How do you zero your rifle? let’s discuss approaches

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Alan

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I’ve seen a wide range of zeroing methods across the community, and it’s always interesting how each shooter develops their own routine. To help newer members learn and compare techniques, I’d like to hear how each of you approaches zeroing?
 
I prefer setting my sights to zero at 36 yards. It makes my AR shoot surprisingly straight, even at longer distances.
 
I'm just doing the box test thing at 25 yards. Should I be sighting in at 100 yards if I'm hunting deer?
 
I like setting my sights for 100 yards first, then checking how the group shifts at 300. This way, I don't mess up my elevation adjustments
 
Playboi said:
I prefer setting my sights to zero at 36 yards. It makes my AR shoot surprisingly straight, even at longer distances.
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I’ve seen a lot of shooters swear by that method for general-purpose shooting
 
Foster said:
I'm just doing the box test thing at 25 yards. Should I be sighting in at 100 yards if I'm hunting deer?
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If you’re hunting deer, a 100-yard zero is pretty standard since it matches typical engagement distances. The box test at 25 is great for checking tracking, but I’d definitely confirm at hunting range
 
Rimm said:
I like setting my sights for 100 yards first, then checking how the group shifts at 300. This way, I don't mess up my elevation adjustments
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That’s a really good way to build confidence in your holdovers
 

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