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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:27:03 PM EDT
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Zeroing a primary arms advanced micro dot. If I put the dot on the top target and pull the trigger, what do I do after that? I've never zeroed anything before. I think I'm supposed to turn the caps one direction or another but I'm not sure which or how much. I know the clicks represent some amount of movement at a certain range but it sure as hell ain't 10 yards. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:28:13 PM EDT
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Read the paper you posted
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:30:45 PM EDT
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Read the paper you posted I think I'm supposed to turn the caps one direction or another but I'm not sure which or how much. I know the clicks represent some amount of movement at a certain range but it sure as hell ain't 10 yards. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:32:41 PM EDT
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Look at your RDS to figure out which way to adjust it.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:34:04 PM EDT
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Look at the directional arrows on the caps. 1 click is usually 1 MOA, or 1/2, or 1/4... Depends on the optic.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:34:05 PM EDT
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manual that came with dot should say how much the adjustments are per turn. keep aiming at the black dot and adjusting until your aimed black dot shots hit the grey dot.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:36:37 PM EDT
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Only thing I can add is that it's going to take lot so of clicks to move an inch at 10 yards. So don't be too shy with the clickin.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:37:29 PM EDT
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fire three rounds.
look where it lands on the paper turn the cap the direction you think it supposed to go. aim at the same spot - fire three more rounds if the group moves away from where you want, turn the cappy-do back to original position, then keep going a little bit fire three more hopefully the group is moving towards where you want it. adjust. fire. adjust. fire. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:38:01 PM EDT
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Look at the directional arrows on the caps. 1 click is usually 1 MOA, or 1/2, or 1/4... Depends on the optic. Not rocket science.. Only cost you ammo. After years of shooting i still have to stop and think about which direction and which way POI will change. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:38:52 PM EDT
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Bore sight
secure gun in gun vise shoot adjust dot to hole you just made Edit...oh, nvm, you said 10 yards not 100 |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:40:29 PM EDT
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Read the paper you posted I think I'm supposed to turn the caps one direction or another but I'm not sure which or how much. I know the clicks represent some amount of movement at a certain range but it sure as hell ain't 10 yards.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:41:35 PM EDT
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You should ask someone at the range for help on zeroing your rifle. It seems like a no-brainer for those in the military or that have taken rifle classes. But for new shooters (and even older shooters) it's a totally foreign thing. On many range outings, I've overhear lots of shooters saying they can't zero their scope or their scope/rifle must be broken. On my last outing someone spent an hour trying to zero their scope and gave up. I helped them by showing how to boresight it and adjusting the knobs. They were 1 foot to the right and almost 1 1/2 feet high at 100 yards. Trying to first zero at 100 yards was their first mistake. Plus their scope was mounted too far back.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:41:40 PM EDT
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Don't bother with that shit. Zero at 50 yards at least.
Take your upper off and set it up on a solid rest. Look through the barrel and set it so the barrel is centered on the target. Now adjust your red dot until the dot is centered on the target. Be careful to not move the upper, you may have to check it and reset it several times. Now put your gun back together and shoot a 3 shot group. You will be on paper. Adjust from there. I believe the PA MD ADS is 1/2" per click at 100 yards so at 50 yards it's 1/4" per click at 50 yards but I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:42:23 PM EDT
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Read the paper you posted |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:42:51 PM EDT
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OP should try RTFM.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:44:41 PM EDT
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Don't bother with that shit. Zero at 50 yards at least. Take your upper off and set it up on a solid rest. Look through the barrel and set it so the barrel is centered on the target. Now adjust your red dot until the dot is centered on the target. Be careful to not move the upper, you may have to check it and reset it several times. Now put your gun back together and shoot a 3 shot group. You will be on paper. Adjust from there. I believe the PA MD ADS is 1/2" per click at 100 yards so at 50 yards it's 1/4" per click at 50 yards but I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:47:18 PM EDT
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10 yards is all my basement will allow me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't bother with that shit. Zero at 50 yards at least. Take your upper off and set it up on a solid rest. Look through the barrel and set it so the barrel is centered on the target. Now adjust your red dot until the dot is centered on the target. Be careful to not move the upper, you may have to check it and reset it several times. Now put your gun back together and shoot a 3 shot group. You will be on paper. Adjust from there. I believe the PA MD ADS is 1/2" per click at 100 yards so at 50 yards it's 1/4" per click at 50 yards but I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:49:44 PM EDT
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Read the paper you posted I think I'm supposed to turn the caps one direction or another but I'm not sure which or how much. I know the clicks represent some amount of movement at a certain range but it sure as hell ain't 10 yards. Say the manual says it is 1/2" movement per click at 100yrds. Since you are at a 10th (1/10) that distance, you will multiply the tops by the tops and bottoms by the bottoms, 1/20" movement at 10yrds. Google "Multiplying fractions" |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:52:25 PM EDT
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If 10 yards is all you have available in your basement, then you may have to do the unthinkable...... GO OUTSIDE. Perform zero at 25 yards, then set your dot just below the target.
