What zero do you use on your AR platform?

2019-06-24T14:08:50-04:00

36? 50? 100? of the more elusive MPBR? In looking at all the different zero' s one thing stands out - some are easier to understand than others. They are as well complicated by barrel length, scope type, reticle type and the ammo not to mention the intended function of the particular AR. From the more complex holds to just point and shoot what zero did/do you use on your AR and why?

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The Best Zero for an AR15 isn't 50 yards or 100... it's MPBR!

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Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jun 24 at 2019 3:25 PM

2019-06-24T15:25:07-04:00

Mechanical zero; I shoot either hand, which ever way I happen to grab the rifle and Mech zero has always worked well for me.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jun 24 at 2019 6:23 PM

2019-06-24T18:23:19-04:00

Lots of variables as you eluded to, SPC David S.. Different weight/shaped bullets will obviously impact at a different points and optic differences from model to model are problems. All things being equal (same weight/style of bullet) I'm with CSM Richard StCyr on the mechanical zero for iron sights. 100yds for scoped weapons and 25 for red dot types (home defense guns).

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Jun 25 at 2019 6:04 PM

2019-06-25T18:04:30-04:00

I use 200 yards on my AR15A2 (20 inch) which I use for long range (400-1000) and I use the standard army zero on my AR15 (16) inch.