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2/21/2009 1:34:50 PM EDT
I am looking for some help (or being pointed to) for simple straight forward directions for sighting in a new AR.  I have a DPMS flat top with a 16 inch barrel and a detachable carry handle and of course the A2 sights which I'm not particularly comfortable with.  I will be shooting 55 gr bullets.   (I'm sure this has been asked before).  I have done some basic research and believe I want to zero at 50 yards to be on target again at 200 meters. The range I have access to is in yards out to 100 yards.  I am however open to suggestions for any type of LE zero.  I have attempted to follow some other directions but get confused towards the end.  Particularly the CAA carry handle I have seems to have 5 clicks between the 3 and 4 not the 3 or 6 clicks the instructions call for.  Any help would be appreciated.  .....Also is the proper position for the carry handle to be flush with the front of the platform?  Again thanks.
2/21/2009 1:54:37 PM EDT
[#1]
Here's a link to a site with different BSZs.  Maryland Shooters

The handle should be flush with the front of the upper.
2/21/2009 3:08:57 PM EDT
[#2]
Ok, I have attempted to follow Lt. Colonel Santose's directions for the 50 yard/200meter zero.  Besides coming to the conclusion that the carry handle I bought is cheap, the problem I am having is that when I flip the aperture to reveal the hole,  it is not an allen wrench type set screw it appears to be straigh slot.  After bending two very fine screw drivers I believe rear elevation wheel is not going to be loosened, at least not very easily.  So I guess my question is, can I just treat it like a fixed rear A1 sight, zero at 50 yards with the large aperature and still have the same results at 200 meters?  I would be very content with flat accurate shooting out to 100 yards.  Thanks.

...I also figured out it was 6 clicks between 3 and 4 and not 5 clicks.
2/21/2009 3:19:28 PM EDT
[#3]
Yes, you can treat it as an A1 sight and set it and leave it alone. You could also try soaking the set screw with a good penetrating oil and see if you can loosen it and utilize the A2 capability.
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