[ARCHIVED THREAD] - First build complete..rough zero suggestions?

Posted: 12/1/2013 5:33:15 AM EDT

Hello all, just completed my first build. Machined my own 80% lower, 16" chrome lined, PSA upper and BCG, Midwest full float flattop, etc.
I'm starting with Mbus sights only before I decide on a Red Dot. Any suggestions of getting a rough zero to get this thing on paper at 25 or 50 yards before I head to the range?

Thanks!!

Posted: 12/1/2013 5:47:52 AM EDT

[#1]

Pull bcg any ch. Using a rest, at a decent distance center an object through the bore and adjust sights to be on object or center up the crosshairs.

Posted: 12/1/2013 5:49:09 AM EDT

[#2]

Set to mechanical zero and go shoot.

Posted: 12/1/2013 6:52:50 AM EDT

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Pull bcg any ch. Using a rest, at a decent distance center an object through the bore and adjust sights to be on object or center up the crosshairs.

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This is quite effective.

Posted: 12/1/2013 6:52:56 AM EDT

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Pull bcg any ch. Using a rest, at a decent distance center an object through the bore and adjust sights to be on object or center up the crosshairs.

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+1; visual bore site. Always works for me.

Posted: 12/1/2013 7:12:32 AM EDT

[#5]

Yep, boresight is quick and easy.

When you get your red dot, you can adjust teh dot to be in line with your (zeroed iron) sight picture at home too.

Posted: 12/1/2013 7:48:27 AM EDT

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Set to mechanical zero and go shoot.

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Yup. Whether it's an optic or iron sight this is what I do. I start at 25 yards and use a big paper target. Then move out to whatever you want to zero at.

Posted: 12/1/2013 10:10:34 AM EDT

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Pull bcg any ch. Using a rest, at a decent distance center an object through the bore and adjust sights to be on object or center up the crosshairs.

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I use this on all my rifles to get them on paper at 100yrds.

Posted: 12/1/2013 2:50:09 PM EDT

[#8]

Thanks to all for the great advice!! Used the sight down the barrel/match to sight method. Just got back from the range...started at 25 yards inside 3" right away!
Aprreciate the quick support

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