If necessary, the soldier should battlesight zero the weapon as follows. Zeroing using the ibz confuses me anyway, what with which way the large and small aperture work and all. The specific target for zeroing issued by the soviets consisted of a black rectangle 35cm tall and 25cm wide 14 x 10. Two sided official dod 25 meter zeroing target, m16a1 standard sights on one side m16a2 on the. Unlike the current target, which is a graphic representation of a 300m target that has been cut to scale. It is quite a bit different from the zero targets youve previously seen on army ranges, for multiple reasons to be discussed below. Worse, it ruins that one squareone click simplicity with the a1. On a 25meter firing range, given an m16a1 rifle, 18 rounds of 5. The same target used by the military to zero the m16. Telluric group ir laser zero targets tactical night. I have created a series improved 25m zero targets based of the standard us military 25m zero target that will allow the shooter to zero for 50200m, 100m, and 300m using a 25ydm range. When this is accomplished correctly, the point of aim and point of impact are the same at a given range such as 250 meters for the m16a1 and 300 meters for the m16a2a3a4 and m4series weapons.
Subscribe to receive special deals and product updates. At 25m the round has not yet moved the through trajectory to strike the target center mass of 300m, so you account for it with the rear sight adjustment and thats why you. The targets simulate a 300 meter target, scaled to size. Rite in the rain 25 meter zeroing target 5 star rating. Rather than explain these facts, the target was redesigned to take this into account and the provision to go up one click on the rear sight for 25meter zeroing was made. Adjust the elevation knob 1 counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly 2 rests flush with the carrying handle and the 83 marking is aligned with the index line 3 on the left side of the. Taking full advantage of carry handle sights getting your ar15 on target at various distances can be a mystery since there are many zeroing schemes in use and many variations of the rifle. The lll target had the double rings, the poi target 3cm below the poa, but the regular target was poi. Guns network black rifle series 25 meter zero target. Targets zero targets m4 carbine 25 meter zeroing target.
Todays walkthrough wednesday is on the new 25m m16m4 zero target and zeroing. The aiming point is the middle of the black rectangles lower edge. The m16a2 300meter zero target will be used for 25meter zeroing with all weapon configurations. One of the alltime best ar15 25m300m zeroing targets is the free yes free printable, 25m ar15 zeroing target pdf. Use a cheap landscaping tape measure and measure off 25 meters 82 feet from the muzzle of your ar on the bench to your target. To mark the proper 10meter target offsets find the correct template for your weapon configuration.
The same target used by the military to zero the m4. Many forget you looking for hits on target with a ar as intended use. This target has a grid that gives you the appropriate windage and elevation adjustments. A blank reproducible 10meter target offset is provided and an example of each weapon configuration figures g2 through g6.
Also, is there a way to accomplish the 50200 zero by using an offset at 25m. Military, these waterproof targets allow you to set your 300 meter zero while shooting at 25 meters. Rite in the rain m16a2 m4 25 meter zeroing targets. If your shot group is not within the circle on the silhouette, use the squares on the target to. Improved battlesight zero for the m4m16ar15 long guns. Qualification targets inc product m16a2 paper target is the 25 meter zeroing target bundles of 100 targets 8. Our a1 targets had 2 sides, one for standard sights, and one for low light level the flipup big aperature. For a long time, the mantra has been that the 50 200 yard zero is the most useful zero for the ar15 platform as it offers a flat trajectory for the 5. The circle in the center of the zero target is 4cm 4 squares remember for the m16a2 to turn the elevation knob up one click from 38 300m800m for zeroing at 25m, and back down 1 click to the 38 position when done. This is the mechanical procedure for zeroing the a2 type sights on m16 ar15 m4 style rifles.
Zero your sights in any weather with the rite in the rain allweather 25meter zeroing targets. I recently got a copy of the m4 zeroing target, in addition to the a2 target i already have. The purpose of battlesight zeroing is to align the sights with the weapons barrel given standard issue ammunition. The bloom or halo caused by the laser dot on traditional zero targets make it close to impossible to determine with any precision where the laser dot point of aim actually is in relation to the center of the target. Figure zeroing procedures rifle marksmanship m16a1.
Gents, i have been looking high and low on the boarddoes anyone have a printable copy of the m14 25 meter target fsn 69209060169. Target m4 carbine 25 meter zeroing target print free. Place target out at 25 meters, and fire three rounds, adjusting iron sights as needed after every three rounds until all three rounds fall within the circle in the center of the target. The m16a2 25m zeroing target was made to sight in ar style rifles and the squares are counted for adjusting the sights. Rite in the rain 25 meter zeroing target for m16a2 m4. So anything you can do to give yourself a few added adjustments for actual target shooting such as cmp is a good thing. Ar15 methods for zeroing a2 type sights the savannah. Why does the m4 zeroing target say to put the rear sight at bottom setting i. Official dod 25 meter zeroing, 2 sided target lot of 15. Made for the m16 and m4 carbine rifles, rite in the rain zero shooting targets include detailed instructions for zeroing the m16a2 m16a4 and the m4 carbine. Magnified silhouette from the zero target above, with rings calibrated to nothing in particular.
The 50 yard zero is a vanilla standard, as it suits almost everyone well. Standards using 18 rounds or less, the soldier must battlesight zero his rifle by achieving five out of six rounds in two consecutive shot groups within the 4centimeter circle. This is a discussion on proper m16a2 25m zero within the m16 ar15 forums, part of the rifle forum category. But can someone help me with zeroing instructions for a 19721974 manufactured colt upper based on forge marks. Conduct of zero on a 25meter range using the l sight, the soldiers will fire a threeround shot group at the 25 meter zero target. I thought id share this target with the members here, enjoy. Yes i am planning on trying this at my next qualification range. When setting the a2 sights for the proper 25 meter zero, is the poi and poa the same or is poi about 2cm lower than. The diferent targets are calibrated for both 20 full length service rifles and also 14. Details about m16a1 standard sights m16a2 official dod 25 meter zeroing 2 sided target. Establishing a precise zero is the foundation for effective marksmanship. This target will give soldiers a more definitive aiming point to acquire during the zeroing process. The same target used by the military to zero the m16 rifle with a2 sights.
I know this question has been asked before, but ive never heard a good, definitive answer. We shouldnt need a special target if we know how far we move the point of impact per click. It is good advice and i have a few rifles zeroed for 50 myself, but its not the best zero. M16a2 rifle target for 25 meter zeroing 10 targets per package. Amazons choice for m16a2 25m zeroing target rite in the rain weatherproof 25 meter target, 8 12 x 11, tan, m16a2 m16a4 front, m4 carbine back, 100 sheet pack no. This is designed for zeroing the m16m4 series weapon, use as a scoring target for.
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