From here, you go shoot the gun at 100 yards and adjust as needed. ETA: If you're shooting .22LR, go ahead and zero at 10 yards. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:53:13 PM EDT
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I'm not going to make fun of you for not being able to simple math, not out loud to where you can hear it anyway. Say the manual says it is 1/2" movement per click at 100yrds. Since you are at a 10th (1/10) that distance, you will multiply the tops by the tops and bottoms by the bottoms, 1/20" movement at 10yrds. Google "Multiplying fractions" |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:55:12 PM EDT
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Don't bother with that shit. Zero at 50 yards at least. Take your upper off and set it up on a solid rest. Look through the barrel and set it so the barrel is centered on the target. Now adjust your red dot until the dot is centered on the target. Be careful to not move the upper, you may have to check it and reset it several times. Now put your gun back together and shoot a 3 shot group. You will be on paper. Adjust from there. I believe the PA MD ADS is 1/2" per click at 100 yards so at 50 yards it's 1/4" per click at 50 yards but I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:56:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:57:45 PM EDT
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Bore sight secure gun in gun vise w/3' extension bar. shoot adjust dot to hole you just made Edit...oh, nvm, you said 10 yards not 100 |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 7:58:58 PM EDT
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So I have to turn 20 clicks to go 1"? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm not going to make fun of you for not being able to simple math, not out loud to where you can hear it anyway. Say the manual says it is 1/2" movement per click at 100yrds. Since you are at a 10th (1/10) that distance, you will multiply the tops by the tops and bottoms by the bottoms, 1/20" movement at 10yrds. Google "Multiplying fractions" ETA: You are just trying to get on paper at longer distances with zeroing at 10yrds. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:03:33 PM EDT
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That, or his future post will amuse me, and try a few a the normal recommendations to solve problems. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't bother with that shit. Zero at 50 yards at least. Take your upper off and set it up on a solid rest. Look through the barrel and set it so the barrel is centered on the target. Now adjust your red dot until the dot is centered on the target. Be careful to not move the upper, you may have to check it and reset it several times. Now put your gun back together and shoot a 3 shot group. You will be on paper. Adjust from there. I believe the PA MD ADS is 1/2" per click at 100 yards so at 50 yards it's 1/4" per click at 50 yards but I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:09:18 PM EDT
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Don't bother with that shit. Zero at 50 yards at least. Take your upper off and set it up on a solid rest. Look through the barrel and set it so the barrel is centered on the target. Now adjust your red dot until the dot is centered on the target. Be careful to not move the upper, you may have to check it and reset it several times. Now put your gun back together and shoot a 3 shot group. You will be on paper. Adjust from there. I believe the PA MD ADS is 1/2" per click at 100 yards so at 50 yards it's 1/4" per click at 50 yards but I could be wrong. 10 Yards might get you on paper but I wouldn't trust it without verifying at 50. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:16:24 PM EDT
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Read the paper you posted I think I'm supposed to turn the caps one direction or another but I'm not sure which or how much. I know the clicks represent some amount of movement at a certain range but it sure as hell ain't 10 yards. Since you clearly are either unwilling or unable to read it, how the blue fuck is anyone here going to help you? |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:18:12 PM EDT
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The US Army teaches this stuff for free. Sometimes we even tutor some Marines.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:23:33 PM EDT
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pa micro dot is .5 moa adjustments
so each click is 1/2 inch at 100yds 1/4 at 50 1/8 at 25 1/20 at 10 edit: or read the thread first to see this shit was answered already |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:29:42 PM EDT
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I'm using this http://jerkingthetrigger.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10-Yard-50-200-Zero-Target-575x744.png Zeroing a primary arms advanced micro dot. If I put the dot on the top target and pull the trigger, what do I do after that? I've never zeroed anything before. I think I'm supposed to turn the caps one direction or another but I'm not sure which or how much. I know the clicks represent some amount of movement at a certain range but it sure as hell ain't 10 yards. Then tell us what kind of firearm and caliber you're using. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:32:50 PM EDT
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10 yards is all my basement will allow me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't bother with that shit. Zero at 50 yards at least. Take your upper off and set it up on a solid rest. Look through the barrel and set it so the barrel is centered on the target. Now adjust your red dot until the dot is centered on the target. Be careful to not move the upper, you may have to check it and reset it several times. Now put your gun back together and shoot a 3 shot group. You will be on paper. Adjust from there. I believe the PA MD ADS is 1/2" per click at 100 yards so at 50 yards it's 1/4" per click at 50 yards but I could be wrong. Beyond that hint, definitely refer to the owner's manual for your optic, and then try simple bore sighting at ~50 yards for starters. A.W.D. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:36:35 PM EDT
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He doesn't have a gun, stop feeding the troll.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 8:38:23 PM EDT
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weird troll angle
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:03:11 PM EDT
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Return the weapon and sight for a refund. You do not need and should not posses a firearm until you know how to handle it safely.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:04:53 PM EDT
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That is a 50-200 yard zero. Is this the zero the OP wants? He can use the upper black dot as a point of aim and if the point of impact clusters about half way between the two dots, it would be near a 100 zero.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:10:39 PM EDT
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have your husband help you? (ARFCOM Standard reply)
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:24:52 PM EDT
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That is a 50-200 yard zero. Is this the zero the OP wants? He can use the upper black dot as a point of aim and if the point of impact clusters about half way between the two dots, it would be near a 100 zero. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:34:44 PM EDT
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I am confused, why are you trying to zero your optic in your basement? Is your basement a gun range or is your plan to just shoot the drywall? Zeroing an optic requires firing the gun. If you do have a indoor range in your basement and you are asking how to zero and optic...you have too much money.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:41:06 PM EDT
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I am confused, why are you trying to zero your optic in your basement? Is your basement a gun range? Zeroing an optic requires firing the gun. If you do have a indoor range in your basement and you are asking how to zero and optic...you have too much money. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:45:26 PM EDT
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The instructions are right on the target.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 9:47:58 PM EDT
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Why 10 yds?
ETA: nvm. You want a 50 at 10, not a 10 yd zero. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 10:28:44 PM EDT
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weird troll angle |
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