How To Zero A Rifle For Dummies
About this video
Colion demonstrates and explains the process of bore sighting and zeroing a rifle with a long-range optic. He walks through the steps of bore sighting before firing to save ammunition and ensure safety, then covers how to zero the rifle at 100 yards by understanding reticle measurements, making elevation and windage adjustments, and confirming zero with a cold barrel.
Key takeaways
- Colion teaches that bore sighting before shooting helps align the optic with the barrel, saving ammunition and preventing rounds from going over the berm at the range.
- According to Colion, shooters need to understand their reticle type (MOA or mil) and what each hash mark represents before attempting to zero their rifle.
- Colion recommends making elevation and windage adjustments one at a time, firing a group, and then confirming zero with a cold barrel after initial adjustments are made.
Episode details: published November 10, 2024 · 17:42 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.
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