What yardage to zero new 15-22

Newo18 · Jun 14, 2011

I wanted to start off and say, I have been a long time reader of the forums. Because of the great feedback was one of the reason I went out a couple weeks ago and bought a 15-22.

I took it to our local indoor range and put about 300 rounds thru it. Bulk Federal 550 from Wal-Mart. I wasn't really worried about accuracy I just wanted to put some bullets down range.

Now I want to get into more accuracy

My question is: I want to zero my rifle in now. When I took it to the range it was a bit high and to the right @ 25 Yards & @ 15 Yards.

What range to should I set it up to zero? I plan to mostly shoot @ 25yards since that is the max distance at the indoor range. However I do go some times and have a chance to shoot @ 75 & 100 yards.

Any help would be appreciated.

I have been long time reader of the post.

thacheese · Jun 14, 2011

i personally sight mine for the range i use most which is 20 yards indoor. adjustments for an outdoor range and longer distance seem to be relatively quick and easy.

Newo18 · Jun 15, 2011

Is there a good resource on how to zero. I watched a bunch of YouTube videos. Some of the videos have me adjusting the front sight post for elevation while others have me adjusting the rear sight post for elevation. what is the best way?

thacheese · Jun 15, 2011

i was able to do all the adjusting i need on the rear sight. i would only move the front if you max out the rear, also make sure you use a tool for the front post to not damage it.

i'd check youtube for help. at one point i actually found old usmc carbine training videos on there.

Broker50 · Jun 15, 2011

A 22 LR trajectory is such that if you zero at 12 1/2 yds, it will be on at 12 1/2 & 75 yds. The midrange trajectory will be approx 1" high at 50 yds, & approx 2"-3" low at 100 yds. So, with that zero you're never more than an inch off out to about 80-85 yds. That rule of thumb has always worked well for me.

Pisgah · Jun 15, 2011

Broker50 said:
A 22 LR trajectory is such that if you zero at 12 1/2 yds, it will be on at 12 1/2 & 75 yds. The midrange trajectory will be approx 1" high at 50 yds, & approx 2"-3" low at 100 yds. So, with that zero you're never more than an inch off out to about 80-85 yds. That rule of thumb has always worked well for me.

This is good rule-of-thumb info -- but it disregards a very important factor, that factor being the height of your sights. When the line of sight is significantly higher than the bore line, such rules fly out the window. The only accurate way to know how your rifle will shoot at various ranges, especially if it has a high-mounted scope or high AR-type sights , is to go out and shoot it at various ranges and decide where you want it to be.

FullEffect1911 · Jun 15, 2011

I hope I can post links to other websites on this forum, but Handloads.com has an excellent ballistic calculator on their website located here:

Handloads.Com Ballistic Calculator

This calculator will give you the details of the trajectory and then you can make a decision about what range you want to sight it in for.

true_shooter · Jun 15, 2011

0 your rifle at the range you most shoot at it doesn't take much to adjust when you go out to longer or shorter distances

Jammer · Jun 15, 2011

I have my 15-22 set up where I can use both the open sights and/or my 3-9X scope. For "nearby plinking", I use my open sights zeroed at 50 yards. When I want to "reach out and touch something", I use my scope zeroed at 100 yards.....

Works for me.....

Stang Nut · Jun 15, 2011

Zero at the distance you mostly shoot using your favorite ammo and have fun blasting away. You'll have a good baseline to start with once you start documenting windage and elevation deviations for the various types of ammo and ranges you will encounter will enjoying your rifle.

spleify · Jun 15, 2011

I zero my .22's at 50 yards. Then I compensate up or down for different elevations. I wouldnt adjust your scope every time you want to shoot at a different range, sight it in at say 50 yards(or whatever you want) then just move your rifle up or down for a different yardage. Another good reason for an optic with mil dots.

Also as for sighting in a firearm, generally your front sight will be for elevation(up and down) and your rear sight will be for windage(left and right). Your best bet is to take 3 shots and see where you are, move one sight at a time, then 3 more shots, then adjust one sight. So if you are low and left, raise your front sight and walk it up until your elevation is correct, taking 3 shots at a time. Then move your rear sight to the right and take 3 shots and walk it over until your windage is on target.

HTH

Good luck

Ron Unser · Jun 16, 2011

i zero at 50yds and aim one dot high for 100yds 6x32 (mil dot)

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