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smokey240sx · 05-11-2008, 05:54 PM

Im looking to get a scope for my AR. When I read reviews about scopes I come across "Hold zero" very often. I can't find out what that mean. Can someone please school me.

texasm203 · 05-11-2008, 06:32 PM

"zero" is generally a term used for a sighted scope. You will also hear that it is "zeroed" for 50 yards or whatever distance... this means that you were able to fire and group an acceptable amount of targets into center mass at that range.

If an optic "holds zero" well, that means that it does not require frequent readjustment. Depending on optic quality and caliber of the rifle, some optics need re-zeroed more often than others.

Zero, by Army standards, is being able to hit a target in center mass, 5 consecutive rounds, at 300 yards (simulated at 15 yards, open sights). It equates to being able to hit an approx 3 in grouping.

05-11-2008, 05:54 PM	#1
smokey240sx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 116	What is "Hold zero" Im looking to get a scope for my AR. When I read reviews about scopes I come across "Hold zero" very often. I can't find out what that mean. Can someone please school me.

05-11-2008, 06:32 PM	#2
texasm203 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,448	"zero" is generally a term used for a sighted scope. You will also hear that it is "zeroed" for 50 yards or whatever distance... this means that you were able to fire and group an acceptable amount of targets into center mass at that range. If an optic "holds zero" well, that means that it does not require frequent readjustment. Depending on optic quality and caliber of the rifle, some optics need re-zeroed more often than others. Zero, by Army standards, is being able to hit a target in center mass, 5 consecutive rounds, at 300 yards (simulated at 15 yards, open sights). It equates to being able to hit an approx 3 in grouping. __________________ If you won't stand behind our troops, please stand in front of them!

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