FM 3-22.9 Rifle Markmanship

[E6type]

I thought this might help those who are unfamiliar with the AR platform. This is the U.S. Army manual on how to operate the M16/M4 rifle.

FM 3-22.9 Rifle Markmanship

[DownRange&Upwind]

Thanks, will come in handy on some level im very sure.. bookmarked it for later, as im packing up for a move this weekend to a new house... alot bigger..closer to work, etc etc.

[ops144]

what is the most common range to zero at? a .22 that is

[E6type]

I would say that it's best to stick with the standard 25 yard zero when using an unmagnified red dot or iron sights. It will shoot a little high at 50 yards, dead on again at 75 and low at 100 yards.

[ops144]

thanks................

[chuck s]

The 200 meter Improved Battlesight Zero (IBSZ) for the M4 carbine is easily accomplished at 50 yards and if you zero your M&P15-22 at 50 yards you'll be able to simulate your duty carbine's close combat trajectory very nicely.

The M4 is low at 25 yards and so will your M&P15-22; both by about an inch. The .22LR trajectory is pretty flat between 50 and 75 yards so while you won't get a 200 meter battlesight zero like the 5.56mm version you'll be within an inch of line of sight between 25 and a bit over 75 yards.

I can chase shotgun hulls across the range all day using the red dot and a little intuitive hold under at short ranges.

-- Chuck