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Posted: 10/6/2014 2:26:01 AM EDT
| I am setting up a 14.5" 308 ar as a general battle rifle. Going to a shoot mostly 147,149gr surplus type ammo. What distance should i zero the irons. All of my 5.56 ar rifles are zeroed at 50 yards. Thanks in advance |
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It's your rifle, zero it where you think makes the most sense. I zero all of my rifles at 200 yards. .223's hit 1.25" to 1.4" high at 100, .308 hit 3.5" high at 100. This allows me to shoot point blank from 0 to 230 yards +/- by simply aiming and not thinking about it. It also allows me to see my target above my iron sights.
No rules exist, it's a personal preference issue. Use what works for you. Always confirm and learn your zeroes by shooting at longer distances. What seems to be dead on at 50 yards can be several inches off at 200. I zero at 200, not at shorter ranges. |
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