

The Daily Shooter Ok, thanks for the response. This video really helped me out with sighting in my new optic.

[@dougphillips4516]

joe Anderson 100 yds average(center fire rifle).

[@stokesalot53]

Hmm. Never seen this. I’ll give it a try. Helps to save ammo.

[@richardmcree6992]

Looks backwards!

[@MajorLeagueShooter1776]

I have been doing it this way for years lol

[@IY6C]

Sham wow. That easy

[@jacobwalker1729]

Not meaning to prove you wrong or put you on blast but are going to be shooting out of a gun vise at a 3 gun comp.? You could shoot out of a vise in the woods, or at the range but most of your shots will be off hand. Why would you sight your gun in for a VISE and not for YOU? Again not to disprove your techniques but that's how I see it.

[@gasnbrass4167]

Yea no buddy thats not how it works, you want to make sure your optic is completely zeroed to the rifle not to the shooter as you're saying, you what to make sure if you put that crosshair on something it hits where you aim and if you're shaking or anything while sighting in, that doesnt work.

[@kevinx9225]

Stop talking...Lol. I know you know what you mean. I know what you mean. Just put the thing by the other thing and do some stuff. Then it will work. In the past I have wasted a ton of rounds by trying to outsmart a bullet. I've learned bullets never lie. Do what they are telling you.

[@johnnybandit5141]

I want to put a like but its at 223 likes

[@MajorLeagueShooter1776]

Not first

[@CopperJacketTV]

lmao

[@deanmarlowe103]

I did what said to do and I zeroed my rifle with 3 shots instead of using a box of shells really easy.